Of 38,860 sampled BA departures, 78.5% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 32.6 minutes. Sample window: Nov 2, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Its published schedule has about 21 flights a week on 2 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1,287 | 66.2% | 27.8 min |
| Jan 2026 | 1,061 | 63.3% | 28.5 min |
| Feb 2026 | 961 | 44.5% | 17.4 min |
| Mar 2026 | 2,240 | 63.4% | 23.4 min |
| Apr 2026 | 1,437 | 56.0% | 19.9 min |
| May 2026 | 2,215 | 71.8% | 26.4 min |
| Jun 2026 | 2,287 | 80.2% | 39.3 min |
| Jul 2026 | 4,071 | 81.3% | 32.6 min |
| Aug 2026 | 6,326 | 85.1% | 36.2 min |
| Sep 2026 | 7,718 | 86.8% | 35.2 min |
| Oct 2026 | 7,744 | 84.9% | 36.9 min |
| Nov 2026 | 112 | 70.5% | 27.8 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 19,956 | 91.8% | 37.9 min |
| London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 1,891 | 79.3% | 34.6 min |
| Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | 1,796 | 55.9% | 21.9 min |
| Glasgow Airport (GLA) | 1,743 | 36.6% | 15.4 min |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | 1,506 | 94.3% | 39.4 min |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) | 1,099 | 66.8% | 28.9 min |
| Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) | 776 | 37.2% | 16.6 min |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) | 691 | 75.3% | 30.7 min |
| Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) | 660 | 56.5% | 23.7 min |
| Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) | 652 | 48.0% | 19.0 min |
2 active registered aircraft.
| Aircraft type | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Boeing 777 | 2 |
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