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BA · Full-Service Carrier · United Kingdom

British Airways delayed
your flight?
You're owed money.

EU law entitles you to up to €600 in compensation.
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British Airways (BA)
Hub: London Heathrow · United Kingdom · Fleet: 262 aircraft
🏆 Up to €600
Fixed by EU law — Regulation EC 261/2004
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British AirwaysFleet Overview

Aircraft fleet composition and age data

262
Aircraft in Fleet
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15.3 years
Average Fleet Age
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20
Aircraft Types

🛩️ Aircraft Types in Service

Airbus A319Airbus A320Airbus A320 (Sharklets)Airbus A320 NEOAirbus A321Airbus A321 (Sharklets)Airbus A321 NEOAirbus A350Airbus A350-1000Airbus A380Airbus A380-800Boeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing 777-200Boeing 777-300Boeing 787-10Boeing 787-8Boeing 787-9
Oldest Aircraft
Boeing 747-400 (1989)
Newest Aircraft
Airbus A320 NEO (2025)

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Enter your British Airways flight number and date. Our system instantly checks if EC 261/2004 applies.

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Money lands in your account. Average payout: €318. Only pay if you win — 35% service fee, zero upfront.

3–6 months typically
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Your rights are protected by EU law — Regulation EC 261/2004

Applies to all flights departing from EU airports, or arriving into the EU on an EU-based carrier.

How much is British Airways owed you?

The amount depends on your flight distance and delay length. Under EC 261/2004, fixed amounts apply.

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Flights covered

Any British Airways flight departing from the EU, regardless of destination.

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6-year lookback window

You can claim for delayed flights up to 6 years ago in most EU countries.

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Delayed flights. Real compensation.

British Airways is the United Kingdom's flag carrier and one of the world's most recognised full-service airlines, operating from its primary hub at London Heathrow. With a fleet of 262 aircraft — including Airbus A380s, Boeing 777s, and Boeing 787 Dreamliners — British Airways serves destinations across six continents. The average fleet age of 15.3 years reflects its blend of long-serving widebodies and newer NEO narrowbodies. Passengers travelling on British Airways flights departing from EU or UK airports benefit from strong compensation protections. Under EC 261/2004, a delayed or cancelled British Airways flight may entitle you to up to €600 in compensation. Whether you faced a long delay, lost a connection, or were denied boarding, your rights are enforceable. EU Regulation EC 261/2004 entitles you to fixed compensation — regardless of what the airline tells you.

€250
Short-haul
€400
Medium-haul
€600
Long-haul
6 years
Claim lookback

When can you claim?

Delay of 3+ hours at arrival

If your British Airways flight arrived 3+ hours late — regardless of stated reason — you may be entitled to up to €600.

Flight cancelled with <14 days notice

Cancellations announced less than 14 days before departure trigger the same fixed compensation amounts.

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Denied boarding (overbooking)

If British Airways bumped you due to a full flight, you're entitled to compensation plus a full refund or rerouting.

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Flights up to 6 years old

In most EU countries, you can claim compensation retroactively for disrupted flights up to 6 years ago.