I've just had an email from British Airways advising me of their new carry on luggage size. It is 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Anything over that will be put in the hold. Hold luggage remains the same at 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and can weigh up to 23kgs.

Looks as though I will be wearing my camera equipment!

Hope this helps as I know a lot of JY trips are with British Airways.

Cheers,

Hils

Cheers,

Bob

Rae

They do indeed say they are changing the hand luggage allowance, but this is what they say:

"In the next few weeks, we will be reducing the size of the handbag/laptop-sized hand bag and updating some of our procedures. These changes will help to speed up the boarding process and ensure our aircraft are ready to depart on time.

The maximum size of the handbag/laptop bag is being reduced to 40cm x 30cm x 15cm (16in x 12in x 6in). The size of the additional cabin bag remains unchanged and should be no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 18in x 10in) and can weigh up to 23kgs (51lb)."

This makes it look like it's only the size of the handbag/laptop (ie. 2nd bag) that's being changed but, unlike Rae and Hils, I've not had an email from BA to know what that says.

Would it be appropriate for JY to confirm their understanding of the changes for everyone's peace of mind?

Thanks,

Caroline

In fact it irritates me when i'm told i have to keep my bag under the seat in front because the overheads are full of wheel type suitcases which seem quite large on some airlines.

How much stuff do you need on a plane ?

Mick

The smaller size refers to your handbag. The size of your second carry on hand luggage has not changed.

BA allow 2 carry on bags , one of which is supposed to be your handbag / laptop bag.

People have been abusing this by carrying on 2 large bags which both need to go into the overhead lockers.

BA have clarified the rules.

Cindy

Good morning all,

I've just had an email from British Airways advising me of their new carry on luggage size. It is 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Anything over that will be put in the hold. Hold luggage remains the same at 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and can weigh up to 23kgs.

Looks as though I will be wearing my camera equipment!

Hope this helps as I know a lot of JY trips are with British Airways.

Cheers,

Hils

Hi

I have had this as well.

We can still take two pieces on board. One is the handbag/laptop at the size Hils gives.This is to go under the seat in front of you. The overhead locker bag/case remains unchanged at 56x45.25cm.

Hold baggage is still one piece for economy. Can't see any size/weight change for that.

Hope this helps

Sylvia

The smaller one is guaranteed to stay with you in the cabin, because it will fit in your under seat space.

The larger one will normally (but not guaranteed) stay in the cabin, in the lockers. Unless they are full.

Any bag larger than 56x45x25cm (i.e. outside your allowance) will be put into the hold

Good morning all,

I've just had an email from British Airways advising me of their new carry on luggage size. It is 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Anything over that will be put in the hold. Hold luggage remains the same at 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and can weigh up to 23kgs.

Looks as though I will be wearing my camera equipment!

Hope this helps as I know a lot of JY trips are with British Airways.

Cheers,

Hils

I've also had the email and what they are actually saying is that you can still take two pieces of cabin luggage but the size of one of them has been reduced.

1) a handbag/laptop 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. (this is the one that has been reduced)

2) a cabin bag 56cm x 45cm x 25cm max weight 23kg (no change to this)

So panic not, plenty of room for cameras and other essentials in your hand luggage it's only the handbag size that is smaller!!

Hope this helps

D :cool:

http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/legal/local-requirements/usa/changes-to-our-baggage-allowances 

Jan

The email I had from BA said you are still allowed 2 pieces of hand baggage on their flights. One is your 'personal item' such as handbag or laptop and these are now being restricted to 40x30x15 cm (previously there was no official limit to this)

The second carry on item stays the same limit at 56x45x25 cm, with a max weight of 23kg

So no changes to hold baggage allowance - BA would be being really tight if they enforced such measly dimensions on hold baggage!

Hope this helps

Best wishes,

Bob

I have re-read BA's email, and although a little confusing (blame it on the medication for my new hip!), it looks as though I may have put the frighteners on you all - especially keen photographers!

So, back to normal then!

Cheers,

Hils

Jaya

I just take a small rucksack for my hand luggage as i find it much easier to handle when wheeling my large case along, hence not too worried by this.

In fact it irritates me when i'm told i have to keep my bag under the seat in front because the overheads are full of wheel type suitcases which seem quite large on some airlines.

How much stuff do you need on a plane ?

Mick

Hi Mick,

I always keep within the size/weight restrictions for all my airline luggage. However, having not once, but twice, had my main hold luggage gone "missing" (I spent 6 days in Rome with all I stood up in!), I always pack a washable t-shirt, knickers, socks etc. in my hand luggage. Also, minimum, but vital, toiletries, cosmetics, medications etc. Being a keen photographer there is no way that I would put my camera equipment in the hold. This also necessitates all chargers (cameras, phone, ipad, kindle etc.) going in my hand luggage also. You only need to have lost your main luggage once, to make sure you are covered with what's in your hand luggage! I do agree though, that some people put enormous cases in the overheads, and how anyone can lift a 23kg bag into the overheads is amazing - I have trouble putting my main case in the car, and it's under 23kg.!

At least my post has got everyone measuring their luggage!!

Cheers,

Hils