Travel preparation
Know before you go
It's always good to be prepared, and we want you to have the best journey possible when you travel with us.
Traveller's checklist
It can be quite a task finding out everything you need to know about before you go away, so we've put together a handy checklist to help you out.
Special assistance
We know that there are times when you may need extra help - if you have a disability, you’re travelling with children, or your child is travelling alone - we will do everything we can to make sure that you have a great journey.
Group travel
No one flies to more destinations through London than British Airways. If you are interested in booking a group with us, we can make the travel experience easier for you.
Destination guides
Find out what to see and do in the most popular places around the world. Our handy guides give you the low down, before you even arrive.
Online check-in and demo
From 24 hours before your flight, you can check in on ba.com and print your own boarding pass. When you arrive at the airport, all you do is leave your bags at the Fast Bag Drop desk then you're free to go straight through security to departures.
Advance Passenger Information
Certain governments require us to collect Advance Passenger Information before you travel. We recommend that you use ‘Manage My Booking’ to give us this information before you leave for the airport.
Passports and visas
It's your responsibility to know what passport and visas you need for the country you're travelling to, so check the details early with the IATA service and be prepared.
If you would like help in obtaining valid passport and travel visas, VisaCentral will be able to assist you.
US Immigration requirements
You must make sure you have the correct travel documents before travelling to the US, so find out more with our comprehensive information.
