British Airways Bag Check Rates by Airport 2026
Strictness: 6/10Based on 9,700 traveller reports across 9 airports. The strictest airport is Dublin Airport (DUB) with a 42% check rate. Data updated March 2026.
Most Likely to Check Your Bag
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
DUB
42%
high
40%
high
40%
high
40%
high
40%
high
40%
BRS
40%
GLA
40%
medium
40%
Low confidence airports (fewer than 5 reports) shown at reduced opacity. Submit a report to improve accuracy →
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the British Airways check rate calculated?
The check rate is based on crowdsourced traveller reports. A "check" means staff measured, weighed, or visually inspected the bag at the gate. Rates update as new reports are approved.
What does Confidence level mean?
Confidence reflects the number of reports. High = 20+ reports, Medium = 5–19, Low = fewer than 5. Low-confidence airports are shown at reduced opacity.
What is British Airways's strictness score?
British Airways's overall strictness score is based on policy analysis and crowdsourced reports. See our methodology page for the full calculation.