About British Airways

A few airlines could combine the trait of being the national airline that carries the flag of its country and being a low fare provider. British Airways is that kind of airlines that is the flag carrier of United Kingdom as well as a low cost airline. According to the fleet size, British Airways is the largest airline in United Kingdom; at the same time, it is the second largest one, after easyJet, based on the number of passengers carried.

British Airways was founded in 1974 in order to merge the two nationalized corporations (British Overseas Airways Corporation and British European Airways) and the two regional airlines (Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines). Its base lies in Waterside, with the main hub being located in London Heathrow Airport. British Airways operates flights to over 130 destinations all over the world.  

Baggage information

Carry-on baggage

The passenger is allowed to carry on board one handbag or laptop bag with maximum weight of  23 kg plus one additional cabin bag with maximum weight of 23 kg, all with dimensions that vary according to the cabin based on the destination.

For infants under two years, it is permitted to carry onboard a bag containing the essential objects.

Checked baggage

• For Economy class, the baggage allowance is one or two pieces (varying based on the origin and destination) with maximum weight 23 kg, while for flights from London to Doha it is one piece with maximum weight 32 kg.
• For Premium Economy class, the baggage allowance is two bags with maximum weight 23 kg.
• For Business class, the baggage allowance is two bags with maximum weight 32 kg.
• For First class, the baggage allowance is three bags with maximum weight 32 kg.