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

30/04/2026 - flight BA823 from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to London Heathrow Airport

29/04/2026 - flight BA2590 from London Gatwick Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport

29/04/2026 - flight BA269 from London Heathrow Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

29/04/2026 - flight BA914 from London Heathrow Airport to Dusseldorf Airport

29/04/2026 - flight BA206 from Miami International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

29/04/2026 - flight BA2654 from London Gatwick Airport to Alicante International Airport

28/04/2026 - flight BA207 from London Heathrow Airport to Miami International Airport

28/04/2026 - flight BA290 from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

27/04/2026 - flight BA2202 from Cancun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

27/04/2026 - flight BA242 from Benito Juarez International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

27/04/2026 - flight BA56 from OR Tambo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

27/04/2026 - flight BA196 from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to London Heathrow Airport

27/04/2026 - flight BA112 from John F Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

27/04/2026 - flight BA291 from London Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

26/04/2026 - flight BA173 from London Heathrow Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

26/04/2026 - flight BA297 from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago OHare International Airport

26/04/2026 - flight BA1439 from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport

26/04/2026 - flight BA2203 from London Gatwick Airport to Cancun International Airport

24/04/2026 - flight BA491 from Gibraltar Airport to London Heathrow Airport

24/04/2026 - flight BA286 from San Francisco International Airport to London Heathrow Airport


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