British Airways (BA)
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⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
British Airways publishes the following cabin and carry-on baggage allowances: A carry-on of 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 23 kg per piece, 1 piece; a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm, 23 kg per piece, 1 piece. Source: British Airways's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
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Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Pieces | Max dimensions | Total linear | Weight limit | Applies to | Measurement | Notes | Checked on |
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| Personal item | 1 | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Not published | 23 kg per piece | — | including wheels and handles | including wheels and handles Must be stowed under the seat in front of you | 2026-10-11 |
| Carry-on | 1 | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | Not published | 23 kg per piece | — | including wheels and handles | including wheels and handles Must fit in the overhead locker | 2026-10-11 |
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- Checked baggage — We have not published checked baggage limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for checked baggage rules.
- Additional item — We have not published additional item limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for additional item rules.
Full rule details
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Sources
Publisher: British Airways · Collected: 2026-10-11 · Last checked: 2026-10-11 · Source details
Handbag / personal item: up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in), up to 23 kg. Cabin bag: up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) including wheels and handles, up to 23 kg. The cabin bag goes in the overhead locker, the handbag under the seat in front.
Frequently asked questions
What is British Airways's carry-on size limit?
British Airways allows a carry-on of 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 23 kg per piece, 1 piece. Source: British Airways's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
What is British Airways's personal item allowance?
British Airways allows a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm, 23 kg per piece, 1 piece. Source: British Airways's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
Where do British Airways's baggage limits come from?
Every figure on this page is copied from British Airways's official baggage page and was last checked on 2026-10-11. They are still marked preliminary and pending manual verification against the airline's page.
Does British Airways publish different limits by cabin or fare?
No — the published allowances apply to every ticket; no cabin, fare, route or aircraft conditions are listed.