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Rules for Compensation when Your Flight BA 901 with British Airways Encounters a Delay

Flying from Frankfurt am Main International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is stressful enough - these are busy airports. But an British Airways flight BA901 flight delay will put another wrench into your travel plans. Luckily, it might be possible to claim compensation for a delayed flight to make things a little easier. The EU 261/2004 regulation is in place to protect you. It requires British Airways to provide compensation in case of flight delay to anyone landing at London Airport (LHR) more than 3 hours after the originally scheduled time.

The AirAdvisor team can help you determine if you are entitled to flight delay compensation for your late arrival at London Airport (LHR). To make things simple, we have a free flight checker for flight BA901 to see if you are eligible for this type of reimbursement, assuming you meet the requirements. 

 

BA901 Flight Cancelled: Your Rightful Reimbursement

If you’re truly stranded by a cancelled flight at Frankfurt am Main International Airport, it’s possible to claim flight cancellation compensation, depending on the circumstances. It’s useful to know your rights, as you may be entitled to claim up to 250€ for the disruption of British Airways flight BA 901.

It’s common to hear from our clients that British Airways is difficult to deal with concerning this type of refund in case of a cancelled flight. But with AirAdvisor by your side as your flight BA901 advocate, your chances of reimbursement are substantially higher.

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BA901 Flight Compensation: Passenger Rights and Summarized Steps

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 Customer Rights and Refunds When Flight BA 901 Gets Cancelled

British Airways is required by law to reimburse you for your plane ticket from Frankfurt, Germany, to London, United Kingdom, if your flight is cancelled. You can also qualify for additional remuneration for expenses directly related to the BA901 cancellation, such as a hotel stay in Frankfurt.

If you’d like to learn more about a flight BA 901 refund, we have information on how to get your money back.

 

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About British Airways in a Few Words

Officially taking its first passengers in 1974, the national airline, British Airways, now claims status as one of Europe’s largest airlines. Each year it shuttles more than 43 million people to various destinations across the entire globe. Using London Heathrow and other major airports as their hubs, British Airways operates up to 850 daily flights to Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and beyond.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Brief Outline

Frankfurt am Main International Airport, known by its IATA code FRA, is Germany's main international airport and is located in Frankfurt, a leading financial centre in Europe. Covering an impressive 2,300 hectares of land, the airport features two passenger terminals that have a capacity for approximately 65 million passengers per year. In addition, the airport has four runways, extensive logistics and maintenance facilities, and is the busiest airport in Germany, handling 64.5 million passengers in 2017 and nearly 70 million in 2018, making it the 6th busiest airport in Europe.

Dishing The Dirt On London Heathrow

Established in 1946 and renamed in 1966 to London Heathrow Airport, this travel hub was used by just shy of 81 million people in 2019. Located in Longford, not far from the centre of the city, Heathrow is easily reached by train in approximately 20 minutes from London’s Paddington Station. London Heathrow Airport continues to be the main hub for airlines across the United Kingdom, including British Airways. It enjoys an excellent reputation for having some of the most efficient systems, allowing passengers to travel quickly and safely between 214 destinations on every continent except Antarctica.

British Airways BA 901 Reimbursement Options: Answers to the Most Common Questions

 

What do I need to do if my flight BA901 from Frankfurt (FRA) to London (LHR) is delayed?

As soon as you arrive late in London, ask British Airways the reasons why the flight was delayed. Then, submit a risk-free compensation claim with AirAdvisor. With our experience with many flights like BA 901, we can help strengthen your claim. We don’t charge a fee unless you receive reimbursement, so you have nothing to lose.

 

My flight BA 901 was 2 hours late arriving at London Airport (LHR). Am I eligible for compensation?

Unfortunately, no. For any delays on flight BA901 shorter than 3 hours, EU law does not require airlines to provide compensation. But in the case of a flight BA901 cancellation of your departure from Frankfurt Airport, you might be able to claim compensation of 250€.

 

What compensation am I entitled to for my delay on flight BA901?

EU Regulation 261 stipulates that you can qualify for 250€ in compensation for the BA 901 flight delay of 3 hours or more. This is calculated based on when you arrive in London.

 

What are the other ways flight BA 901 is referenced?

This British Airways flight from Frankfurt to London may also appear as BA901, BA 901, BAW901, and BAW 901.