020-3657-6653 Can I Bring a Backpack and a Carry-on on British Airways?

Planning to fly with British Airways? You might ask if you can take both a backpack and a carry-on. The good news is that you can. British Airways baggage policy lets you bring two pieces of hand luggage: a cabin bag (or carry-on) and a smaller personal item such as a backpack, laptop bag, or handbag.

Read this blog to know more about what you can carry and what you cannot. Need to ask about baggage? Contact British Airways at 0344 493 0787 or HolidayGlobes at 020-3657-6653.

What is the Baggage Allowance on British Airways?

British Airways separates its rules between cabin luggage and checked baggage requirements. Let’s understand British Airways baggage allowance requirements:

Hand Luggage Allowance:

1.      Cabin Bag: Cabin Bag: 1 bag up to 56×45×25? cm

2.      Personal Item: 1 item up to 40×30×15 cm. A handbag, together with laptop bags and small backpacks, falls within these specifications.

Hand baggage from both pieces cannot exceed 23 kilograms (50 pounds) in total weight.

Checked Baggage Allowance:

·         The Economy class, except for Basic fares, enables you to pack a single checked bag that weighs no more than 23kg.

·         Premium Economy flyers benefit from two checked pieces with a weight limit of 23 kilos for each bag.

·         Travelers in business and first-class benefit from an expanded bag allowance comprising 2-3 bags with a maximum limit of 32 kgs.

Every booking has distinct conditions regarding allowances that depend on your route along with your seating class and whether you have frequent flyer status or not. Make sure the baggage allowance does not exceed the British baggage size.

Can I Take 2 Pieces of Hand Luggage on British Airways?

Yes, British Airways permits two pieces of hand luggage:

·         A larger cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin.

·         A smaller item, such as the backpack, can be kept beneath the seat directly in front of where you sit.

The two items summed together must weigh no more than 23 kgs. If your item does not fit under the weight or dimension restrictions, staff members will ask you to check the bag, potentially leading to additional baggage fee charges because of your allowance limit.

Tip: Make sure your backpack qualifies as a "small item" by size. A large hiking pack, for example, might be too big and considered a second cabin bag.

What Happens if My Suitcase Is Over 23kg?

Excess weight from 23kg to the 32kg maximum threshold will result in an overweight bag fee. Different destination routes affect the overweight British baggage fees, which can cost between £65 and £120 per bag.

The weight restriction for all bags at British Airways stands at 32kg because of safety concerns. Any luggage exceeding 23kg needs reorganisation either through repacking or shipping by cargo to meet the weight requirements.

You may steer clear of these bag fees by upgrading your ticket to Business or First Class since these classes have increased their weight allowance to 32 kg per bag.

Conclusion

British Airways passengers can bring a backpack together with their carry-on provided these items follow the weight and dimensions requirements. Make sure you check your baggage information early and understand your travel class before the airport visit while using sound packing methods for avoiding unplanned chaos.

Passengers can dial British Airways at 0344 493 0787 or HolidayGlobes at 020-3657-6653 for any unsolved queries.