British Airways baggage fees: official published charges
British Airways bag fees: first checked bag (23kg): Free (official published ranges — exact prices vary by route and date).
- Hand baggage (56x45x25cm) + personal item: Free
- First checked bag (23kg): Free
- Overweight bag (23-32kg): £65
What are British Airways's baggage fees?
British Airways bag fees are shown in the official published table below. Ranges reflect the airline's own published minimum and maximum charges — exact prices vary by route, booking channel and travel date. Always verify on the British Airways official fee page before purchasing.
British Airways baggage fees (verified 2026-06-10). Ranges reflect official published min–max charges.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hand baggage (56x45x25cm) + personal item | Free | Included on all fares including Basic |
| First checked bag (23kg) | Free | Included on standard fares; not included on hand-baggage-only (Basic) fares, where extra hold bags are charged dynamically by route |
| Overweight bag (23-32kg) | £65 | £65 per overweight bag, fixed |
- Notes
- Included on all fares including Basic
- Notes
- Included on standard fares; not included on hand-baggage-only (Basic) fares, where extra hold bags are charged dynamically by route
- Notes
- £65 per overweight bag, fixed
Why a range?
Frequently asked questions
How much is a cabin bag on British Airways?
British Airways does not publish a separate cabin bag fee — check the official fee page.
How do I avoid bag fees on British Airways?
British Airways includes hand baggage (56x45x25cm) + personal item and first checked bag (23kg) free with every fare — travelling with only the free allowance avoids additional bag fees.
Sources & method
- Official British Airways fee page — verified 2026-06-10
Bag fees are taken from the airline's own published fee schedule or help centre. Ranges reflect the official published min–max charges — exact prices vary by route, date and booking channel.
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