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How to Claim a Refund or Compensation When Flight BA886 is Cancelled or Delayed

If you arrive at the London Heathrow Airport and happen to see your flight BA886 status: Delayed or Cancelled, don’t get upset - we are here to help. Learn your passenger rights below in case your flight BA886 heading to Bucharest was disrupted.
British Airways - BA886 (BAW886)
400 €
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
United Kingdom
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
Romania
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Last Updated: May 23, 2023

Flight BA886 Delayed: Your Compensation

Let’s say that your flight to Bucharest leaving from London Heathrow Airport encounters an unexpected delay. If that’s the case for your flight BA886, don’t fret. You can submit a compensation claim for a delayed flight with British Airways, provided certain conditions apply. The main stipulation is that flight BA 886 has to be a minimum of 3 hours late landing at OTP Airport. 

AirAdvisor knows the ins and outs of applying the EU 261 / 2004 Regulation to the delay of flight BA886. Try our convenient (and free) British Airways BA 886 flight checker to check your eligibility.

 

British Airways Flight BA 886 Cancelled: Getting Compensation

London Heathrow Airport is definitely not a fun place to be stranded due to an British Airways cancellation. What airport is? To make things a little easier after an BA 886 flight cancellation, depending on your situation, you may qualify for reimbursement of up to 400€ from British Airways.

It’s much trickier to make a flight BA886 compensation claim when you go it alone. That’s why AirAdvisor, who is used to dealing with British Airways trip interruptions, is your perfect partner.

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Refund Claim Entitlement when Flight BA886 is Cancelled Completely

When you purchase a ticket on British Airways BA886 for a trip from London LHR Airport to Bucharest, and the flight is cancelled, British Airways must issue a refund for the cancelled flight. You might also qualify for extra compensation for costs due to the BA886 cancellation, like a hotel room near London Heathrow Airport.

You’ll find even more refund information.

 

Flight BA886 via British Airways: London (LHR) to Bucharest (OTP) Route Guide



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The Rundown on BA

British Airways proudly claims status among the largest international airlines in Europe and the rest of the world. It flies passengers comfortably ers to more than 200 cities spread over Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australia, and Europe. The airline’s large and modern fleet containing 280 aircraft offers both long and short-haul flights to more than 75 countries. New York, Boston, Dubai, and Barcelona are among BA’s most popular routes, but British Airways can transport you just about anywhere from its London Heathrow hub.

What’s the Story with Heathrow?

Located in the Greater London borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow Airport is typically quite well-known to travellers. The airline count at Heathrow sits around 80, and this important transport hub caters to more than 80 million passengers each year, welcoming significantly more international travellers than domestic ones. It boasts an array of impressive facilities and professional staff that strive to make every passenger's experience as pleasant and efficient as possible.

Bucharest Airport (OTP) - All About

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, also known as OTP, is Romania's busiest international airport located in Otopeni, 16.5 km away from Bucharest. Since opening on April 13, 1970, it has become an important transportation hub in Europe. With two runways, 104 check-in counters, and 38 boarding gates, the airport can handle a large volume of passengers. Currently, it is a base for low-cost airlines Ryanair, Wizz Air, Animawings, and Air Bucharest. As of 2022, the airport has served 12,610,247 passengers and seen 120,745 aircraft movements. For travelers flying to and from Romania, Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is a reliable choice.

 

British Airways BA886 Trip from London to Bucharest Compensation: FAQs

What do I do when my BA 886 flight to Bucharest from London Heathrow Airport is delayed?

The minute you step off the British Airways plane in Bucharest, ask the airline staff the reason why flight BA886 encountered a delay. After that, submit your risk-free compensation claim with us. AirAdvisor operates on a no-win, no-fee basis, so for your BA 886 trip delay claim, using us is completely risk-free.

What kind of compensation can I get if the British Airways flight BA886 arrived at Henri Coandă International Airport 2 hours late?

Unless the delay arriving at Henri Coandă International Airport is at least 3 hours, there is no British Airways compensation requirement. But, if your BA 886 flight arrives 3 hours late or is cancelled and you never leave London Heathrow Airport, then the potential exists to claim 400€ in compensation.

How much compensation am I owed by British Airways for the delay of flight BA 886 departing from London?

According to the UE 261 Regulation from 2004, you may be entitled to 400€ to compensate you for the inconvenience of the flight BA 886 delay.

What alternate ways is this British Airways flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest referenced?

Look for BA886/BA 886 and BAW886/BAW 886.

 

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