BA Cabin Luggage

Lugg’s range includes cabin luggage sized to make the most of British Airways’ generous carry-on allowance. Our suitcases are built around the full 56 x 45 x 25cm overhead limit, included free on every BA fare from Economy Basic upwards. 360° spinner wheels, TSA Lock and warranty protection on every bag, ready to travel from the moment it arrives.

Solo 20" Hard Shell Suitcase - Black
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Solo Explorer
Solo 20" Hard Shell Suitcase - Black
Regular price £149.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Teal
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Teal
Regular price £21.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Blue
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Blue
Regular price £21.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Red
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Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Red
Regular price £21.99
Oxblood Sky Rover 20-inch hard shell cabin suitcase with TSA lock and spinner wheels
Sky Rover
20" Sky Rover Cabin Suitcase in Oxblood - Multi-Airline Cabin Approved
Regular price £36.99
Solo 20" Hard Shell Suitcase - Grey
Solo Explorer
Solo 20" Hard Shell Suitcase - Grey
Regular price £149.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Lilac
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Lilac
Regular price £21.99
Gunmetal Sky Rover 20-inch hard shell cabin suitcase with TSA lock and spinner wheels
Sky Rover
20" Sky Rover Cabin Suitcase in Gunmetal Grey - Multi-Airline Cabin Approved
Regular price £36.99
Solo 20" Hard Shell Suitcase - Gold
Solo Explorer
Solo 20" Hard Shell Suitcase - Gold
Regular price £149.99
20" Air Glide Cabin Suitcase - Ivory
Air Glide
20" Air Glide Cabin Suitcase - Ivory
Regular price £43.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Orange
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Orange
Regular price £21.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Grey
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Grey
Regular price £21.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Black
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Black
Regular price £21.99
Amethyst Sky Rover 20-inch hard shell cabin suitcase with TSA lock and spinner wheels
Sky Rover
20" Sky Rover Cabin Suitcase in Amethyst - Multi-Airline Cabin Approved
Regular price £36.99
Sage Green Sky Rover 20-inch hard shell cabin suitcase with TSA lock and spinner wheels
Sky Rover
20" Sky Rover Cabin Suitcase in Sage Green - Multi-Airline Cabin Approved
Regular price £36.99
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Charcoal
Mars
20" Mars Soft Cabin Bag - Charcoal
Regular price £21.99

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What British Airways' Cabin Allowance Gets You

British Airways has one of the most generous cabin bag allowances of any UK airline. Every fare, including Economy Basic, includes a full-size cabin bag at 56 x 45 x 25cm for the overhead locker and a personal item at 40 x 30 x 15cm for under the seat in front. The combined cabin weight allowance is 23kg across both bags, which is significantly more than most budget carriers offer for free. That’s the practical reason many travellers choose BA for trips where packing light isn’t an option.

Lugg's BA cabin bag range, including the Solo Explorer aluminium range, is designed to sit comfortably within that 56 x 45 x 25cm limit. Every bag arrives with a TSA lock, four 360° spinner wheels and warranty protection as standard, because they should. Worth knowing for 2026: BA has tightened cabin bag enforcement at busy Heathrow and Gatwick gates, with bag sizers in active use and oversized bags routinely tagged at the gate and moved to the hold. Hard shell cabin luggage holds its shape at the sizer; a bag built to the exact published dimensions means that’s never your problem.

Browse the full cabin luggage range to see all sizes side by side.

British Airways Cabin Luggage - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BA cabin bag size and weight limit?

The British Airways cabin bag allowance is 56 x 45 x 25cm including handles and wheels, with a combined cabin weight limit of 23kg across both the cabin bag and personal item. That 23kg limit applies to both bags together, not each individually. It’s the most generous combined cabin allowance of any major UK airline.

What is the BA personal item size?

British Airways allows a personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15cm, which must fit under the seat in front of you. Unlike some carriers, BA includes this on every fare type including Economy Basic. It’s guaranteed to stay in the cabin even on full flights where overhead space runs short.

Does British Airways check cabin bag size?

Yes, increasingly so. British Airways tightened enforcement at Heathrow and Gatwick during 2025, with bag sizers in active use at busy gates. Oversized cabin bags are routinely tagged and moved to the hold, with a checked bag fee applied if your allowance is already used. A bag built to 56 x 45 x 25cm passes every time.

Can I bring both a cabin bag and a personal item on BA?

Yes, on every fare. All British Airways passengers including those on Economy Basic fares can bring one 56 x 45 x 25cm cabin bag and one 40 x 30 x 15cm personal item into the cabin free of charge. Duty-free purchased after security is allowed on top of the standard allowance too.

What is the difference between BA cabin luggage and a budget airline allowance?

Significant. British Airways’ 56 x 45 x 25cm overhead cabin bag is notably larger compared to easyJet's 45x36x20cm overhead and Ryanair's 40x30x20cm free bag. You also get both a cabin bag and a personal item on every BA fare, where most budget carriers charge extra for anything beyond a single underseat bag.