FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - The BA Upgrade, BA Seating Policy, and BA Checked Baggage Guide
Old May 14, 2011, 3:39 am
  #12  
Jimmie76
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: LON, ACK, BOS..... (Not necessarily in that order)
Programs: **Mucci Diamond Hairbrush** - compared to that nothing else matters (+BA Bronze)
Posts: 15,129
Openskies

Despite being a BA owned airline and having BA codeshare flight numbers Openskies differs from the regular BA limits and rules. This is jut a selection of the rules and the full details can be found here

Cabin Baggage
.
  • 1 (one) standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed 56x45x25cm (22x17.5x9.85in) (including wheels, pockets and handles)
  • 1 (one) laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase


Extra Restrictions on Cabin Baggage

Printer cartridges and toner cartridges, weighing 16 ounces (453 grams) or greater, are not permitted to be carried on board any aircraft going to the United States, either in cabin baggage or checked baggage.

N.B. As well as being able to lift the bags unaided into an overhead locker, each bag may weigh no more than 18kg (40lbs).


Checked baggage

Free checked allowance for

Biz Bed and Biz Seat passenger, adults and children aged 2 years and older:
  • 3 bags
  • Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in)
  • Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs)


Infants under 2 years (not occupying a seat):
  • one bag
  • Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in)
  • Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs)
  • Plus one fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and one car seat

N.B. Openskies do not interline baggage with anyone.


Overweight Baggage Fee

There is a flat fee of $49 or 32€ for bags weighing more than 23 kg (51 lbs).

As with BA the upper limit is still 32kgs (70 lbs)

Excess Baggage Fee

If there is space available then extra bags/items (i.e. any more than your normal three) will be carried, the fee is $165 or 114€ per bag.

E&OE

Last edited by Jimmie76; May 14, 2011 at 3:47 am
Jimmie76 is offline