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British Airways

British Airways is a full-service airline with a global presence. Founded in 1974 in United Kingdom, it operates flights to United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates, and Japan and 2 others. Below you'll find the essentials on its inventory, pricing, baggage policy and a direct link to the official site.

United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates, and Japan and 2 others

About British Airways

Founded in 1974, British Airways is a full-service airline headquartered in United Kingdom. It operates a flight inventory with a global presence, alongside the other full-service airlines indexed on Gopaxo — Skyscanner, Google Flights, Kayak, Momondo, Kiwi.

Why choose British Airways?

British Airways's standout features include: real-time cross-airline search, price drop alerts, direct and connecting flights, flexible tickets with cancellation option. They make it easy to compare options before booking and protect your trip if anything goes wrong.

  • real-time cross-airline search
  • price drop alerts
  • direct and connecting flights
  • flexible tickets with cancellation option
  • loyalty programme with miles

How the platform works

On British Airways, you search by departure airport, destination and dates. Results are sorted by price, duration, stops or airline. Every flight shows the total price with taxes included, baggage policy, terminal and traveller reviews. Filters let you refine by departure time, airline and maximum layover duration.

Pricing, baggage and cancellation

British Airways typically offers several fare classes: Basic (no checked bag, no free changes), Flex (bag included, changes allowed) and Business/First (premium onboard services). Payment happens online at booking, taxes and service fees included. Some flights allow instalment payments.

Booking on British Airways

From Gopaxo, one click redirects you to British Airways's official site (https://www.britishairways.com) to finalise your booking. No extra fee: you get British Airways's official rate and its standard customer support.

Most frequent questions about Gopaxo

What is British Airways?

British Airways is a full-service airline headquartered in United Kingdom. It operates flights to United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Arab Emirates, and Japan and 2 others through its website and mobile app.

How does booking work on British Airways?

You choose your departure and arrival airports, dates, passenger count and class. British Airways shows available flights with the total price, taxes and fees included. Payment happens online, the e-ticket is sent by email.

Can I cancel my British Airways flight?

Depends on the fare. Basic fares are non-refundable. Flex fares offer partial refunds or vouchers. Business/First fares are usually 100% refundable. Optional cancellation insurance is available.

What baggage is included with British Airways?

Varies by fare: Basic usually includes 1 carry-on (8-10 kg max). Flex adds 1 checked bag (23 kg). Business/First allows 2 checked bags. Extra or oversized baggage is charged as an add-on.

Does British Airways offer direct flights?

Depends on the destination. Check the "direct flight" box in filters. On long-haul, a layover is often required but can reduce the price by 30-50%.

How do I contact British Airways support?

From your British Airways account, you can access live chat, confirmation emails with a support phone number and complaint forms. 24/7 support in most markets.