Air France vs British Airways
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Air France and British Airways, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
British Airways allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55 cm for Air France.
Both allow the same largest personal item (40 cm).
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PreliminaryRules marked Preliminary have not yet been manually verified against the airline's official page. They may differ from the airline's actual policy — always confirm with the airline before you fly.
| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- 115 cm total
- Weight limit
- 12 kg combined
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 23 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Air France | British Airways |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 115 cm total · 12 kg combined · 1 pc Maximum 55x35x25 cm including wheels and handles; the sum of dimensions may not exceed 115 cm. Economy: 1 cabin bag up to 12 kg including the accessory. Premium: 2 cabin bags plus 1 accessory, combined up to 18 kg. Business and La Premiere: 2 cabin bags plus 1 accessory, combined up to 18 kg. From the US, TSA limits to 1 cabin bag plus 1 accessory. | 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Not published · 23 kg per piece · 1 pc including wheels and handles Must fit in the overhead locker |
| Personal item | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc Accessory max 40x30x15 cm; its weight is included in the cabin bag limit (combined). Handbag, briefcase, camera, small laptop, or another item of max 40x30x15 cm One accessory carried in addition to the cabin bag; on full flights it may need to be checked free of charge at the gate. | 40 × 30 × 15 cm · Not published · 23 kg per piece · 1 pc including wheels and handles Must be stowed under the seat in front of you |
Sources
Air France
Fees and paid options - Air France (hand baggage) (opens in a new window)British Airways
Baggage information (opens in a new window)The rules behind these figures
Both sides of this comparison come from these rule pages; open one to see its source excerpt.