Baggage allowanceon BA
 

The baggage allowance for BA is 23kgs in WT and WTplus.
At what weight to they start charging excess baggage?

Hi,

On flights to the US/Canada, the piece concept is used ( 2 suitcases upto 32kg).

I do not think you are allowed to check in a single piece that weighs more than 32kg.

As to when they start charging excess baggage , it will depend on a lot of factors probably. ( Likey to be let off with a kg or two).


Regards

TBS

Correct, for Health & Safety of Baggage Handlers, no piece over 32kg is allowed - was brought in by BAA and other operators followed suit.

Jordan

Sky9,
As for all other flights with BA, it depends on your destination, It can be very VERY expensive and if you intend on bringing a lot with you may I suggest you get in touch with cargo as it works out a lot cheaper!

2 piece also applies to same-ticket connecting flights (I know this as have had over 22 kg/bag ORK/LHR/YYZ.)

If you're flying on a route on which the allowance is 23 kg, then they can start charging excess baggage at anything over 23 kg. But IME BA will usually let a few extra kg go. However, excess baggage charges, like seat allocation, is one of the areas in which check-in staff can get their own back on rude/stroppy customers. Being polite and charming is always a good idea when checking-in; it's even more important if you think you may have to slide a few (or even more than just a few) kg of extra baggage onto the aircraft. ;)

MarkD - standard rule is that the more generous allowance is taken for the whole routing - hence if part of it is 23kg, and part is 2 bags (@ <32kgs each), then the latter is given for the whole route ....

Jordan

I have found where the economy baggage allowance has been 20kg then the check in staff will usually allow ~5kg to travel for free. Once you start going significantly above the 20kg limit, then you'll be charged excess baggage.

The airlines I am talking about are BA and QF.

Note, your behaviour at check in will determine how you're treated.

It's important to weigh up sending stuff unaccompanied versus excess. I can't remember the unaccompanied rates but you do have to factor in returning to the airport on another day and possibly paying customs fees. Excess baggage (from memory) costs around A$30/kg.