Personal Item
Lufthansa40 x 30 x 15 cm
British Airways40 x 30 x 15 cm
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Lufthansa vs British Airways baggage rules
A source-backed comparison of Lufthansa and British Airways personal item and carry-on limits, fare conditions and weight rules.
Quick verdict
Neither airline is universally more generous; the answer changes by item or by edge.
Personal item and carry-on side by side
| Bag type | Lufthansa | British Airways | Dimensional result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm Weight not listed Included · All listed cabins | 40 x 30 x 15 cm Weight not listed Included · Standard | Lufthansa and British Airways publish the same dimensional limit for the compared item. |
| Carry-on | 55 x 40 x 23 cm Max 8 kg Check fare conditions · Route and fare dependent | 56 x 45 x 25 cm Weight not listed Included · Standard | British Airways is dimensionally more generous; Lufthansa is stricter for this bag type. British Airways's published frame contains Lufthansa's listed size. |
Source match date
Recently source-checkedPublished dimensions were matched to the official source within 45 days; fare and weight coverage may be separate.
Source match date Aug 7, 2026
Relative published size frames
Carry-on
Lufthansa55 x 40 x 23 cm
British Airways56 x 45 x 25 cm
Bar area is a simple volume comparison for orientation only. Airline sizers enforce each edge separately; volume alone cannot prove that a bag fits.
Official policy sources
Explore the published size limits
Common questions before you pack
Neither airline is universally more generous; the answer changes by item or by edge. Compare both rows because personal-item and overhead-bag results can differ. Fare and weight rules remain separate from dimensions.
Possibly, but only if every packed edge fits both airlines' current limit and your fares include that item. Use the prefilled comparison, then verify both official sources.
Not necessarily. Inclusion can depend on the fare, route, cabin or add-on even when the dimensions fit. The table shows the published inclusion status; your ticket controls the final allowance.