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Claiming Compensation for BA 2704 Flight Delay 

If your British Airways BA 2704 flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) is delayed, you may be eligible for flight delay compensation.

British Airways is required by Regulation EU EC261/ 2004 to provide indemnification if the flight delay upon arrival in Tenerife is longer than 3 hours.

If you took British Airways flight BA 2704 and want to know if you are entitled to compensation, the AirAdvisor team can assist you. We can help you determine if you meet the criteria for compensation from British Airways by using our effective tool: the free flight checker for flight BA2704.

 

What Compensation to Expect for BA 2704 Flight Cancellation

If British Airways cancels your BA 2704 flight from London Gatwick Airport to Tenerife South Airport and you meet the specific eligibility criteria, you may be eligible for compensation of 400€.

Many clients have informed us that when they try to handle it themselves, British Airways denies their requests for flight cancellation compensation. You can avoid this unpleasant situation if you file a claim with AirAdvisor and we will make sure you will get the compensation you deserve depending on the specifications of your flight.

 Compensation claim for British Airways's delayed arrival at Tenerife South Airport

What You Should Know About Your Passenger Rights and Compensation in the Event of a Flight Disruption 

 British Airways flight BA2704, delay or cancellation know what to do

Passengers on the canceled Flight BA 2704 may request a refund

If your flight BA 2704 is cancelled, British Airways must honor your request for a refund of a London to Tenerife ticket and compensate you for any other expenses that were a direct result of the disruption (such as a night accommodation in London).

More information about flight BA2704 refund.

 

Map of the London to Tenerife route taken by British Airways's BA2704 flight



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British Airways – A Brief Description

British Airways (BA), founded in 1919, is the flag carrier of the United Kingdom and headquartered in London, England near Heathrow Airport. It is the 2nd largest UK-based carrier by fleet size and passengers carried and a proud member of the Oneworld airline alliance, serving 183 destinations with a fleet size of 257. With over 100 years of flight service and 30,000 committed employees, BA continues to use newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft to offer unmatched quality and comfort to their passengers. From its inception, British Airways has been a pioneering force in aviation, and it remains a prominent global player in the industry.

Gatwick Airport - Key Points

Demonstrating its local importance by the millions of international and local travellers that visit Gatwick annually, this large, nearly 1,700-acre international airport is also a significant contributing member of the London and Crawley (where it’s actually located) communities. The airport pumps around £2 billion each year into the city’s economy. As the country’s number two airport after London’s Heathrow, Gatwick consistently receives well over 32 million yearly passengers. A peak in 2019 saw 46 million of them, and after a post-pandemic rebound, in 2022, 33 million travellers used Gatwick for flights. The airport’s busiest months are July and August when up to 900 daily flights take off or land here.

Tenerife South Airport - All About

Tenerife South Airport, also known as Tenerife South–Reina Sofía Airport, has been operating since 1978 and is located on the beautiful Tenerife island. It is the second busiest airport in the Canary Islands and serves several hundred international destinations, with the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany being the most popular. With over 150 airline companies operating at its facilities, the airport sees a passenger flow of over 11 million as of 2019, making it a significant contributor to the tourism industry. Additionally, the airport records over 70,000 movements and handles 2,188 tons of cargo.

 

Compensation Queries on the British Airways BA 2704 London-Tenerife Flight

 

In the event of a delay of flight BA 2704 from London to Tenerife, what steps should be taken?

Request information about the cause of the delay from British Airways and submit a claim for compensation risk-free. Even when dealing with British Airways, our knowledgeable team can assist you in advocating for your claim. We operate on a No-Win, No-Fee basis, so you have nothing to lose.

 

If my flight BA 2704 arrived at Tenerife Airport 2 hours late, am I eligible for compensation?

Unfortunately, delays of less than 3 hours for flight BA 2704 are not compensable under EU Regulation 261 / 2004. If, on the other hand, your flight is cancelled or took longer than 3 hours on arrival, you may be eligible for compensation in this case of flight delay of up to 400€.

 

How much compensation I can get for the delay of my flight BA 2704?

If you experience a delay of 3 hours or more arriving at Tenerife, you can claim compensation in case of flight delay of up to 400€, under EU Regulation 261.

 

Can the flight BA2704 be referred to by a different name?

British Airways flight BA2704 has several identifiers, including BA2704, BAW2704, BA 2704, and BAW 2704.