British Airways Baggage Allowance

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British Airways Baggage Allowance

British Airways Hand baggage allowances

The maximum weight per bag is up to 23kg/51lb

1 handbag/laptop bag  and 1 additional cabin bag are allowed for Adults (15 and over), Young adults (12-15), Children (2-11)

For Infants (under 2) 1 additional cabin bag is allowed

Your journey1 handbag/laptop bag1 additional cabin bag
Flights to and from BrazilUp to 45cm x 36cm x 20cm/18in x 14in x 8inUp to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm/22in x 18in x 10in
All other flightsUp to 40cm x 30cm x 15cm/16in x 12in x 6inUp to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm/22in x 18in x 10in

British Airways Checked baggage allowances – Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First Class

A checked bag can be up to 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5in x 29.5in x 16in)

Economy

Flights to/from Brazil
Adults and young adults (from 12 years)2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag)
Children (2-11)2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Infants (under 2)1 bag (max. 32kg / 70lb)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Flights to/from Ghana, Kenya, Japan (booked from 1 July 2016), Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra LeoneConnecting between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada, or connecting from Saudi Arabia to USA/Bermuda/Canada
Adults and young adults (from 12 years)2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag)
Children (2-11)2 bags (max. 23kg / 51lb per bag)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Infants (under 2)1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb)plus1 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)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat

Premium Economy

Flights to/from Brazil
Adults and young adults (from 12 years)2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag)
Children (2-11)2 bags (max. 32kg / 70lb per bag)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Infants (under 2)1 bag (max. 32kg / 70lb)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
All other 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)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Infants (under 2)1 bag (max. 23kg / 51lb)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat

Business and First class

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)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Infants (under 2)1 bag (max. 32kg / 70lb)plus1 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)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat
Infants (under 2)1 bag (max. 32kg / 70lb)plus1 fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and 1 car seat

Other oversized bags

Larger items of up to 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in)