Fixed per-passenger amounts — owed regardless of ticket price, on top of refund or rerouting.
| Flight distance | EU261 (€) | UK261 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,500 km | €250 | £220 |
| 1,500–3,500 km | €400 | £350 |
| Over 3,500 km | €600 | £520 |
| Over 3,500 km, arrival 3–4 h late | €300 (halved) | £260 (halved) |
| Cancellation, rerouted close to schedule | 50% of band | 50% of band |
| Know before you claim | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BA's long-haul network means real €600/£520 claims — transatlantic delays of 4+ hours hit the top band. |
| 2 | On 3,500 km+ routes, a 3–4 hour arrival delay lets BA halve the payment; over 4 hours, the full €600/£520 is due. |
| 3 | Connecting itineraries on one ticket are judged at the final destination — a late Heathrow hop that strands you counts at journey's end. |
EU261/UK261 fixed compensation applied to British Airways routes: distance bands, the 3-hour arrival test, 50% reductions, denied boarding, and the duty of care. Per passenger: €250/400/600 or £220/350/520.
Sources: Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 · UK CAA guidance.
Whether British Airways's extraordinary-circumstances defence holds in your specific case can't be decided here — the page shows what is owed if it fails. Codeshares operated by another carrier follow the operating airline, not the brand on the ticket.