Hand baggage

The UK Department for Transport has given approval to a number of UK airports to remove the one-bag restriction on hand baggage. As a result British Airways has re-introduced its two-piece hand baggage allowance for passengers departing from the following airports:

The following allowances apply for all passengers entering the UK or departing from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Jersey, Manchester and Newcastle:

NB. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

The one-bag restriction will remain in place at the following airport where British Airways operates:

If you are flying from or transferring through other UK airports, you should check with the transferring airline or with the airport operator before travelling. 

Customers flying on British Airways franchise or codeshare services should be aware that baggage allowances may vary. See section for franchises below.

Restrictions on the quantity of liquids allowed through airport security search remain in place. Other security restrictions also remain in place, such as the requirement for laptops and shoes to be screened separately.

We will continue to keep you informed of any changes to the security restrictions at London Heathrow and other UK airports.

Franchise airlines operate certain routes on behalf of British Airways, and baggage allowances vary when you travel with these other airlines.

On some routes these airlines operate small aircraft types, which have limited cabin storage space, so you cannot always expect the same allowances as on larger aircraft.

Please note: hand baggage allowance on codeshare, oneworld and alliance partners may differ.