British Airways delay compensation
BA flights departing the UK or EU are covered by UK261/EU261. Compensation tiers are €250 / €400 / €600 (or GBP equivalent).
Tips for British Airways claims
- BA may offer vouchers first - you can still pursue statutory compensation.
- For UK departures, UK261 applies; for EU departures, EU261 applies.
- Keep proof of scheduled vs actual arrival time.
Compensation amounts
On qualifying routes, fixed compensation is typically €250 (short haul), €400 (medium), or €600 (long haul) per passenger when arrival delay is 3+ hours and extraordinary circumstances do not apply. Estimate yours with the calculator or read how to claim.
Related situations
Missed connections, cancellations, denied boarding, and extraordinary circumstances - see our scenario guides.
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