Can I take a wedding dress as hand luggage British Airways?


Can I take a wedding dress as hand luggage British Airways? You can take your wedding dress, morning suit or bridesmaid dress as part of your hand baggage as long as it does not exceed your hand baggage allowance (i.e. number, size and weight of bags).


Are British Airways strict with hand luggage?

How Strict is British Airways about carry on luggage? British Airways are known for being generous regarding a carry-on luggage allowance. They understand that if you are travelling with carry-on baggage only, you may need extra room.


Does a wedding dress count as hand luggage?

Airlines generally count wedding dresses as carry-on items, so be sure to check with the carry-on policies and fly through security with no problems. If your dress needs to pass through security checkpoints, rest assured that the officers are required to use gloves to avoid damaging the dress.


What items are not allowed in hand luggage British Airways?

Liquids, creams, powders and aerosols
  • Hand baggage requirements for liquids.
  • Toiletries, medicines and aerosols.
  • Alcoholic drinks.
  • Duty-free and airport purchases when connecting.
  • Food and infant milk.
  • Insulated packaging with liquid nitrogen.


Is British Airways strict on hand luggage?

How Strict is British Airways about carry on luggage? British Airways are known for being generous regarding a carry-on luggage allowance. They understand that if you are travelling with carry-on baggage only, you may need extra room.


What if my bag is over 23kg British Airways?

What if your bag weighs more than 23kg? If your checked baggage weighs more than your allowance, you may have to pay a heavy bag charge. Check your baggage allowance in the calculator above. We charge 65 GBP / 75 EUR / 100 USD / 100 CAD per overweight bag and one-way journey.


Can you take a razor in hand luggage?

Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.


What is banned from hand luggage on a plane?

Almost any sharp object you can imagine will not be allowed on-board a plane in your hand luggage. This includes obvious items like knives, saws, swords, and machetes, but also small items with blades like pairs of scissors that are 4 or longer in size.


Can I take 2 pieces of hand luggage on British Airways?

British Airways Hand Baggage
All customers are permitted to carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item (handbag, laptop) on board. Hand luggage must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and the small item must be no bigger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Both items can weight up to 23kg each.


Does ladies handbag count as hand luggage?

Yes, handbags do count as your one piece of hand luggage. The best way to get around this is to place your handbag within your cabin bag/luggage piece and remove it to use once onboard. The same rule applies to items such as laptops and items bought at the airport.