Of 34,775 sampled BA departures, 77.3% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 31.9 minutes. Sample window: Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Its published schedule has about 345 flights a week on 24 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1,418 | 60.4% | 22.6 min |
| 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 | 2,115 | 61.6% | 22.6 min |
| Apr 2026 | 1,437 | 56.0% | 19.9 min |
| May 2026 | 2,215 | 71.8% | 26.4 min |
| Jun 2026 | 2,282 | 80.1% | 39.3 min |
| Jul 2026 | 4,071 | 81.3% | 32.6 min |
| Aug 2026 | 6,316 | 85.1% | 36.2 min |
| Sep 2026 | 7,700 | 86.8% | 35.1 min |
| Oct 2026 | 3,428 | 84.3% | 37.6 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 16,745 | 91.7% | 37.7 min |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 1,847 | 78.0% | 33.9 min |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 1,766 | 55.4% | 21.8 min |
| Glasgow International (GLA) | 1,703 | 36.1% | 15.1 min |
| John F Kennedy International (JFK) | 1,427 | 94.5% | 39.4 min |
| Schiphol (AMS) | 1,034 | 66.7% | 28.5 min |
| Dyce (ABZ) | 758 | 37.2% | 16.3 min |
| Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | 659 | 55.8% | 23.3 min |
| Charles De Gaulle (CDG) | 655 | 76.0% | 30.6 min |
| Kastrup (CPH) | 636 | 48.1% | 18.6 min |
2 active registered aircraft.
| Aircraft type | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Boeing 777 | 2 |
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