Complete British Airways Guide: Network, Cabins, Baggage & Bookings

British Airways is the UK's flag carrier, with a broad network of domestic, European and international flights. Its London services fly from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City with destinations throughout Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. This guide includes British Airways flights, destinations, cabins, baggage, managing bookings, connecting flights & check-in.

British Airways operates flights from several London airports, and the departure airport depends on the destination, route and schedule.

Current route updates include:

Cabin designations of British Airways change according to route and plane type.

World Traveller Plus, Club World and First are available on selected flights, so the cabin options depend on the aircraft and route.

Before traveling, check your booking through Manage My Booking or the flight status service of British Airways. Depending on the booking, passengers can:

Seat selection conditions vary by fare and cabin.

British Airways baggage allowance depends on the fare, cabin, route and, in some cases, frequent-flyer status.

Key points include:

The way flights are booked is largely dependent on baggage handling.

If all the flights have the same booking and ticket numbers, luggage will generally be checked-in till the final destination point. This can also apply to qualifying oneworld connections booked under the same reference.

Separate bookings are treated as separate journeys. Passengers may have to collect their bags, clear customs if required and then re-check the bags for their next flight.

For connections involving another airline, baggage rules can differ. If there are different carrier codes on your itinerary, then the allowance of the operating carrier applies.

Check in online from 24 hours before your flight with Manage My Booking. App check-in is also available from 24 hours before departure, with boarding passes available to download where supported.

Before leaving for the airport, check:

Avios can be earned and redeemed for Qualifying Travel by members of the British Airways Club through Eligible Activities. You can also use Avios points to book some British Airways seats via Manage My Booking. Available options are subject to booking and membership conditions.