Can I carry my ‘Ryanair’ bag on a BA flight to US?
Simon Calder answers your questions on cabin bag restrictions, flight changes and compensation
Q My dilemma is this: I have booked a flight from Heathrow to Raleigh in North Carolina with British Airways, flying back from Orlando with American Airlines. I have a “Ryanair-sized” case: one that I have always taken on board with Ryanair with no problems. I deliberately take the absolute minimum in terms of clothing, etc. But when I went into my local travel agent just to check the size for cabin baggage on my flights, I was told that I would probably be unable to take it on board. They said it would have to go in the hold. Is that correct: can I really not take my small case on board the transatlantic flights? Must I check it in and wait for it at the other end? This all seems bizarre to me.
Judy S
A I suggest you find a new travel agent. You have the right to expect that a travel professional should understand and communicate the very generous cabin baggage allowance on British Airways and US carriers.
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