Reimbursement and Compensation: British Airways

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If you think you might be owed British Airways delay compensation or British Airways cancellation compensation, you've come to the right place. We can explain your rights as an airline passenger and have the resources to help you claim up to €600 compensation per person.

According to our data on recent British Airways flights, there were 4838 departures within 24 hours and 58.16% were on time.

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British Airways Flight Delays Today

How many British Airways flights were delayed today?

  • Our data indicates that there were 27 British Airways flights delayed by more than 3 hours over a 24-hour period.

  • 0.72% of domestic flights and 0.52% of international flights were delayed more than 3 hours.

  • Passengers who arrive at their destination more than 3 hours late may be entitled to compensation. Check here.

  • To find out more about British Airways punctuality

Compensation for delayed British Airways flight

Even though airlines like British Airways strive to keep to their scheduled times, flights can still arrive late. Fortunately, as a traveller, you are protected by airline passenger rights when British Airways flights are delayed.

Since British Airways is based in the EU, almost all of its flights are protected by EC 261, one of the most comprehensive laws protecting air passenger rights worldwide.

EC Regulation 261 grants passengers the right to seek compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights that are not their fault.

There are some exceptional circumstances that may exempt airlines from paying compensation, such as bad weather or problems at the airport. However, if the delay is caused by technical problems or a strike by airline staff, you are likely to be owed compensation under Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004.

In addition, you generally have up to 3 years to file a British Airways flight delay compensation claim. All you need to do is enter your flight details and our easy-to-use flight delay compensation calculator will tell you if you are entitled to monetary compensation and our team of experts will be on hand to help you get it.

Delayed or canceled flight with British Airways? Find out if you're owed up to 600€ in compensation

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British Airways: Flight Canceled Today

How many British Airways flights were canceled today?

  • Recent data show that British Airways has cleared 406 within 24 hours.

  • 10.82% of domestic flights and 7.89% of international flights have been canceled.

  • Has your flight been canceled with less than 14 days notice from the scheduled departure date? You may be entitled to compensation up to €600. Check here. .* To learn more about the punctuality of British Airways

Flight Cancellation Compensation British Airways

In the event of a British Airways flight cancellation, European laws on air passenger rights are clear: British Airways must offer you alternative transportation to get to your destination or, if you prefer, a refund.

In addition, if you received a notice regarding cancellation less than 14 days before departure, you may also be able to claim compensation up to €600 per person.

In general, when British Airways cancels flights, it will attempt to rebook passengers directly onto another flight at no additional cost. You can request other changes if the alternative flight that is offered does not work for you or if you no longer want to take that trip.

If British Airways can book you a new flight that lands at a similar time to your original flight, it is not required to pay any compensation. This is correct, because you will arrive at your destination with minimal disruption to your plans. However, in many cases, passengers whose flights are canceled at the last minute have the right to file a claim against British Airways for compensation.

All this applies unless the flight cancellation was caused by an event beyond the control of British Airways, such as bad weather conditions or an accident at the airport. These events are referred to as exceptional circumstances.

Find out more about your right to compensation for a canceled flight here.

Claim up to 600€ in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.

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Flight Compensation and Air Passenger Rights

Because British Airways is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.

The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.

Which British Airways flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?


How Much British Airways Flight Compensation?

DistanceCompensation
All flights under 1,500 kmUp to €250 per person
Internal EU flights over 1,500 kmUp to €400 per person
Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 kmUp to €400 per person
Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 kmUp to €600 per person

The table shows values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261

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As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may affect any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.

Flight statistics: delays and cancellations of British Airways

Punctuality of British Airways (24 hours):

Total flights: 4838
On-time flights: 2814
Punctuality rate: about 58.16% of all flights were on time
Long delays (greater than 3 hours): 27
Flight cancellations: 406

The number of flights shown is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.


About British Airways

British Airways is the largest airline in the United Kingdom based on fleet size. When measured by passengers carried, it is second-largest in the United Kingdom behind EasyJet.

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Recent delays and cancellations

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    China Southern Airlines

    Canceled

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    PVG

    12/12/2024

    9:05 PM

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    Nordic Regional Airlines

    Canceled

    Oslo

    Helsinki

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    HEL

    12/12/2024

    8:50 PM

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  • EI388

    Aer Lingus

    Canceled

    Shannon

    London

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    LHR

    12/12/2024

    8:05 PM

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  • CZ8206

    China Southern Airlines

    Canceled

    Shanghai

    Shenzhen

    PVG

    SZX

    12/12/2024

    7:45 PM

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  • AY917

    Nordic Regional Airlines

    Canceled

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    Oslo

    HEL

    OSL

    12/12/2024

    7:40 PM

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    Malaysia Airlines

    Canceled

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    Kuala Lumpur

    KUA

    KUL

    12/12/2024

    7:40 PM

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  • JL588

    Japan Airlines

    Canceled

    Hakodate

    Tokyo

    HKD

    HND

    12/12/2024

    7:35 PM

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  • JL698

    Japan Airlines

    Canceled

    Miyazaki

    Tokyo

    KMI

    HND

    12/12/2024

    7:25 PM

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  • BA2663

    British Airways

    Canceled

    Faro

    London

    FAO

    LGW

    12/12/2024

    7:00 PM

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  • IB1358

    Iberia

    Canceled

    Casablanca

    Madrid

    CMN

    MAD

    12/12/2024

    6:55 PM

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