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Flight Delay Compensation for BA 817

British Airways is obligated to offer flight delay compensation if your BA 817 flight, departing from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) en route to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), experiences a late arrival. This obligation is based on Regulation EU EC261/ 2004 and requires that indemnification should be paid in the situation if the delayed arrival in London is more than 3 hours.

Are you wondering if you can get compensation for your British Airways flight BA 817? With our free flight checker for flight BA817, AirAdvisor can assist you in determining this. If you meet the requirements, we will walk you through the compensation process. 

 

Claiming Compensation for Cancelled BA 817 Flight

If the specific circumstances of your British Airways flight BA 817  from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to London Heathrow Airport qualify, you may submit a claim for 250€ if your flight is cancelled.

British Airways has been known to refuse compensation for cancelled flights when clients attempt to handle the situation without professional legal help, but this is unlikely to happen with AirAdvisor claims.

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British Airways is required by law to refund your ticket from Copenhagen to London if your flight BA 817 is cancelled. As well, the airline should reimburse you for any other expenses incurred as a direct result of the disruption (night stay in Copenhagen).

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British Airways – Need to Know

British Airways proudly has the title of the country’s national airline and flag carrier and has been operating since 1974. It’s used by millions of vacationers and business travellers each year on flights to and from over 180 destinations in different countries across the globe. From their base in London, British Airways flies quick routes within the UK and Europe and long-haul trips to North and South America, the Middle East and Africa, Central and South Asia, and Australia.

Getting to Know Copenhagen Airport

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is a modern and efficient airport located less than 10 km south of Copenhagen's city center. It is the second-busiest airport in the Nordic countries and serves as a major hub for Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle. With its state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional customer service, it has consistently been ranked as one of the best airports in Europe. The airport features a wide range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities to cater to the needs of travellers. It also offers excellent transportation links to the City Centre using the CPH Train Station, making it easy for tourists to explore the city. With its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is an excellent example of how airports can be both functional and environmentally friendly.

Meet London Heathrow Airport

Located 15 miles from Central London, Heathrow Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the United Kingdom, with as many as 80 million air passengers passing through it each year. Founded officially in 1946, Heathrow now acts as a connection point for nearly 90 airlines with countless intriguing routes. After Turkey, Heathrow is the busiest airport on the continent, with service to major cities in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and Africa. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate bases out of here, and Heathrow has two runways and four terminals to accommodate the thousands of passengers that use it every day. Heathrow is also easy to get to via a 20-minute train ride from London’s centrally-located Paddington Station.

 

British Airways BA 817 Copenhagen-London Flight: Questions and Answers on Compensation

 

If there is a delay of the flight BA 817 from Copenhagen to London, what actions should be taken?

After you inform about British Airways delay reasons, you can submit a claim for compensation risk-free. File the claim with AirAdvisor, and our expert team can support you even with British Airways. We work on a No-Win, No-Fee basis, so there is no need to be concerned about any risks.

 

Am I entitled to compensation because my flight BA 817 arrived 2 hours late at London Airport?

Under EC 261 Regulation, delays of less than 3 hours for flight BA 817 are not eligible for a delayed flight compensation claim. On the other hand, if your flight is cancelled or has a delay that is longer than 3 hours on arrival, you may be able to claim up to 250€ in compensation.

 

What are my options for compensation if my flight BA 817 is delayed?

As per EU 261/2004 Regulation, compensation for a delayed flight of up to 250€ is owed to you by the airline in case your arrival at London is delayed by 3 hours or more.

 

How can the flight BA817 be identified?

Alternative references for this British Airways flight include BA817 or BAW817, as well as BA 817 or BAW 817.