Find out more about carrying these items with British Airways World Cargo

*Maximum dimensions: 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in)

We will accept non-motorised bicycles of all dimensions provided they are packed in a recognised bicycle bag.

Preparing bicycles for travel:

• bicycle pedals must be removed (or fixed inwards)
• handlebars must be fixed sideways
• the bicycle must be contained in a protective case or bag
• deflate the tyres to reduce the risk of damage.

We will accept the following diving equipment provided it is packed in a recognised kit bag and does not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions:

• scuba regulator
• tank harness
• tank pressure gauge
• face mask
• fins
• buoyancy control device
• snorkel
• weight belt
• cylinder tank

Preparing diving equipment for travel: 

• Cylinders must be empty
• Pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging. Please refer to the manufacturer for advice.
• Spear-guns must be unloaded with the spear packed separately.

We will accept golfing equipment as checked baggage providing it does not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions*.

• Golfing equipment will only be accepted if it is packed appropriately in a recognised bag or case to safeguard against damage.
• If the total number of checked bags is more than your free checked allowance, you will need to pay extra bag charges.
• A large golfing umbrella or parasol counts as one item of baggage.

*Maximum size: 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75in x 29.5in x 25.5in).
Maximum weight: 23kg (51lb). Bags between 23-32kg (51-70lb) will be accepted but a heavy bag charge may apply.

For specific instructions about firearms and ammunition please follow the link.

Carriage of Firearms and/or Ammunition

We will accept skis and snowboards up to 1.90m in length provided they are packed correctly. 

Preparing skis and snowboards for travel:

• skis and snowboards must be packed in a recognised ski or snowboard bag
• if you are travelling with skis and ski boots you should pack them in one of the following ways:
  
  - pack your skis and ski boots separately*
  - pack your ski boots within your checked baggage

* Each bag that exceeds your free checked baggage allowance will incur an extra bag fee.

• American Airlines and Iberia have different allowances for the carriage of ski boots. Please follow the links on this page to ‘Information if you're travelling on American Airlines and Iberia’ for more information about their allowances.

We will accept surfboards as long as they do not exceed the maximum dimensions and weight restrictions*. Surfboards will only be accepted if packed appropriately in a recognised bag or case to safeguard against damage.

*Maximum size: 190cm x 75cm x 65cm (75 x 29.5 x 25.5 inches).
Maximum weight: 23kg (51lb). Bags between 23-32kg (51-70lb) will be accepted, but a heavy bag charge may apply. Please note the maximum size applies to the surfboard bag, and not the surfboard.