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British Airways baggage allowance 2026

BA permits one 56 × 45 × 25 cm cabin bag plus one 40 × 30 × 15 cm handbag or backpack. The cabin bag must be liftable into the locker without assistance.

Allowance

What your booking type includes

01

Economy Basic / no checked bag

Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm included
Cabin bag
56 × 45 × 25 cm included
Cabin weight
No fixed kg limit stated; you must be able to lift it into the overhead compartment unaided
Checked luggage
Not included
Fees / excess
Extra-bag prices depend on route and booking
02

Economy

Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm included
Cabin bag
56 × 45 × 25 cm included
Cabin weight
No fixed kg limit stated; you must be able to lift it into the overhead compartment unaided
Checked luggage
Typically 1 × 23kg checked bag; verify your booking and route
Fees / excess
Extra-bag prices depend on route and booking
03

Business

Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm included
Cabin bag
56 × 45 × 25 cm included
Cabin weight
No fixed kg limit stated; you must be able to lift it into the overhead compartment unaided
Checked luggage
2 × 32kg checked bags
Fees / excess
Extra-bag prices depend on route and booking

Before you pack

Use the booking, not memory.

Airline rules are easy to remember incorrectly because personal items, overhead cabin bags and checked luggage are often sold separately. If your bag is close to a size or weight limit, use the official source above immediately before travel.

  • Measure wheels, handles and external pockets.
  • Check the operating carrier on codeshare flights.
  • Do not assume the same allowance applies to a return sector operated by another airline.
  • Check your actual booking for fare-specific or membership baggage benefits.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is the British Airways cabin baggage allowance?

BA permits one 56 × 45 × 25 cm cabin bag plus one 40 × 30 × 15 cm handbag or backpack. The cabin bag must be liftable into the locker without assistance.

Should I check British Airways baggage rules again before flying?

Yes. Baggage allowances and fees can change, and your route, fare, membership status or package may alter the standard allowance. Confirm the rule shown on your booking and the airline's official site before travel.

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