British Airways flight cancellations and delays today
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British Airways flight performance: last 30-day overview
Based on flights tracked last month, compared to the previous 30 days.
Total flights analyzed
153,194
Delayed 1+ hours
12632
βΌ -8.14 %
Delayed 3+ hours
2126
βΌ -6.71 %
Cancelled flights
2778
βΌ -12.61 %
Breakdown by flight distance
Short flights (under 1,500 km)
11569
Medium flights (1,500 - 3,500 km)
3504
Long flights (3,500+ km)
2426
Worst routes to avoid with British Airways
Cape Town (CPT) β Victoria Falls (VFA)
20 disrupted out of 32 flights
62.50%
Doha (DOH) β Baghdad (BGW)
14 disrupted out of 28 flights
50.00%
Doha (DOH) β Baghdad (BGW)
15 disrupted out of 32 flights
46.88%
Updated: 1 September 2026
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