Missing Plane
Airline · BA · UK carrier

British Airways delayed or cancelled?

UK flag carrier based at London Heathrow. Flights departing the UK are covered by UK261 and flights departing the EU by EU261. Flights into the EU from outside Europe are not covered by EU261, because BA is not an EU airline.

7flights 3h+ late, 7 days
15cancellations, 7 days

How to claim

  1. Check the amount with the calculator. It depends on distance, not ticket price.
  2. Send a written claim through British Airways's website, with your booking reference and boarding passes.
  3. No answer after 6–8 weeks, or a refusal you disagree with? Go to the national enforcement body or a mediator, or let a claim service take over.
What happened to your flight?
Where were you flying?

How late did you arrive?

At your final destination, when the doors opened.

What reason did the airline give?

Check the email or text message they sent you.

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€250–€600Enter your route
Why this answer?
  • Under EU261, a flight 3+ hours late, cancelled at short notice or overbooked pays €250, €400 or €600 per passenger, depending on distance. Pick your airports to see your amount.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS · DISRUPTIONS · 7 DAYSUpdated 17 Oct, 18:09 UTC
FLIGHTFROMTOSCHEDSTATUSOWED UP TO
BA 477 BCN London1,148 km 14:40 CANCELLED €250
BA 181 LHR New York5,540 km 12:30 CANCELLED £520
BA 271 LHR Las Vegas8,395 km 12:15 +4h47 £520
BA 265 LHR San Diego8,807 km 11:35 +3h08 £260
BA 476 LHR Barcelona1,148 km 10:35 CANCELLED £220
BA 576 LHR Milan980 km 16 Oct 2026 CANCELLED £220
BA 494 LHR Palma1,348 km 16 Oct 2026 CANCELLED £220
BA 866 LHR Budapest1,489 km 16 Oct 2026 CANCELLED £220
BA 475 BCN London1,148 km 16 Oct 2026 CANCELLED €250
BA 1360 LHR Manchester243 km 16 Oct 2026 CANCELLED £220
BA 474 LHR Barcelona1,148 km 16 Oct 2026 CANCELLED £220
BA 568 LHR Milan980 km 16 Oct 2026 +3h28 £220 if 3h+ at arrival
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