British Airways: new checked baggage policy from 01 Feb 2011

British Airways will change its checked baggage policy for customers booking in full-fare economy (Y class) on all long-haul flights with effect from 01 Feb 2011.

• Travellers can now board with two pieces of checked luggage. The new allowance will apply to all new bookings from 01 Feb 2011.
• British Airways Gold & Silver Executive Club cardholders will now be entitled to a two-bag allowance when travelling in economy class on American Airlines and Iberia as well
• There is an an increase from US$50 to US$60 (or equivalent) for the heavy bag charge in British Airways World Traveller/Euro Traveller & World Traveller Plus (economy/premium economy) for bags weighing between 23kg and 32kg.

All other elements of British Airways’ baggage allowances will remain the same. More info is available on the baggage information pages on ba.com.

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