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

11/02/2025 - flight BA229 from Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Airport to London Heathrow Airport

10/02/2025 - flight BA8720 from Glasgow International Airport to London City Airport

10/02/2025 - flight BA8723 from Glasgow International Airport to London City Airport

10/02/2025 - flight BA292 from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

10/02/2025 - flight BA749 from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse Airport to London Heathrow Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA8452 from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London City Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA56 from OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA66 from Philadelphia International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA172 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA114 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA292 from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

09/02/2025 - flight BA7319 from London Stansted Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

08/02/2025 - flight BA36 from Chennai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

08/02/2025 - flight BA2556 from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport

08/02/2025 - flight BA2557 from Geneva International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

08/02/2025 - flight BA2623 from Innsbruck Airport to London Gatwick Airport

08/02/2025 - flight BA67 from London Heathrow Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

08/02/2025 - flight BA293 from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

08/02/2025 - flight BA179 from London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

07/02/2025 - flight BA2217 from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport


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