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British Airways flight delayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600
British Airways is a major carrier on Portugal-UK routes. Post-Brexit, flights from Portugal to the UK remain covered by EC 261/2004, and BA flights from the UK are covered by the UK's retained equivalent regulation.
Claims reputation
British Airways handles claims relatively professionally. They acknowledge claims quickly but may take 6-8 weeks to process and pay. They rarely require legal escalation for valid claims.
Tips for claiming against British Airways
- BA flights from Portugal are covered by EC 261 regardless of Brexit — don't let BA suggest otherwise.
- If BA offered a hotel or meals, you can still claim financial compensation on top of that.
- British Airways allows claims up to 6 years from the flight date under UK law.
Compensation amounts
€250
Under 1,500km
€400
1,500–3,500km
€600
Over 3,500km
Common British Airways routes
LIS-LHRFAO-LHROPO-LHRLIS-LGWFAO-LGW