British Airways vs Deutsche Lufthansa AG — carry-on baggage compared | CabinPax

Carry-on rules side by side: maximum dimensions, weight allowance, personal item. Data updated April 2026.

British Airways and Deutsche Lufthansa AG sit in similar segments, which makes the comparison cleaner — what shifts is mostly the dimensional grid and a few details around the personal item.

British Airways pulls ahead on dimensions (56x45x25 cm versus 55x40x23 cm for Deutsche Lufthansa AG). When the carry-on is right at the limit, British Airways keeps the door open while Deutsche Lufthansa AG closes it.