Free Cabin Baggage allowances
Adults and Children over 2years are allowed two pieces of cabin baggage as described below.
Infants (0-18months) are allowed one primary bag for items that may be necessary during the flight (Nappies, Sudocreme, Infacol etc.)
Free size allowances:
Your primary piece of carry on bag should be no more than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm - 22ins x 18ins x 10ins in total.
The secondary piece of cabin baggage is for a laptop type bag and should be no more than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm - 18ins x 14ins x 8ins) in total.
In both cases that includes straps handles etc.
Both bags must fit into the bag sizer at check in and/or security, and:
The primary bag (unless a special needs passenger) must be light enough for you able to lift it on your own into the overhead lockers. No asking the crew to help you please.
The secondary bag again must fit under the seat in front of you (except in Club World/First obviously).
Other Airlines/Codeshares
If you are connecting to another flight with a different airline or a BA franchise, or are on a codeshare you should obviously check the hand baggage allowance with that airline before packing/shoping at duty free.
Franchise Airlines
BA has franchise airlines that operate certain routes on their behalf. Planes are often smaller and baggage allowances are not the same as the main BA.
On some routes these airlines operate small aircraft types which have limited cabin storage space, so you cannot always expect the same allowances as on larger aircraft.
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Standard allowances
Carrier Flight numbers Aircraft Class of travel Max cabin baggage allowed
Comair BA6200 - 6449 All All 7kg (15lbs)
Sunair BA8200 - 8299 All 6kg (13lbs)
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Printer/Toner Cartridges
These are now banned items above certain weights and the following rules apply depending upon where you board the aircraft and your destination. If flying to or from the USA the lower US Govt. limit applies at all times.
UK Government restrictions
No Ink and toner cartridges weighing more than 500g will be permitted as hand baggage for all flights to or from the UK.
US Government restrictions
No Ink and toner cartidges weighing more than 16 oz (453 g) will be permitted as hand baggage
or checked baggage for all flights to or from the USA.
This applies to ink and toner cartridges for use in printers, photocopiers and fax machines.
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