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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Has British Air changed their carryon weight restriction?

Awhile back when we flew Brish Air I thought there was a rather serious weight restriction on carry-ons -- something like 13 pounds. Now when I look at their website I see only a size restriction -- no mention of weight. Does this seem right with recent experiences you have had with BA? This would be great.
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Yes - over a year ago -- maybe two.

Virgin still has the 6 kilo limit but BA scrapped theirs.
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Last February they were weighing your trolleys prior security check; In Stansted.
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Last May I flew from Ams to Phoenix via LHR with them. I had a very heavy camera rucksack with me, certainly a lot more than 6 kilos, and it was never weighed. Not even queried.
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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They get upset if you carry more than 23kg on board
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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I get upset if anyone carries more than 23kg on board!
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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I would be upset if I were trying to carry 23kg anywhere! LOL
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Old Mar 29th, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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I can't even <i>imagine</i> a 23 kg carry on (and I travel w/ just carry on - except when on VS)
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