British Airways Checked Baggage: Fees, Size & Weight (2026)
British Airways includes checked baggage free on most fares (except the cheapest 'Basic'/hand-baggage-only tickets). Economy typically includes 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb); higher cabins get more. A single bag can't exceed 23 kg in Economy or 32 kg in premium cabins.
| Allowance | Detail |
|---|---|
| Economy | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) on standard Economy; Basic fares include none and charge for bags |
| Premium Economy | 2 checked bags up to 23 kg each |
| Club / Business | 2 checked bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each |
| First | 3 checked bags up to 32 kg each |
| Max single bag | 23 kg (50 lb) Economy, 32 kg (70 lb) premium — a bag over the cabin's per-bag weight is not accepted and must be repacked |
| Size limit | 90 x 75 x 43 cm (35 x 30 x 17 in) including wheels and handles |
| Weight limit | 23 kg economy / 32 kg premium |
Does British Airways charge for checked bags?
FREE ALLOWANCE on most fares — but the cheapest 'Basic' (hand-baggage-only) fares include NO checked bag BA's key catch is the 'Basic' fare — the cheapest Economy tickets are hand-baggage-only and charge for any checked bag. Always check whether your fare includes a checked bag before booking.
Who flies free: Included on all fares except Basic. British Airways Executive Club (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and oneworld elite members get extra allowance.
Weight and size limits
Weight: 23 kg economy / 32 kg premium
Size: 90 x 75 x 43 cm (35 x 30 x 17 in) including wheels and handles
BA's key catch is the 'Basic' fare — the cheapest Economy tickets are hand-baggage-only and charge for any checked bag. Always check whether your fare includes a checked bag before booking.
BA does not allow a bag over the per-cabin weight limit (23/32 kg) even for a fee — it must be repacked.
Who gets extra allowance on British Airways?
Included on all fares except Basic. British Airways Executive Club (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and oneworld elite members get extra allowance.
How British Airways compares
See checked-baggage fees and limits for Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines — fees, weight caps, and free-bag rules differ airline by airline.
Frequently asked questions
Does British Airways charge for checked bags?
FREE ALLOWANCE on most fares — but the cheapest 'Basic' (hand-baggage-only) fares include NO checked bag BA's key catch is the 'Basic' fare — the cheapest Economy tickets are hand-baggage-only and charge for any checked bag. Always check whether your fare includes a checked bag before booking.
What is British Airways's checked bag weight limit?
23 kg economy / 32 kg premium
What is British Airways's checked bag size limit?
90 x 75 x 43 cm (35 x 30 x 17 in) including wheels and handles
Who flies free with British Airways checked bags?
Included on all fares except Basic. British Airways Executive Club (Bronze/Silver/Gold) and oneworld elite members get extra allowance.