British Airways is the flag carrier of the UK, meaning it is given special privileges by the government, though it is no longer owned or operated by the state. It is a founding member of the One World Alliance.
Keep reading for important information regarding the British Airways hand baggage size and weight allowances.
Updated April 2023
Headquarters Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/hand-baggage-allowances
British Airways hand luggage allowances
The following information is to be used as a rough guide only.
This info was accurate on their site a few years ago, but now they want you to put in your flight departure and destination cities, date, and travel class in order to get the carry on baggage info for your exact flight. Please go to their site for more details.
Number of items allowed: 1 + personal item
Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)
- H x W x D = 22 x 18 x 10 in
- H x W x D for personal item (all flights except to/from Brazil) = 16 x 12 x 6 in
- H x W x D for personal item (Brazil flights) = 18 x 14 x 8 in
- Weight = 51 lbs per item, but you must be able to lift your own bag into the overhead compartment
Maximum allowed in metric: (official)
- H x W x D = 56 x 45 x 25 cm
- H x W x D for personal item (all flights except to/from Brazil) = 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- H x W x D for personal item (Brazil flights) = 45 x 36 x 20 cm
- Weight = 23 kg per item, but you must be able to lift your own bag into the overhead compartment
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