Advance Passenger Information

The governments of various countries require British Airways to collect Advance Passenger Information for passengers prior to travel.

If your itinerary shows that you are travelling to one or more of these countries you will be asked by ITC Classics Holiday creators to provide this information.
We will only provide each country’s Control Authorities with the relevant information required by them, however some governments require airlines to provide them with direct access to airline passenger bookings (PNRs), which may contain other passenger data.

In order to ensure that your check-in at the airport is as smooth as possible and to avoid any additional queues, you are strongly advised to provide this information for each booking before going to the airport.

It is also important that the information is accurate so that you do not have any delay when you pass through Immigration on arrival in these countries.

The law requires British Airways (and all other airlines) to collect Advance Passenger Information, before travel, for all passengers travelling:
1. To Canada
2. To or from the United States of America
3. To or from Mexico
4. To or from China (except Hong Kong)
5. To certain destinations to and from the UK which include Dubai, Johannesburg, Bangkok and Islamabad.


USA
Laws in force in the USA require British Airways to collect the following information from all passengers travelling to and from the USA, prior to travel: -

Passport information, including passport number, country which issued passport, passport expiry date, given names (as they appear on passport), last name, gender, date of birth and nationality.

From 04 October 2005 US legislation requires passengers to provide the following additional information:
-Country of residence
-Alien Registration Number (Green Card) for those who have US residency.
-Destination address in the US for all passengers except US Citizens or residents


Other Countries
In addition, certain other countries require British Airways to submit Advanced Passenger Information about our passengers. These currently include: Canada, China (excluding Hong Kong), and Mexico.

The UK Government also requires British Airways to submit information about its passengers, when travelling to and from certain destinations. These currently include Miami, Washington, Dubai, Bangkok, Johannesburg and Islamabad.

British Airways will collect the following information about you, to be passed to the relevant authorities:
Passport information, including passport number, country which issued passport, passport expiry date, given names (as they appear on passport), last name, gender, date of birth and nationality.

To avoid queues at check-in, we would advise that you contact ITC Classics to provide this information, prior to arrival at the airport. If you have any questions, please contact your ITC Classics holiday creator.

Check in online

By checking in early online you can choose your own seat by using the interactive seating plan showing all the seats available on your chosen flight, from the comfort of your home or office. The ability to check in early will give you more seat choice. Once checked in you can easily collect your boarding pass from the Self Service Check-in kiosk and deposit your bags at the Fast Bag Drop desk, they can be tagged and sent to the aircraft. For even quicker transit through the airport you can use the new Online boarding pass. It's unique to British Airways and very easy to use. Check in for you flight, then print your unique 2-D bar coded pass on plain white A4/letter paper. This replaces the traditional boarding pass issued at the airport. Once at the airport, with your boarding pass in hand head straight for the departure gate. If you have baggage, deposit it at the Fast Bag Drop desk before you reach security. The British Airways Online Check-in is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Online Check-in closes 1 hour before departure and if flying to the US it closes 2 hours before departure.

Self–Service Check–in kiosks

British Airways Self-Service Check-in have been introduced to save you time by enabling you to speed through the airport, so allowing you more time to relax. British Airways has Self-Service Check-in kiosks at London Heathrow Terminals 1 and 4, London Gatwick North Terminal and Manchester and at most other UK airports.

Conventional Check In Desks

Conventional check–in desks will remain available at all airports throughout our network.

New Hand Baggage Rules

Passengers departing from or transferring through the UK may only take ONE piece of Hand Baggage

Due to airport security restrictions currently in place in the UK, only ONE piece of Hand Baggage will be permitted when departing from or transferring through the UK.

FIRST

Flexible check-in options. Avoid the queues by using one of the quick and flexible check-in options listed below:

• Dedicated FIRST Check-in desks
• Online check-in
• Self-Service Check-in kiosks
• Fast Bag Drop for passengers checked in online or at the Self-Service Check in kiosk

Fast Track departure channels will ensure you progress to the calm sanctuary of the FIRST lounge as quickly as possible.

First Class Baggage Allowances

Europe and all other international routes

• Hold Baggage:
  3 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil, Nigeria, Caribbean and Central America

• Hold Baggage:
  3 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

Club World

There are several options available to help speed you through the airport. These include:

• Dedicated check-in desks
• Online Check-in
• Self-Service Check-in kiosks
• Fast Bag Drop for passengers checked in online or at the Self-Service Check-in kiosk

Club World baggage allowances

Europe and all other international routes

• Hold Baggage:
  3 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil, Nigeria, Caribbean and Central America

• Hold Baggage:
  3 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

World Traveller Plus

British Airways want you to feel relaxed when you board. With that in mind, you have the choice of a number of check-in options, which include:

• Self-service check-in kiosks - select your seat and collect your boarding pass in less than a minute
• Online Check-in
• Fast Bag Drop for passengers checked in online or at the Self-Service Check-in kiosk
• Special needs check-in desk

World Traveller Plus baggage allowances

Europe and all other international routes

• Hold Baggage:
  2 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil, Nigeria, Caribbean and Central America

• Hold Baggage:
  2 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

World Traveller

You're in good hands when you fly with British Airways World Traveller. We'll do everything we can to ensure you have a smooth and comfortable journey, so you can just sit back, relax and enjoy what's on offer.

World Traveller baggage allowances

Europe and all other international routes

• Hold Baggage:
  1 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

USA, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil, Nigeria, Caribbean and Central America

• Hold Baggage:
  2 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

Euro Traveller

A range of check-in options - including online or Self-Service machines where you can check-in and select your seat in under a minute, and a Fast Bag Drop for hold luggage - help make your journey less stressful

Network & schedule

Whether you are on business or for leisure, British Airways Euro Traveller has a schedule to suit your plans, with frequent and conveniently timed flights to most European destinations

Euro Traveller Baggage Allowances

• Hold baggage:
  1 piece weighing up to 23kg in total. Maximum dimensions (H+W+L) 158cm (62in)
• Hand baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB.You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

Club Europe

• Hold Baggage:
  2 pieces. Maximum dimensions per bag (H+W+L): 158cm (62in). Maximum weight per bag: 23kg (51lbs).
• Hand Baggage:
  1 piece. Maximum dimensions 56x45x25cm/ 22x18x10in.
  NB. You must be able to lift your bag unaided into the aircraft overhead locker. Cabin crew will assist customers with additional needs.

Fast track through security for FIRST and Club World Passengers

Beat the queues. There is a Fast Track Arrivals channel through Passport Control at London Heathrow and Gatwick for non-EU passport holders, enabling you to avoid unnecessary queuing. Opening times may vary.

Excess baggage

All baggage in excess of free checked baggage allowances is charged at a fixed fee depending on the length of the journey.

Customers on most routes can pre-pay online for their excess baggage and receive a 30% discount on airport charges. The pre-pay facility can be accessed through BA Manage My Booking, which can be found within our online concierge. Pre-pay is not available on certain routes, and some credit cards cannot be used as payment methods.

To qualify for the discount, Pre-pay must be completed before check in, including before completing online check-in.

Excess baggage charges

Longhaul	Shorthaul	UK Domestic
£120 per bag or £84 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount)	£60 per bag or £42 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount)	£30 per bag or £21 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount)

Terraces - A new concept for lounges

Whatever mood you're in on the way there, or on the way back Terraces will help you make the most of your time. Encapsulating all the colours, textures and materials of nature. Where cotton covered sofas sit comfortably with wooden garden chairs. Where stone floors lie next to luxurious carpets. Where the outside meets inside and both mix perfectly.

World Wine Bar

A lively and welcoming place which introduces an element of sociability into the lounge. Stocked with soft drinks, beers and fine wines from around the world.

Larder

An area stocked with treats and snacks both savoury and sweet, where you are encouraged to help yourself.

Cappuccino and Juice Bar

Revitalise yourself with a glass of fresh fruit juice or a cup of freshly ground coffee in this light and airy Mediterranean-style bar.

Combiz and Business Facilities

Catch up with yourself in our business facility 'Combiz', a mixture of office and home*. You can phone, fax, plug in your laptop, meet with colleagues - or write letters and pay bills. *Combiz facilities vary at each lounge location

Washrooms

State-of-the-art facilities including showers, allowing you to freshen-up and revitalise.

*Facilities vary depending on location

Sanctuary

With its sofas, daybeds and recliners, the Sanctuary provides a peaceful retreat where you can relax, unwind or just sleep, in the silence of the mobile-free zone*.

Library and Quiet Area

An ideal place for catching up on the newspapers or for browsing through a book from our extensive selection or just somewhere to relax*.

Toy Box

A selection of toys will keep the children entertained while you sit back and watch them play*.

Locations Available; Uk North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East & Asia

Exclusive Lounges

FIRST
You have access to dedicated FIRST lounges at key airports, offering elegant and comfortable surroundings. In addition to these lounges, you have access to the Terraces* lounges which is one of the lounge concepts included in the network of over 250 lounges operated by, or on behalf of, British Airways and the oneworld partners.

Dine before you fly
On selected overnight flights, you have the option of dining in the lounge before your flight, so you can get straight to sleep once airborne. Pre-flight dining is available on all overnight flights from New York JFK, Newark, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto and Washington and at London Heathrow on flights leaving after 20.00.

Molton Brown Travel Spa
Truly unwind before your flight, with a visit to the Molton Brown Travel Spa at London Heathrow Terminals 1 and 4 and at New York JFK. Here a complimentary range of treatments and massages are provided, designed to relieve the stresses of the journey and prepare you for a relaxed and comfortable flight.

Arrivals Lounge

FIRST Feel revived, refreshed and ready for the day by completing your journey with a visit to the Arrivals Lounge. There you can take a power shower, get a bite to eat, catch up on work - even get your suit pressed. Arrivals lounges are available at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Johannesburg - facilities may vary

Find Additional Barbados Services for FIRST here.

Club World lounges


The different zones of our innovative Terraces* lounges are designed to suit your changing needs and moods - from a peaceful sanctuary, to a working zone, to a wine bar, and more. *Terraces available at at selected locations. Other lounge facilities may vary.

Dine before you fly
On selected overnight flights, you have the option of enjoying Pre-Flight Supper in the lounge before your flight, so you can get straight to sleep once airborne.

Molton Brown Travel Spa
Truly unwind before your flight, with a visit to the Molton Brown Travel Spa at London Heathrow Terminals 1 & 4 and at New York JFK. Here a complimentary range of treatments and massages are provided, designed to relieve the stresses of the journey and prepare you for a relaxed and comfortable flight.

Wireless LAN access from BT Openzone
Make even more of your time on the ground in British Airways’ airport lounges with BT Openzone. You can send and receive emails, use the internet and access your corporate intranet wire-free in British Airways arrival and departure lounges where you see the BT Openzone sign.

Arrivals Lounges

Feel revived, refreshed and ready for the day by completing your journey with a visit to the Arrivals Lounge. There you can take a power shower, get a bite to eat, catch up on work - even get your suit pressed. Arrivals lounges are available at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Johannesburg - facilities and opening times may vary.

Find Additional Barbados Services for Club World here.

FIRST

The FIRST cabin is a haven of calm, comfort and refinement - providing you with the personal space you need to escape and relax. Inspired by the British interior designer, Kelly Hoppen, the cabin is furnished using the highest quality fabrics and materials, to provide a modern and stylish feel.

Each private cabin contains a fold down visitor seat situated opposite allowing you to invite a fellow FIRST companion dine, work or chat with you.

New menus have been introduced including a wider range of canapés and 'Catch of the Day'*, a new range of fish dishes supplied by Loch Fyne. The 'Turndown Service’** allows you to have your bed made up at your request. Take advantage of new soft under-mattresses, foam leg rests and refreshed duvets and pillows.

From April 2007 look out for an enhanced catering offering including refreshed crockery, glassware, table linen and seat furnishings. English Afternoon Tea will be offered on all flights departing between 10.00-16.00 and less than 10 hours duration. Additional sweet and savoury treats will delight between meal services.

Find out more, British Airways FIRST

* Available on flights departing from London only
** Available on all long haul flights departing after 19.30 local scheduled time, all flights over ten hours and selected earlier long haul flights

Club World

Cabin environment
Enjoy the personal space, privacy and comfort afforded by Club World. In its unique cocooned environment, you have the flexibility to sleep, work or simply relax as you choose.

Work and stay in touch*
With in-seat lap top connection and telephone, Club World has all the facilities you need to catch up on work and stay in touch with colleagues, friends and family throughout your journey.

*Available on all 747 and selected 777 aircraft

World Traveller Plus


Whether you need to work or rest, you can relax and enjoy a more comfortable journey with World Traveller Plus. For that little bit extra, feel the benefits of a more spacious economy cabin with wider seats, extra legroom and more seat recline, meaning you can enjoy a relaxing journey to arrive in better shape.

Cabin Environment
A separate cabin at the front of economy, with fewer seats provides a more spacious and relaxing environment...at least 20% more personal space than World Traveller.

A wider seat with additional legroom and recline ensures you have a more comfortable flight. Your seat also incorporates adjustable features such as legrest, footrest, headrest and four-way lumbar support.

World Traveller

Cabin Environment Relax in our ergonomically designed seat complete with lumbar support, adjustable footrest and headrest, with blankets and cushions provided for your added comfort.

Euro Traveller

Cabin Environment
Sit back and relax with comfortable leather seats* and a 31 inch (77.5cm) seat pitch**. Enjoy the selection of complimentary newspapers available to most destinations when boarding the aircraft.

Club Europe

Cabin Environment
A separate cabin at the front of the aircraft with comfortable leather seats and a 34 inch seat pitch (85cm)*, gives you the seclusion and space you need to relax, eat and work.

*Leather seats not available on all aircraft. **Seat pitch on RJ100 and some rows of seats on Boeing 737 aircraft types and on British Airways Citiexpress Limited operated flights have a seat pitch less than 31 inches.

FIRST In-flight Dining

Choose from the extensive menu and the crew will prepare your meal to order and serve it at a time that suits you. Menus range from five course gourmet meals designed by the British Airways Culinary Council to light snacks and traditional comfort food.

The FIRST cellar holds the finest wines, Champagnes and spirits, served to you at any time during the flight along with soft drinks, espresso or cappuccino.

Personal Entertainment
If you would like to unwind, then in addition to the 18 in-flight video channels, 12 audio channels, and interactive games, you have your own personal video player with over 25 video titles to choose from.

Work and stay in touch*
Should you wish to keep in touch with family, friends or business colleagues then you can do with the in-seat personal phone. In-seat power and laptop power cables for your personal use means that you can catch up on your correspondence.

*Available on all 747s and selected 777s. Not available on 767 aircraft.

Club World

Enjoy an extensive menu which has been designed in conjunction with the British Airways' Culinary Council - everything from light salads and snacks to sumptuous four-course dining all complimented with fine wines and Champagne.

World Traveller Plus

Enjoy tasty three course meals designed by leading chefs, as well as a complimentary bar service which is available throughout your flight.

World Traveller

Service
Throughout your flight you will enjoy a warm and friendly service from our highly trained crew.
In-flight dining
Enjoy tasty three course meals designed by leading chefs, as well as a complimentary bar service which is available throughout your flight.

Euro Traveller

All Day Deli
Enjoy the contemporary 'All Day Deli' menu, varied to suit the time of day. There's also a selection of hot and cold drinks to suit your mood.

Club Europe

Service
Our dedicated Club Europe staff will take care of you throughout your journey providing a warm, responsive service.
In-flight dining
Club Europe menus have recently been refreshed to provide even greater choice and more appropriate food than before. Customers can enjoy a full English or Continental breakfast; hot or cold meals for lunch and dinner and High tea. All meals are served with freshly ground coffee, teas or a full bar plus a range of warmed breads.

First

Choose a title from our dedicated FIRST video library to view at your leisure, or sit back and enjoy the latest box office smashes, comedies, documentaries and sport on our multi-channel entertainment system.

Club World

With your own personal in-flight entertainment system, you can sit back and enjoy an extensive choice of on screen entertainment, interactive games* and CD-quality audio.

*Available on most aircraft.

World Traveller Plus

Enjoy your own seat back video screen with the wide choice of latest blockbuster movies and TV entertainment plus interactive games. (Available on most aircraft.)

Work and stay in touch
If you need to work, your seat is equipped with a laptop power point and an individual telephone.

World Traveller

Relax and enjoy your own personal seat back video screen* with our wide choice of latest blockbuster movies and TV entertainment or drift away listening to a choice of 12 channels of CD quality audio.

Club Europe

In-flight entertainment is offered in the form of short programs on longer European flights including Moscow and Athens.

Euro Traveller

In-flight entertainment is offered in the form of short programmes on longer European flights including Moscow and Athens.

FIRST

Enjoy the privacy of your own tastefully designed 'demi cabin' which offers exceptional levels of space and seclusion, enabling you to sleep, work, eat and relax in complete comfort. Each seat converts effortlessly at the touch of a button, into a 6ft 6in bed offering you an exceptional level of space and privacy. A visitor's seat is available enabling you to conduct private business meetings or enjoy dinner for two.

FIRST seating plans

The plans featured are representative of seating configurations on-board, but may vary according to aircraft.

Club World flat bed

Arrive refreshed, alert and ready for your day after a proper night's sleep on a truly flat bed. Club World's award winning seat design converts in to a six foot fully flat bed, providing a more natural sleeping position and, therefore, a better night's sleep. (Available on all 747 and selected 777 aircraft only.)

Seating plan for Club World flat bed

There are two different types of seat plans for Club World; these plans show the flat bed