BRITISH AIRWAYS is to introduce changes to its baggage policy to make it easier for air travelers and to reduce queues at airports.
The new guidelines will mean changes to hand, checked and excess baggage allowances and will be phased in from July across the airline's global network.
Robin Hayes, executive vice-president, The Americas, said: "Making the airport experience simpler and speedier for our customers is one of our key corporate objectives. We have created new policies which are easier to understand and will reduce queuing time at airports."
BAG SIZES
Changes to the amount of hand baggage air travelers can carry on board British Airways' aircraft will be introduced from July 5. All passengers will be able to carry one standard-sized bag and one briefcase, laptop computer bag or equivalent on all flights. The maximum size of the bag must comply with U.K. Department for Transport, BAA and International Air Transport Association requirements (56cm x 25cm or 22in x 18in x 10in). Weight restrictions will be removed for hand baggage but flyers must be able to lift their bag unaided into the overhead lockers of the aircraft.
The briefcase, laptop computer bag or equivalent must fit under the seat in front of the passenger.
