British Airways

Check in online

By checking in early online you can choose your own seat by using the interactive seating plan showing all the seats available on your chosen flight, from the comfort of your home or office. The ability to check in early will give you more seat choice. Once checked in you can easily collect your boarding pass from the Self Service Check-in kiosk and deposit your bags at the Fast Bag Drop desk, they can be tagged and sent to the aircraft. For even quicker transit through the airport you can use the new Online boarding pass. It's unique to British Airways and very easy to use. Check in for you flight, then print your unique 2-D bar coded pass on plain white A4/letter paper. This replaces the traditional boarding pass issued at the airport. Once at the airport, with your boarding pass in hand head straight for the departure gate. If you have baggage, deposit it at the Fast Bag Drop desk before you reach security. The British Airways Online Check-in is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Online Check-in closes 1 hour before departure and if flying to the US it closes 2 hours before departure.

Self–Service Check–in kiosks - British Airways Self-Service Check-in have been introduced to save you time by enabling you to speed through the airport, so allowing you more time to relax. British Airways has Self-Service Check-in kiosks at London Heathrow Terminals 1 and 4, London Gatwick North Terminal and Manchester and at most other UK airports.

Conventional Check In Desks - Conventional check–in desks will remain available at all airports throughout the network.

British Airways' World Traveller Class

You're in good hands when you fly with British Airways World Traveller. We'll do everything we can to ensure you have a smooth and comfortable journey, so you can just sit back, relax and enjoy what's on offer.

Cabin Environment Relax in our ergonomically designed seat complete with lumbar support, adjustable footrest and headrest, with blankets and cushions provided for your added comfort.

Food & Drink

In-flight dining - Enjoy tasty three course meals designed by leading chefs, as well as a complimentary bar service which is available throughout your flight.

Entertainment

Relax and enjoy your own personal seat back video screen* with our wide choice of latest blockbuster movies and TV entertainment or drift away listening to a choice of 12 channels of CD quality audio.

Baggage

Baggage allowances Europe and all other international routes

Hold Baggage: 1 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
Hand Baggage: 1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.

Baggage allowances USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil, Nigeria, Caribbean and Central America

Hold Baggage: 2 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
Hand Baggage: 1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.

Hand Baggage Rules: Passengers departing from or transferring through the UK may only take ONE piece of Hand Baggage. Due to airport security restrictions currently in place in the UK, only ONE piece of Hand Baggage will be permitted when departing from or transferring through the UK.You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

Excess baggage

All baggage in excess of free checked baggage allowances is charged at a fixed fee depending on the length of the journey. Customers on most routes can pre-pay online for their excess baggage and receive a 30% discount on airport charges. The pre-pay facility can be accessed through BA Manage My Booking. Pre-pay is not available on certain routes, and some credit cards cannot be used as payment methods. To qualify for the discount, Pre-pay must be completed before check in, including before completing online check-in.

Excess baggage charges

Longhaul Shorthaul UK Domestic

£120 per bag or £84 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount) £60 per bag or £42 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount) £30 per bag or £21 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount)

Loyalty Programme - Executive Club

Britsh Airways' Executive Club is designed to recognise and reward business travellers though it can also be used for leisure travel. As a member you can earn BA Miles which you can exchange for flights on British Airways or other Oneworld alliance airline members.

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/loyals/public/en_uk