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BABritish Airways flights
British Airways is the UK's flag carrier, based at London Heathrow with a second base at Gatwick. It flies to more US cities than any other European airline and is a founding member of oneworld; its loyalty scheme was renamed The British Airways Club in 2025.
British Airways at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- BA / BAW
- Headquarters
- London
- Founded
- 1974
- Alliance
- oneworld
- Loyalty program
- The British Airways Club
- First checked bag
- From $75 (domestic)
- Fare types
- 7 (3 economy)
- Website
- britishairways.com
Hubs and focus cities
Fare types on British Airways
What each fare includes, from cheapest to most flexible. We show these details on every result so you can compare the true total.
| Fare | Cabin | Carry-on | Checked bags | Seat selection | Changes | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Economy | Included | From $75 | Fee | Not allowed | No |
| Economy Standard | Economy | Included | 1 included | Fee | $150 fee | No |
| Economy Plus | Economy | Included | 1 included | Included | Free | Yes |
| World Traveller Plus | Premium Economy | Included | 2 included | Included | $150 fee | No |
| Club World | Business | Included | 2 included | Included | Free | No |
| Club World Flex | Business | Included | 2 included | Included | Free | Yes |
| First | First | Included | 3 included | Included | Free | Yes |
Popular British Airways routes
City pairs where British Airways flies nonstop. Each page shows fares by month, competing airlines and the best day to fly.
- New York to LondonJFK → LHR
- Chicago to LondonORD → LHR
- Washington to LondonIAD → LHR
- Atlanta to LondonATL → LHR
- Miami to LondonMIA → LHR
- Dallas to LondonDFW → LHR
- Los Angeles to LondonLAX → LHR
- San Francisco to LondonSFO → LHR
- Seattle to LondonSEA → LHR
- Philadelphia to LondonPHL → LHR
- Denver to LondonDEN → LHR
- Las Vegas to LondonLAS → LHR
British Airways: common questions
Does British Airways charge for checked bags?
On most economy fares the first checked bag costs about $75 each way (more at the airport). Economy Standard, Economy Plus and World Traveller Plus fares include at least one bag. We show the bag allowance for every fare before you book.
Can I bring a carry-on on British Airways's cheapest fare?
Yes. British Airways's Economy Basic fare includes a personal item and a full-size carry-on bag, but seat selection costs extra and the fare cannot be changed.
Can I change or cancel a British Airways ticket?
Every booking on Air1 Tickets can be cancelled free within 24 hours (for flights 7+ days out). After that, Economy Basic fares cannot be changed, while Economy Plus fares allow changes with no change fee (you pay any fare difference). Refundable fares return the full amount.
How do I check in for a British Airways flight?
Check in online or in the British Airways app from 24 hours before departure using the airline confirmation code on your Air1 Tickets e-ticket. Your Air1 reference is for managing the booking with us; the airline code (six characters) is what British Airways needs.
Fare rules and fees are set by British Airways and change; the details shown when you search are authoritative for your booking. British Airways is a trademark of its owner.