Originally Posted by
AllTheNines
I was going to start a similar thread to this soon!
I will be re-locating from Malta back to the UK in a couple of months and I booked CE to give us 2 x 32kg allowance.
Am I right in thinking, that provided the dimensions don't exceed 90cm x 75cm x 43cm, then we can bring along pretty much anything i.e. a cardboard box or plastic storage container full of stuff? Would a check-in agent have a right to refuse anything in particular in terms of bulkiness and/or type of packaging?
The BA website quotes: 'Oversized bags
Larger items of up to 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in) can be carried for an additional over-sized bag charge. (
Currently, we waive this charge so you do not pay it.)
Any items larger than 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in) require separate shipping as cargo..'..
Each item still needs to be within 32kg
Here's the link:
http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/...age-allowances
Over the years we have shipped all sorts of odd shaped items to Malta, without any damage, breakages or missed flights.
Just make sure you securely pack and wrap your checked bags. I've used cheap blue tarpaulins, packing tape and heavy duty string/twine (or similar) - if the ground handlers have some additional 'handles' to make it easier for them to manouvre the item, the chances of damaged baggage are reduced.