If you have experienced a flight disruption and you believe that you are entitled to British Airways delay compensation or British flight cancellation compensation, we have you covered.
British Airways has a reputation of being a reliable airline when it comes to efficiency and customer support; however, there are still a number of flights that are delayed and canceled throughout the EU and the UK on a monthly basis. Nearly 40% of BA flights are delayed on average.
Together with our trusted partner, we monitor any changes that are made to the official EU and UK flight rights regulations. We have kept all our resources up to date to ensure that you have the necessary information to proceed with starting your claim with us.
Since the start of 2024, we have assisted over 860 people in claiming their BA compensation for delayed/canceled flights. We offer a streamlined process whereby you are provided with all the necessary information you need before making your claim.
By Jared Benson (EU passenger rights expert). Last updated on 19th October 2024.
The below rights are underlined by EC261/2004 and understanding them is important when it comes to making your claim
•You have the right to compensation:
if your plane landed at the final destination 3 hours later than scheduled.
•You have the right to Care and Assistance:
during a significant delay, British Airways is obligated to assist you. This can include meals, refreshments, and accommodation if necessary. Be sure to retain any receipts, as these may also be reimbursed.
The British Airways delay policy aligns with EU regulation 261/2004, meaning that if your flight is delayed by more than 3 hours upon arrival at your final destination, you are eligible for compensation.
What to do:
1) Monitor for any further notifications from BA and save all flight details, such as bookings and boarding passes.
2) Read the below section on the requirements for BA delayed flight compensation and confirm that you are entitled to compensation.
3) Click the "Start Claim" button if you would like to proceed our easy streamlines claim process.
We continuously monitor the official European Union "261/2004 - EN - Flight Compensation Regulation - EUR-Lex" website page for any possible changes that may have been made to passenger rights, to ensure that our resources are kept up to date.
According to their regulations, in the event that your flight was delayed, cancelled or overbooked (not due to weather conditions or a possible security risks) you are entitled to compensation,
If your BA flight delay resulted in you arriving at your final destination 3 hours later than the original arrival time you are entitled to compensation.
❗Remember: compensation for your disrupted flight is your passenger right, therefore, it is important to make sur that you keep all flight details, receipts and British Airways notifications before your start your claim with us.
•Flights less than 1500km - €250 in compensation.
•Flights between 1500-3500km - €400 in compensation.
•Flights over 3500km - €600 in compensation.
In the event that BA cancelled your flight, you have the below rights under EC 261:
•The airline must offer you the option to rebook you on the next available departing flight to your destination.
•If your rebooked flight is the following day, you should make a claim with British Airways for any expenses that you might have incurred (meals, hotels and transportation).
•You have the right to claim compensation from British Airways, as long as you meet the below criteria.
1) Make sure you are up to date with any updates on your flight status via the British Airways mobile app or by asking a support desk assistant.
2) Ask a BA desk assistant if you can be booked on the next available flight.
3) Confirm the total distance of your flight, as this will determine how much compensation you can claim from BA for your flight cancellation.
4) If you wish to start your claim, click the “Start Claim” button and you will be redirected to the Skycop, the No.1 compensation company in the EU and the UK.
Under your EC passenger rights, you can be refunded by British Airways for your cancellated flight. Go to "My Bookings" and see the options that you have available.
Contact the support team from the travel agent application and ask them what options you have to request a refund. In the case that you experience any issues with being refunded, please contact British Airways directly.
Under your EU regulations, you can only claim compensation if your were informed of your flight cancellation 14 days before your departure date.
In the event that British Airways had to cancel your flight, you would have receive an email and the option to be refunded.
For flights less than 1500km.
For flights between 1500-3500km.
For flights over 3500km.
Collect all flight details (bookings and updates from the airlines), as well as any receipts from hotel, transport and meal expenses.
Once you have confirmed that you are entitled to compensation (flight was delayed/cancelled less than 14 days before departure) and you wish to proceed with your claim, click the "Start Claim" button.
You will be referred to our trusted provider partner. Provide the requested details and your compensation will be in your hands within a matter of days.
If the airline notified you of the cancellation less than 14 days before your departure date, you are entitled to compensation.
Should you require more information before claiming your British Airways, click here
According to our statistics, BA overbooks just over 20% of the time. In the event that you have been denied boarding, you can claim compensation.
For more information on denied boarding rights, click here.
If you have arrived at your final destination more than 3 hours later than the expected time, due to your British Airways missed connecting flight, which in turn was caused by a delay in one of the legs, you are entitled to compensation.
If you require additional information on missed connecting flights, click here.
Our partner has assisted in claiming over 800 claims from BA and out of the all the compensation providers that we have worked with in the past several years, we have never worked with one such a high success rate. We refer you to a guaranteed claim victory.
Only once you have been paid your compensation for your flight, do we get paid for our service
In some cases, BA may reject your claim, even if your flight disruption meets the criteria for making a claim. Our partner enforces your rights and ensures that your are compensated for your troubles.
Both our and our partners team will answer any questions you may have, regarding the claim process. Everyone is updated on any progress made.
Yes, you can check-in online from 24 hours before your departure.
1) On the official British Airways website, select "Manage my bookings"
2) Select "Check-in".
3) Fill in your booking reference and your last name.
4) Download/save your boarding pass.
You can check-in from 2 hours before your departure time and save your mobile boarding pass on your phone.
Yes, you can cancel your flight via "Manage My Booking", however there is a cancellation charge, according to British Airways terms and conditions.
Only if you booked your flight with BA directly, can you cancel your flight within 24 hours of the booking and get a full refund. Go to "Manage my Bookings" and select the flight ticket that you wish to cancel.
Only if you booked through the website or mobile app, is there no BA cancellation fee.
Contact our customer support team for assistance with your booking or any other questions you may have.
Remember: In order to cancel a flight without any cancellation charges, you have to cancel within 24 hours of your booking.
Please reach us at sforbesreccemarketing@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
On average, BA compensation can take up to 30-40 days.
You have to arrive at your final destination 3 hours later than the expected arrival time.
Yes, you can claim compensation in the event that your flight was delayed, however, only if you meet the following criteria: You arrived at your destination more than 3 hours later than the expected arrival time.
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