Was BA871 on Oct 4, 2026 delayed?

Yes. British Airways BA871 from Budapest to London arrived 3h 17m late on Oct 4, 2026. EC261 compensation is owed unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather.

How much could BA871 passengers be owed?

Up to €250 per passenger under EC261, set by the 1,490 km distance. A family of four could be owed up to €1,000.

How do I claim compensation for BA871?

Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. Say go — save a card ($0 today) and sign one letter — and we file it and work it for a flat $39, charged only if the airline pays.

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BA871 Budapest–London 3h 17m late Oct 4, 2026: who is owed

BRITISH AIRWAYS

BA871 · 2026-10-04

Arrived 3h 17m late

BUD

Budapest

departs 07:20 local

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LHR

London

arrives 09:15 local

UP TO, PER PASSENGER · EC261

€250

1,490 km · up to €1,000 for a family of four

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HOW STRONG IS THIS CLAIM?

Weak claim

Uphill case — the airline has a real argument.

✓A delay over 3 hours meets the core requirement for compensation.
⚠Severe weather was recorded around this flight. Airlines often cite this as extraordinary circumstances, which can defeat a claim.

✓ WHY IT MAY QUALIFY

Arrival delay of 197 minutes, measured at the destination doors (Sturgeon; Germanwings C-452/13). Three hours or more pays the same as a cancellation.

Covered by EC261; the distance (1,490 km) sets the band: up to €250 per passenger.

☔ WEATHER AT THE TIME

Weather evidence is pulled from the airports’ own records when the claim is created — it’s what answers the airline’s “extraordinary circumstances” letter.

Weather can excuse compensation, never care: meals, hotel, and rebooking are owed regardless of cause.

Questions about BA871

Was BA871 on Oct 4, 2026 delayed?: Yes. British Airways BA871 from Budapest to London arrived 3h 17m late on Oct 4, 2026. EC261 compensation is owed unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather.
How much could BA871 passengers be owed?: Up to €250 per passenger under EC261, set by the 1,490 km distance. A family of four could be owed up to €1,000.
How do I claim compensation for BA871?: Create a free MyAirAdvocate account from this page; the flight is added and the claim prepared automatically. Say go — save a card ($0 today) and sign one letter — and we file it and work it for a flat $39, charged only if the airline pays.

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