British Airways Fees
IATA: BA
Comprehensive reference of documented fees for British Airways. Data points are linked to official sources and verified for 2026 travel.
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Documented Fees
10 Verified Rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 GBP | One cabin bag (maximum 56 × 45 × 25 cm) and one personal item (maximum 40 × 30 × 15 cm) permitted; weight limits apply; per flight | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 GBP | Checked baggage included in fare; allowance depends on cabin and fare type | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Checked baggage | Varies GBP | Checked baggage fee applies on fares without an included checked bag; price varies by route, cabin, and booking time | per direction | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Overweight baggage | Not permitted GBP | Single checked bag must not exceed 32 kg; bags over 32 kg are not accepted as checked baggage | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Oversize baggage | Varies GBP | Oversize items accepted within maximum dimensions of 190 × 75 × 65 cm; handling fees may apply depending on item and route | Not published | at airport | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | 0.00 GBP | Seat selection included from time of booking for First, Club World, Club Europe, and Club Europe Plus fares | Not published | at booking | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | Varies GBP | Advance seat selection fee applies on some Economy fares; pricing varies by route, seat type, and time of selection; at booking / manage booking | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Seat selection | 0.00 GBP | Free seat selection available at check-in (24 hours before departure) on eligible fares | Not published | check-in / boarding | Source ↗ |
| Change cancellation | Varies GBP | Change fees and fare differences apply depending on ticket fare rules; some fares are non-refundable; before departure | Not published | Not published | Source ↗ |
| Unaccompanied minor | Not permitted GBP | Unaccompanied minors are not accepted on British Airways-operated flights | Not published | at booking | Source ↗ |
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