British Airways flight delay claim

British Airways is the UK's largest international airline and once the pride of Britain. Things have changed slightly with an ageing fleet and cabin crew they haven't been heralded as the "nations favourite" much these days. After facing much competition from low-cost airlines British Airways has struggled to understand the needs if the modern day passenger.

However, British Airways still flies to over 500 destinations worldwide.

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British Airways Delayed or Cancelled Flights Claims FAQ

As with all airlines that fly to so many destinations and carry millions of passengers British Airways is always susceptible to flight delays and cancellations. If you have been delayed on a flight flown by British Airways then under EU Regulation 261/2004 you are entitled to compensation for your delayed flight, missed connection or if you have been denied boarding by British Airways.

Use our free flight checker at the top/bottom and side of this page to start your claim. You don't need any information to start your claim apart from the date of your British Airways flight.

When can I claim compensation from British Airways?

In accordance to EU Regulation 261/ 2004 passengers are entitled to compensation if they have encounted a flight delay of over 3 hours or if their flight has been cancelled. If you have been denied boarding due to over booking or miss a connection then you are also eligible for compensation.

What are the criteria to claim against British Airways?

Your flight needs to fulfill some the following criteria:

  • Your flight was from an airport within Europe with ANY AIRLINE
  • Your flight was to an airport within Europe on a European airline
  • Your flight was delayed at least three hours
  • Your flight was cancelled
  • Your flight was full and you were denied boarding
  • Your delay caused you to miss a connecting flight and you didnt arrive at your final destination within 3 hours of the expected arrival time.

Who is allowed to make a claim?

Anyone is allowed to make a flight delay claim. You can also claim for your travelling companions.

British Airways Flight Delays

15/06/2026 - flight BA142 from Indira Gandhi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA143 from London Heathrow Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA8488 from Malaga Airport to London City Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA8486 from Palma De Mallorca Airport to London City Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA2576 from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Cote Dazur Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA2642 from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA2640 from London Gatwick Airport to Malaga Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA2643 from Malaga Airport to London Gatwick Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA2641 from Malaga Airport to London Gatwick Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA296 from Chicago OHare International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA8477 from London City Airport to Nice Cote Dazur Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA8478 from Nice Cote Dazur Airport to London City Airport

14/06/2026 - flight BA7030 from Faro Airport to London City Airport

12/06/2026 - flight BA888 from London Heathrow Airport to Hannover Airport

12/06/2026 - flight BA303 from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

12/06/2026 - flight BA130 from Kempegowda International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

12/06/2026 - flight BA7301 from London City Airport to Milano Linate Airport

12/06/2026 - flight BA7302 from Milano Linate Airport to London City Airport

12/06/2026 - flight BA8714 from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport

11/06/2026 - flight BA479 from Barcelona International Airport to London Heathrow Airport


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