British Airways (BA) passengers can claim €250-€600 for flights delayed 3+ hours under EU261/UK261. This guide covers British Airways's common rejection tactics and how to overcome them.
British Airways Delay Compensation: How to Claim in 2026
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Delayed 3+ hours, cancelled at short notice or denied boarding on British Airways? Under EU261 and UK261 you may be owed €250–€600 (£220–£520) per passenger, depending on flight distance. The sections below cover British Airways's known rejection tactics and how a claim works.
About British Airways
British Airways (BA) is a United Kingdom-based airline. As a UK-registered carrier, British Airways is subject to UK261 on flights departing UK airports, and to EU261 on flights departing EU airports.
Popular British Airways routes we handle claims for:
- London Heathrow-New York JFK
- London Gatwick-Dubai
- London City-Edinburgh
How to Claim Compensation from British Airways
- Check your eligibility - Enter your British Airways flight number and date in our free checker.
- Submit your claim - Upload your booking confirmation and sign our Letter of Authority.
- We contact British Airways - Our legal team handles all negotiations withBritish Airways's claims department.
- Receive your payout - Once British Airways accepts the claim, we transfer your compensation minus our 25% success fee.
Known British Airways Claim Issues
Based on thousands of British Airways claims we've processed, here are the common issues and how we overcome them:
- Complex connecting flight policies
- May cite IT system failures (not valid extraordinary circumstance)
- Long-haul claims can involve multiple jurisdictions
Insider Tips for British Airways Claims
- BA provides detailed delay certificates at the gate—always request one
- Keep Executive Club records if you're a member
- For connecting flights, the final arrival delay determines compensation