The UK Department for Transport has given approval to most UK airports to remove the one-bag restriction on hand baggage. This covers all UK airports that British Airways flies out of and as a result, you can now carry 2 pieces of hand baggage when travelling on all British Airways flights.
The following allowances apply:
NB. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.
If your journey involves another carrier, you should check your hand baggage allowance with the airline/airport before travelling.
If you are flying on British Airways franchise or codeshare services, you 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.
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.
| Carrier | Flight numbers | Aircraft | Class of travel | Hand bag allowance (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comair | BA6200 - 6449 | All | All | 7kg(15lbs) |
| GB Airways | BA6200 - 6449 | All | All | 1 bag 56x45x25cm (22x17.5x9.85in) plus a briefcase or laptop |
| Loganair | BA8771 - 8999 | Saab340 | All | 6kg(13lbs) |
| Twin Otter | All | None, except ladies handbags or equivalent | ||
| Sunair of Scandinavia | BA8200 - 8299 | All | 6kg(13lbs) |
Please note: hand baggage allowance on codeshare, oneworld and alliance partners may differ.