Air France vs British Airways
Side-by-side comparison of Air France and British Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
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United Kingdom| Air France | British Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1933 | 1974 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | oneworld |
| Main hubs | Charles de Gaulle Airport | Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport |
| Aircraft types | 9 | 10 |
| Cabin bag weight | 12 kg (26 lb) | 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in) | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 30 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 30 min | 1 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +33 (0) 89 27 0265 4 | +44 20 8738 5050 |
Key differences
- British Airways allows a heavier cabin bag: 23 kg (51 lb) vs 12 kg (26 lb) at Air France.
- Air France opens online check-in earlier (30 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Air France lets you check in online closer to departure (30 min vs 1 h).
- Air France is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- British Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.