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Your checked baggage allowance is the total number of bags, their size and weight that go into the aircraft hold. This varies depending on the cabin you're travelling in, your frequent flyer member status and other factors.
If you already have a booking with us, the easiest way to check your allowance is in Manage My Booking. Otherwise, you can find more information in the tables below.
A checked bag can be up to 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16in), including any bits that stick out, like the handle, pockets and wheels.
The weight limit applies to each bag. It's not possible to split the total weight across multiple bags.
If you are travelling on a hand baggage only (Basic) fare, checking in baggage costs extra. However, if you’re travelling with an infant or a child up to 11 years old, you can check in one fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and one car seat for free for each infant or child.
You can pay and check in bags at any time before you fly, but you’ll get the best rate if you pay online in advance.
Flights between London and Doha |
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Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 1 bag (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) |
Children (2-11) |
1 bag (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Infants (under 2) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Flights to/from Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone Flights between Europe and Japan Connecting between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada, or connecting from Saudi Arabia to USA/Bermuda/Canada |
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Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) |
Children (2-11) |
2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Infants (under 2) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
All other flights | |
Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) |
Children and infants (up to 11) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Extra allowances for some Executive Club/oneworld members |
All flights | |
Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) |
Children (2-11) |
2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Infants (under 2) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Extra allowances for some Executive Club/oneworld members |
Club Europe, Club World, Club World London City and Biz Bed | |
Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) |
Children (2-11) |
2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Infants (under 2) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
First | |
Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 3 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) |
Children (2-11) |
3 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Infants (under 2) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Extra allowances for some Executive Club/oneworld members |
Silver and Gold Executive Club Members and equivalent members in other oneworld frequent flyer programmes get additional baggage allowances.
Tier | Baggage allowance |
Gold/oneworld Emerald |
One additional checked bag in any travel class For everyone in your booking, except on hand baggage only (Basic) fares*
A weight allowance of 32kg (70lb) per checked bag |
Silver/oneworld Sapphire |
A checked baggage allowance of two bags when travelling in economy For everyone in your booking, except on hand baggage only (Basic) fares*
A weight allowance of 32kg (70lb) per checked bag |
*You must be travelling on the booking for these benefits to apply. They apply to British Airways flights only and are not available to infant Members who are travelling without their own seat. Not available on group rate bookings.
If your return journey includes flights in more than one cabin, the baggage allowance for each flight will apply.
Example
You can take more bags than your allowance, which are charged per bag up to a total of 10 per person, including your allowance.
If you include a stopover, for example you fly from London to Singapore in Club World and then continue at a later date from Singapore to Sydney in World Traveller, the separate baggage allowances for each cabin will apply.
When you fly in more than one cabin on a connecting journey, the baggage allowance for the most significant sector will apply to the whole journey, which is usually the longest flight.
Example
If you fly from Dubai to London in Club World and then connect from London to Rome in Euro Traveller, each flight will have a different baggage allowance. You will be given the baggage allowance for the longest flight which is the Dubai, Club World sector for the whole of your connecting journey.
Log in to Manage My Booking to check your allowance and save money when you pay for extra bags online before you check in.
If you're connecting at an airport that requires you to clear your baggage at the first point of entry and you are connecting to a domestic flight in that country, please follow the signs for 'Arrivals/Baggage reclaim' to collect your bags and check it in again as normal for your connecting flight.
If you have booked all your flights under one booking with the same ticket number, you only need to check in your bags once when you start your journey then collect them at your final destination.
If you have booked two separate flights to reach your final destination, for example Edinburgh to London followed by London to New York, you will need to:
If you have a small, fully collapsible and lightweight pushchair/stroller (with maximum dimensions of 117cm x 38cm x 38cm/46in x 15in x 15in when the pushchair is collapsed), you will qualify to take this right to the aircraft door and collect at the aircraft door at most airports.
Please arrive at your departure gate no later than 40 minutes before departure time, and prepare to pre-board the aircraft.
The staff will put your pushchair into the hold and will do all possible to return it to you at the aircraft door.
All other, larger pushchairs, including double and multi-piece pushchairs can be taken to the departure gate, however, on arrival you must pick up these larger pushchairs at the baggage carousel in the baggage hall.
Please be aware that walking distances at airports can be long, and if you bring a larger pushchair you should be prepared to transport your child to the baggage carousel by another method.
Number of wheelchairs/mobility aids | |
To/from USA | You can take an unlimited number of wheelchairs/mobility aids in addition to your free baggage allowance, as long as it’s for your personal use. |
All other countries |
You can take up to two wheelchairs/mobility aids in addition to your free baggage allowance. |
Wheelchair/mobility aid dimensions (length x width x height) | |
British Airways long haul aircraft | max. 140 x 85 x 152cm (55.1 x 33.5 x 59.8in) |
British Airways short haul aircraft |
max. 140 x 85 x 106cm (55.1 x 33.5 x 41.7in) |
BA CityFlyer | max. 74 x 94 x 73cm (29.6 x 37.6 x 29.2in) |
If your wheelchair or mobility aid weighs over 250kg (551lb), please contact us so we can establish if we're able to carry it. There are no overweight charges for personal wheelchairs or mobility aids.
We can accommodate most types of battery-powered wheelchairs. To help us prepare, please provide us with advance notification and follow some safety guidance before you travel.
There are no weight limits or overweight charges for travelling with medical equipment but there are limits to the number of excess bags of medical supplies that each customer can check into the hold without charge and these need to be authorised. Please see our medical information for specific advice.
There are a number of rules and restrictions about what you can and cannot carry in your baggage.
If your journey includes a flight with an airline other than British Airways, your checked baggage allowance may be different:
Our franchise partner Comair is an independent airline that uses British Airways branding and flight codes across its network. It operates across southern Africa (flight numbers BA6200-6449).
The weight limit applies to each bag. It's not possible to split the total weight across multiple bags.
Flights within South Africa
Economy flights | |
Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) |
Children and infants (up to 11) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Business flights | |
Adults and young adults (from 12 years) | 2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) |
Children (2-11) |
2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Infants (under 2) |
1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat |
Flights from South Africa to and from Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Windhoek and Mauritius
2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat 1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat 2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat 1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb) plus 1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Economy flights
Adults and young adults (from 12 years)
2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag)
Children (2-11)
Infants (under 2)
Business flights
Adults and young adults (from 12 years)
2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag)
Children (2-11)
Infants (under 2)
Our franchise partner SUN-AIR of Scandinavia is an independent airline that uses British Airways branding and flight codes across its network. It operates flights across northern Europe (flight numbers BA8200-8299).
You can take one checked bag up to 90 x 75 x 43cm (35.5 x 29.5 x 16in) and weighing max. 23kg.
If you're an Executive Club Member you can have one 23kg bag included in your reward flight costs when you're travelling with our partner Flybe*.
*Note 20kg if booked prior to 12 May 2017.
Unfortunately, due to different systems being used we're currently not able to display your baggage allowance when you make or view your booking on ba.com or via our contact centres.
Check your hand baggage allowance on American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways.
For other airlines, please refer to their websites or contact them directly.
Find out which airline you are flying with in Manage My Booking