British Airways · fees checked 2026-10-21
What a British Airways flight really costs
The fare is only the start. These are British Airways's own published prices for bags, seats, priority and the fees that catch people out, with the date we checked each one. Prices vary by route and date, so we show the range the airline publishes.
Search flights with the true cost
Live fares from Kiwi.com across all airlines, with British Airways's and every other airline's bags, seats and fees added.
Fares come from Kiwi.com at the moment you search and are not stored; you book on Kiwi.com. Bags are Kiwi's search prices for each flight where Kiwi quotes them (the airline's standard bag). Fares include Kiwi.com's service fee; with bags, Kiwi's checkout can add a baggage service fee its search does not show for some airlines (it does not publish these fees), so always check the total on Kiwi before paying. Airline logos are shown to identify the airline. Airport list: OurAirports.
Work out your total with the calculator →
What's included free
- Small hand bag under the seat (free on every fare, Basic included)40 × 30 × 15 cm source
- Cabin bag for the overhead locker (free on every fare, Basic included)56 × 45 × 25 cm source
- 23kg checked bag in long-haul economy (Standard, Select and Flex fares; not Basic)90 × 75 × 43 cm, up to 23kg source
- Two 23kg checked bags in Premium Economy (one bag on a few routes)90 × 75 × 43 cm, up to 23kg source
- Two 32kg checked bags in Business (Club)90 × 75 × 43 cm, up to 32kg source
- Three 32kg checked bags in First90 × 75 × 43 cm, up to 32kg source
Checked (hold) bags
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First checked bag on Basic, or first extra bag, long-haul, added online before check-in reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) On a Basic fare this is the price of your first bag; on Standard and higher fares, which already include a bag, it is the price of one extra bag. No sterling figure is reported. Long-haul flights other than London Gatwick to the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | online, after booking | €65 to €80 / ≈£54.62 to £67.22 / US$70 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Second extra checked bag, long-haul, added online before check-in reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) No sterling figure is reported. Long-haul flights other than London Gatwick to the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | online, after booking | €70 to €80 / ≈£58.82 to £67.22 / US$90 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| First extra checked bag, long-haul, paid at the airport reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) Once you have checked in, extra bags can only be added at the airport rate. No sterling figure is reported. Long-haul flights other than London Gatwick to the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | at the airport | €70 to €95 / ≈£58.82 to £79.83 / US$75 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Second extra checked bag, long-haul, paid at the airport reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) No sterling figure is reported. Long-haul flights other than London Gatwick to the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | at the airport | €90 to €120 / ≈£75.63 to £100.83 / US$100 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| First checked bag on Basic, or first extra bag, London Gatwick to or from the US, added online reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) On a Basic fare this is the price of your first bag; on Standard and higher fares, which already include a bag, it is the price of one extra bag. Flights between London Gatwick and the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | online, after booking | ≈€65.45 / £55 / US$70 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Second extra checked bag, London Gatwick to or from the US, added online reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) Flights between London Gatwick and the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | online, after booking | ≈€77.36 / £65 / US$90 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| First extra checked bag, London Gatwick to or from the US, paid at the airport reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) Flights between London Gatwick and the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | at the airport | ≈€71.40 / £60 / US$75 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Second extra checked bag, London Gatwick to or from the US, paid at the airport reported by Upgraded Points (updated 2026-06-10) Flights between London Gatwick and the US or Mexico. British Airways no longer publishes extra bag prices; it shows them only in Manage My Booking and its baggage calculator. | at the airport | ≈€89.26 / £75 / US$100 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Extra checked bag: what British Airways itself says British Airways gives no price: it says the cost depends on your destination and how many extra bags you add, and shows it in Manage My Booking or the baggage calculator. Adding bags online before check-in is cheapest. Up to 10 extra bags, if there is space. | online, after booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Heavy bag (over your weight allowance, up to 32kg) Per bag, each one-way journey. No bag may weigh over 32kg. Card only at Heathrow, Gatwick and North American airports; Avios cannot be used. | at the airport | €75 / £65 / US$100 / C$100 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Seats
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seat, long-haul economy, chosen before check-in opens reported by Head for Points (2026-09-24) Starting price; it can be much higher (around GBP 70 or more from London to Los Angeles, Head for Points says). British Airways shows seat prices only when you book. Free from 24 hours before departure on Standard and higher fares; on Basic fares a seat is given free at check-in, or you can pay to choose one earlier. | online, when booking | ≈from €23.80 / from £20 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Twin seat (pair of seats), long-haul economy reported by Head for Points (2026-09-24) Starting price; no upper price is published. Free from 24 hours before departure on Standard and higher fares. | online, when booking | ≈from €35.70 / from £30 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Exit row (extra legroom) seat, long-haul economy reported by Head for Points (2026-09-24) Starting price; no upper price is published. Over-12s only, who must be able to help in an emergency. | online, when booking | ≈from €59.50 / from £50 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Standard seat, Premium Economy reported by Head for Points (2026-09-24) Starting price; no upper price is published. An exit row seat in Premium Economy starts at GBP 50, Head for Points says. Free from 24 hours before departure. | online, when booking | ≈from €21.42 / from £18 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Seat in long-haul Business (Club) reported by Head for Points (2026-09-24) Starting price; no upper price is published. Free from 24 hours before departure, and free when you book on Select Pro fares. | online, when booking | ≈from €73.78 / from £62 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Seat selection: what British Airways itself says British Airways gives no seat prices; the cost depends on the seat and the cabin and is shown when you book or in Manage My Booking. Seats are free from 24 hours before departure (Basic fares get a seat at check-in), free from booking in First, and free for bookings with an infant under two. | online, when booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Priority boarding
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority boarding inferred British Airways does not sell priority boarding on its own; its list of paid extras covers upgrades, bags, seats, medical needs and pets only. | online, when booking | not published Paid for this? Tell us → | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Payment and admin fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card payment fee inferred British Airways does not list a card or payment fee on the pages checked. At Heathrow, Gatwick and North American airports only cards are accepted. | online, when booking | not published | per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Flight changes
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handling fee to change a booking by phone (on top of any change fee and fare difference) Per ticket. No handling fee when you change online on ba.com. At an airport ticket office it is GBP 40, USD 0 to 35 or CAD 0 to 35. Any change fee and fare difference under your fare rules are extra. | online, after booking | ≈€35.70 / £30 / US$25 / C$0 to C$25 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
Other fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking made by phone with a British Airways contact centre Per ticket. The currency depends on the country you are in (GBP in the UK, USD in the US, CAD in Canada). Free when you book on ba.com. Same for short and long-haul. | online, when booking | ≈€11.90 / £10 / US$25 / C$25 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Booking made at an airport ticket office Per ticket (GBP in the UK, USD in the US, CAD in Canada). Free when you book on ba.com. | at the airport | ≈€23.80 / £20 / US$35 / C$35 | per person, per booking | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
| Paid cabin upgrade offer (when available) Offered only sometimes, in Manage My Booking or at the airport. US price range; no sterling range is given. | online, after booking | ≈€70.44 to €1,158.27 / ≈£59.19 to £973.27 / US$79 to US$1,299 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-21 |
≈ = converted by us from US dollars and euros and pounds (as British Airways publishes them) at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-10-20. The airline's own price in that currency may differ slightly.
Main source: British Airways fees page. Next re-check due by 2026-11-21.
What travellers paid
No figures yet: we publish a price once at least 5 travellers have reported it.
Flown British Airways recently? Tell us what you paid for bags or seats → It takes 30 seconds, and we store no personal details.