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British Airways Helpful Information

British Airways is the national airline of the United Kingdom. They run a full-service operation and are certified as a 4-star airline. 

We have put together a helpful guide of important information you may need before you fly.

Check In

You can check in through the British Airways- Manage My Booking portal. To access your flight, you will require your British Airways Booking Reference, found on your  My Canada Trips documentation as well as your Surname. 
 
  • Online Check-In: which we recommend, is available 24 hours prior to departure with free seat reservations, however, this is always subject to availability.
  • Check-in at the airport: kiosks will open 3 hours before flight departure.
 
For international travel, you require a government-issued Passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date you return to the United Kingdom. Please see our helpful ‘Passports, Visas & FCO advice’ section if you are unsure of your requirements.
 
Advanced Passenger Information (APIS) Advanced Passenger Information can be collected at Check-In at the airport. In addition, we thoroughly recommend completing this information in advance online through British Airways- Manage My Booking. 
 
British Airways - Manage My Booking 
British Airways App

Seat Selection

Seat Selection at Charge: It is now the industry standard for seat selection to be at a cost and can only be booked directly through the airline, seat costs are per person per flight. Seat selection can only be completed once your flights have been ticketed, this typically happens automatically roughly 4 weeks prior to travel. However, if purchasing a seat is very important to you please touch base with your consultant directly any time after your final payment has been made and they can request early ticketing on your behalf, this will allow you seat selection access within 24 hours via British Airways- Manage My Booking.

Cabins

Please refer directly to the British Airways Travel Classes page for a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class cabins.
 
British Airways - Economy/World Traveller Class
British Airways - Premium Economy/World Traveller Plus Class 
British Airways - Business/Club World Class
British Airways - First Class  

Luggage

Please refer directly to the British Airways Luggage pages for the ‘Carry On’ and ‘Checked Luggage’ requirements. 

For luggage inclusions please refer to your booking agent to confirm your checked baggage inclusions. 

British Airways - Baggage Allowance

British Airways - Car Seats & Prams

In Flight

 
For long-haul flights you will enjoy a starter, main and dessert as well as beverage service including hot, cold, and alcoholic drinks, following this you will receive in-flight snacks and a second meal.
 
Inflight entertainment on your seatback screen features a selection of the latest movies and tv shows as well as a selection of the classics is available onboard. 
 
British Airways - Entertainment
British Airways - Food & Drink
 
London Departures 
 
British Airways operate out of London Heathrow Terminal 3 & 5 and London Gatwick South. 
 
British Airways - Airport Information 
 

Connecting Flights : Heathrow

If your flight requires you to transfer through Heathrow Airport you may have a few questions about what to expect during this time. Please see Heathrows helpful guide on what to expect at the airport: 

Connecting Flights Heathrow

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