British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic: hand luggage compared
Two airlines, two sets of rules. Here they are side by side.
British Airways vs Virgin Atlantic
British Airways is the more generous of the two: 56 x 45 x 25 cm against 56 x 36 x 23 cm on Virgin Atlantic. A bag that fits Virgin Atlantic will fit British Airways.
| British Airways | Virgin Atlantic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag size | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Cabin bag weight | no weight limit published | 10 kg |
| Cabin bag included? | Yes | Yes |
| Small bag size | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | not published |
| Small bag included? | Yes | Yes |
Check your own bag against both
Both sets of figures come from the airlines' own websites and were checked on 20 September 2026. See the full rules for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.