BA238 Boston–London 3h 37m late Oct 4, 2026: who is owed
BRITISH AIRWAYS
BA238 · 2026-10-04
BOS
Boston
departs 07:10 local
LHR
London
arrives 18:40 local
UP TO, PER PASSENGER · UK261
£520
5,240 km · up to £2,080 for a family of four
HOW STRONG IS THIS CLAIM?
Good claim
Strong case — airlines usually pay these.
- ✓A delay over 3 hours meets the core requirement for compensation.
- ✓Weather was clear at both airports, removing the airline’s most common defence.
✓ WHY IT MAY QUALIFY
Arrival delay of 217 minutes, measured at the destination doors (Sturgeon; Germanwings C-452/13). Three hours or more pays the same as a cancellation.
Covered by UK261; the distance (5,240 km) sets the band: up to £520 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 BA238
- Was BA238 on Oct 4, 2026 delayed?
- Yes. British Airways BA238 from Boston to London arrived 3h 37m late on Oct 4, 2026. UK261 compensation is owed unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances, such as severe weather.
- How much could BA238 passengers be owed?
- Up to £520 per passenger under UK261, set by the 5,240 km distance. A family of four could be owed up to £2,080.
- How do I claim compensation for BA238?
- 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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