If you have more bags than your free allowance or any of your bags is over the maximum weight or size limit, you should be aware of what arrangements you need to make before you travel. This covers:
In addition to your free allowance, you can take up to 10 extra bags per person.
For each item of additional baggage (often referred to as 'excess baggage') above your free allowance, you will need to pay a fee.
If you pay prior to check-in, you will get a discount (the amount is dependent on your destination):
| Longhaul | Shorthaul | UK Domestic |
|---|---|---|
|
£90 per bag (airport) $165 per bag from any US departure airport £72 per bag (online with discount) $132 per bag (online with discount) |
£35 per bag (airport) $65 per bag from any US departure airport £28 per bag (online with discount) $52 per bag (online with discount) |
£25 per bag (airport) $45 per bag from any US departure airport £20 per bag (online with discount) $36 per bag (online with discount) |
You will need to pay £25 (or $45 from any US departure airport) at the check-in desk for each bag or item that is over the maximum free allowance limit of 23kg (51lbs). This fee will be converted into the local currency (other than the US and UK) during the check-in process.
Please note: Checked baggage allowances on codeshare, oneworld and alliance partners may differ. Charges may apply.
For any bags you are checking in that are greater than the maximum allowable weight of 23kg (51lbs), you will need to pay a fee per bag.
This fee is in addition to any fees already charged for extra checked-in bags.
| Weight | Fee payable per bag |
|---|---|
|
Less than 23kg (51lbs) |
No extra charge |
|
More than 23kg (51lbs) and less than 32kg (70lbs) |
£25 (or $45 from any US departure airport) |
|
More than 32kg (70lbs) |
Carried as freight or cargo |
This fee will be converted into the local currency (except the US and UK) during the check-in process.
Note: if the item:
the item will be treated as two pieces of checked baggage and should be taken into your calculations regarding your free allowances and any fees payable.
Any items not conforming to these restrictions sholuld be carried as freight or cargo with British Airways World Cargo or your local freight company.
| Size | Fee payable per bag |
|---|---|
|
Less than 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5ins x 29.5ins x 16ins) |
No extra charge |
|
Larger than 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5ins x 29.5ins x 16ins) and less than 240cm x 75cm x 65cm (94.5ins x 29.5ins x 25.5ins) |
£25 (or $45 from any US departure airport) |
|
Larger than 240cm x 75cm x 65cm (94.5ins x 29.5ins x 25.5ins) |
Carried as freight or cargo |
This fee will be converted into the local currency (except the US and UK) during the check-in process.
Note:
Any items not conforming to these restrictions should be carried as freight or cargo with British Airways World Cargo or your local freight company.
For any baggage that cannot be carried as checked baggage, i.e.
you will need to organize carriage through British Airways World Cargo or via your own freight company.