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British Airways

Carry-on

MAX WEIGHT
23 kg
MAX DIMENSIONS
56 x 45 x 25 cm
PERSONAL ITEM
23 kg

Checked bag (standard economy)

23 kg per piece — varies by fare, route and frequent-flyer tier. Check the carrier's site for your specific itinerary.

Lithium battery policy

Spare lithium batteries carry-on only; terminals must be taped or each battery packed separately. Up to 100 Wh no approval; 100-160 Wh approval required (maximum 2 spares); above 160 Wh prohibited in passenger baggage. E-cigarettes / vapes allowed only in carry-on and must not be charged on-board.

Prohibited / dangerous goods list

The carrier maintains the authoritative list — these pages change without notice.

britishairways.com

Sources

VERIFIED · 2026-04-23
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