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British Airways Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
British Airways is the flag carrier of the United Kingdom and a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. All fares include a cabin bag and a smaller personal item. There is no published weight limit for hand baggage.
Personal Item
Under the seat
Length
15.7
in
Width
11.8
in
Height
5.9
in
Inch values are approximate conversions — official dimensions are in cm.
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
22
in
Width
17.7
in
Height
9.8
in
Inch values are approximate conversions — official dimensions are in cm.
All passengers may bring 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item. There is no enforced weight limit — you must be able to lift your bag into the overhead locker unaided.
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Length — tallest dimension, from floor to top of handle/wheels
Width — widest side, including external pockets
Depth — front to back, at the thickest point
Always measure the full external size — wheels, handles, and pockets count. Manufacturer specs often exclude these.
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