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British Airways is the United Kingdom's flag carrier and a founding member of oneworld. Its main operation is at London Heathrow, with additional BA, BA Euroflyer, and BA Cityflyer services at Gatwick and London City. Check the operating carrier on every segment because baggage and check-in rules can differ on a partner flight.

Direct answer: every BA fare includes one handbag or backpack up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm and one cabin bag up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm. Each can weigh up to 23 kg, but you must be able to lift the cabin bag into the overhead locker yourself. The smaller item is guaranteed in the cabin; the larger one may be placed in the hold on a busy flight.

Checked baggage depends on the fare shown in your booking. Economy Basic can include no checked bag on both short- and long-haul routes. A standard economy fare commonly includes one 23 kg bag, World Traveller Plus two 23 kg bags, Club Europe or Club World two 32 kg bags, and First three 32 kg bags.

BA's standard checked-bag dimensions are 90 × 75 × 43 cm, not the 158 cm linear limit common at U.S. airlines. No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg. Extra-bag and heavy-bag prices vary with route and point of sale, so use BA's baggage calculator rather than an old sterling-to-dollar table.

Sports equipment normally travels within the applicable checked allowance or as a paid extra bag and must meet BA's packing and size rules. Wheelchairs and personal mobility aids are carried without charge within the published limits. The British Airways Club and oneworld status can increase checked allowance; confirm the result in Manage My Booking.

British Airways offers a tiered cabin experience:

First:

• Suites with doors for privacy
• Champagne on request
• Multi-course dining designed by celebrity chefs
• Arrivals lounge access at Heathrow

Club World (Business):

• Lie-flat Club Suite with door on select aircraft
• Direct aisle access on newer configurations
• Pre-flight dining in lounges
• Improved bedding and amenity kits

World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy):

• 38" pitch with 7" recline
• Enhanced meal service with real cutlery
• Amenity kit and priority boarding

World Traveller (Economy):

• Standard seating with personal entertainment screens
• Complimentary meals and drinks on long-haul
• Highlife entertainment system with extensive content

Euro Traveller (Short-haul Economy):

• 29-30" pitch
• Buy-on-board food and drinks on many routes

WiFi:

• Available on most long-haul and select short-haul aircraft
• Speeds suitable for streaming
• Pricing from £4.99/hour or £14.99/full flight