2026 checked bag allowance & fees
British Airways baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and the UK, British Airways includes one bag of up to 23 kg (51 lb) with Economy; Basic (hand baggage only) includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $70.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Economy
$75 at the airport
Up to 90 × 75 × 43 cm
Basic (hand baggage only): $70 for the first
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and the UK, British Airways includes one bag of up to 23 kg (51 lb) with Economy; Basic (hand baggage only) includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $70. A carry-on and personal item are free on every British Airways fare.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Economy)
- 2nd checked bag
- $70 ($75 at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 90 × 75 × 43 cm)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Basic (hand baggage only): $70 for the first)
What will my bags cost on British Airways?
- 1st bag on EconomyIncluded
British Airways checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and the UK.
Extra bags on Economy
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag | $70 | $75 |
| 3rd bag | $90 | $100 |
| 4th bag and up | $170 | $200 |
On Basic (hand baggage only)
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | $70 | $75 |
| 2nd bag | $90 | $100 |
| 3rd bag and up | $170 | $200 |
Free checked bags by fare
- Basic (hand baggage only)None
- Economy1 bag
- Premium Economy2 bags
- Club (business)Up to 32 kg each2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (51 lb) and 90 × 75 × 43 cm.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 23–32 kg$100
How to avoid British Airways bag fees
Who checks bags free
- British Airways Club Silver and Gold members
- oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the British Airways carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
British Airways vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
British Airways baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and the UK, British Airways includes one bag of up to 23 kg (51 lb) with Economy; Basic (hand baggage only) includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $70.
Airports British Airways flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- British Airways: official baggage information
- Upgraded Points: British Airways baggage fees (updated Jun 10, 2026)
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