How much do extra bags cost on British Airways?

Checked baggage
65 GBP / 75 EUR / 100 USD / 100 CAD per overweight bag and one-way journey. If you are leaving from a country that uses a different local currency, the GBP amount will be converted to the local currency. Payment by cash may incur a commission charge.



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You can take extra bags with you for a charge. In most circumstances you can save money by buying your extra allowance online in advance. If your bag is larger or heavier than the free baggage allowance you may be charged extra.

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Checked Baggage Allowance World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic (Economy): 1 bag free weighing 23kg (51 lb) World Traveler, Euro Traveler, UK Domestic (full-fare Economy): 2 bags free weighing 23kg (51 lb) World Traveler Plus (Premium Economy): 2 bags free weighing 23kg (51 lb)

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British Airways Hand Baggage
All customers are permitted to carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item (handbag, laptop) on board. Hand luggage must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and the small item must be no bigger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Both items can weight up to 23kg each.

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How to avoid paying checked baggage fees
  1. Know the fees. ...
  2. Use the right credit card. ...
  3. Book first or business class. ...
  4. Get elite status or fly with someone who has it. ...
  5. Use a military discount. ...
  6. Check your bag at the gate. ...
  7. Pack light.


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It's nearly always cheaper to book extra hold luggage in advance rather than paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Airlines know that keeping within weight/size limits is not always possible, so they encourage you to plan ahead by selling extra weight online.

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Excess baggage charges for BA apply to luggage weighing between 23-32kg (51-70lb). Each bag costs £65/$100/€75. Bags over 32kg must be shipped separately as cargo.

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If you need to check in extra bags, you can buy extra baggage in advance and save up to 50% on the airport price. You can choose to pay the additional fee online and get a discount on the airport price, or you can pay a slightly higher fee directly at the airport.

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Southwest charges absolutely no bag fees. American, Alaska, Delta and Hawaiian charge $30 for a checked bag, while JetBlue and United charge $35 for the same. Low-cost airlines Spirit and Frontier separate from the pack here, as they charge customers for all overhead carry-on items.

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For example, when a traveler see their baggage allowance for 2 pieces with maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lb) per bag, this means that as long as they don't have an extra piece of luggage (a third or extra luggage) or the baggage is overweight, they are within their allowance.

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