British Airways Discount Codes for September 2024

Enjoy huge savings on your next flight or package holiday with our British Airways discount codes. Spain, Italy or Jamaica – wherever your next destination, British Airways is there to make your holiday even more special. Book in confidence with our helpful info, booking FAQs and cost-saving tips to travel for less in 2024 and 2025.

About British Airways

British Airways, part of International Airlines Group, is one of the world's leading global premium airlines and the largest international carrier in the UK. The airline flies to 200 destinations in 80 countries.

From flights to New York, all-inclusive holidays in Tenerife or business trips to Berlin, British Airways passengers travel in ultimate style and comfort. The benefits of booking with British Airways include:

• Flexible fares, price points and cabins
• Complimentary food and drinks on all long-haul flights
• Tom Kerridge developed in-flight menu for Euro Traveller passengers
• Free seat selection within 24 hours of departure
• A generous baggage allowance
• Collecting Avios on every flight

In addition to this, when booking a package holiday, you receive the added benefits of:

• Deposits from just £60 per person, with the option to pay your balance in instalments
• ATOL protection
• 23kg checked baggage allowance per person 
• 24-hour customer support
• Bonus Avios points on holiday packages, hotel and car bookings
• British Airways Holidays customer promise

Helpful info

British Airways Executive Club

Shop smarter by joining the British Airways executive club for free. There are so many benefits to being a member, including collecting Avios points and rewards, exclusive deals, priority boarding (Bronze members), lounge access (Silver members) and so much more. You can even link your account with other family members to earn and spend together.

Avios points

As an Executive Club member,  any time you book a flight, holiday, hotel or car rental with British Airways Holidays you will collect Avios. Avios are points that can be applied to flight upgrades or bookings, holidays and more. Best of all, the more you book, the more benefits you will receive. Enjoy priority check-in and boarding, exclusive lounge access and fast-track security when you join the Executive Club today! What are you waiting for?

British Airways Holidays

We love British Airways because they offer every service to make booking your holiday easy, from flights to accommodation and transportation. Choose from sole flights, flights + hotel, or flights + car packages; the more you bundle, the more you can save. British Airways holidays are a convenient way to make travel simple with all your details in one place – all at discounted rates.

Don’t forget to check out British Airways' last-minute deals for even lower prices. Book a spontaneous trip to London, New York, Las Vegas or Miami today for a bargain.

British Airways Baggage Policy

Knowing what baggage is included with your flight and what’s extra can be a minefield. With British Airways, you can find out what’s included with your flight ticket by using their handy Baggage Allowance Checker. Simply submit your flight information and you’ll see an overview of checked baggage and hand baggage weights and dimensions, as well as the option to add more luggage to your booking. For a brief overview of British Airways’ current baggage allowances, see the below.

Hand luggage

All flights allow passengers to bring the following hand luggage on board the flight.

1 cabin bag
Max. 23kg (51 lbs)
Up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm 

AND 

1 handbag/laptop bag (Max. 23kg)
Up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm

Checked baggage allowance

If you have checked baggage added or included in your flight, you must ensure each checked bag is no heavier than 23kg (51lbs), with dimensions up to 90 x 75 x 43cm. 

Extra baggage

If you are travelling Economy without checked baggage, you will want to add this to your booking prior to getting to the airport. Adding extra luggage online usually costs between £30-£60 depending on your destination or airport, whereas paying for it when you arrive at check-in will cost upwards of £75. 

If you have a World Traveller Plus or Club Europe ticket, you will automatically get two checked bags included in your flight. Club World and First Class travellers can get three bags weighing up to 32kg.

Always check your booking details prior to packing, as these details may change.

Infant baggage allowance

Parents travelling with babies or toddlers under 2 years of age are allowed to check in two of the following items free of charge:

• Collapsible pushchair 
• Infant car seat or booster seat 
• Travel cot
• Baby carrier

You can also bring one extra hand luggage bag for your baby on board the flight, so you can easily access essential items. 

Children aged between 2 and 11 years have the same hand luggage allowance as adults.

Lost baggage

For British Airways baggage queries, including lost luggage, you can contact the Baggage Tracking team on 0344 493 0785. Most missing baggage is returned within 72 hours of the flight landing and in this case, you should receive an email or text message with your missing item tracking number. 

To make a lost baggage claim, visit the British Airways website where you can complete a simple form. Missing bags must be reported within 21 days, and damaged baggage reported within 7 days.