British Airways vs Norwegian Air UK
Side-by-side comparison of British Airways and Norwegian Air UK: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Kingdom
| British Airways | Norwegian Air UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1974 | 2015 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | oneworld | - |
| Main hubs | Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport | Gatwick Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 23 kg (51 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 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 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +44 20 8738 5050 | +44(0)330 828 0854 |
Key differences
- British Airways allows a heavier cabin bag: 23 kg (51 lb) vs 10 kg (22 lb) at Norwegian Air UK.
- Norwegian Air UK opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
- British Airways lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- Norwegian Air UK is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while British Airways bundles more into the ticket.
- British Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
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.