British Airways vs Vueling Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of British Airways and Vueling Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Kingdom
Spain| British Airways | Vueling Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Founded | 1974 | 2004 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | oneworld | - |
| Main hubs | Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport | Barcelona Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 3 |
| Cabin bag weight | 23 kg (51 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) | from 10 EUR (≈ 11.6 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 50 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +44 20 8738 5050 | 902808005 |
Key differences
- British Airways allows a heavier cabin bag: 23 kg (51 lb) vs 10 kg (22 lb) at Vueling Airlines.
- British Airways includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 15 kg (33 lb) at Vueling Airlines.
- Vueling Airlines lets you check in online closer to departure (50 min vs 1 h).
- Vueling Airlines 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.
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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.