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BA238 Boston–London 3h 37m late Oct 4, 2026: who is owed

BRITISH AIRWAYS

BA238 · 2026-10-04

Arrived 3h 37m late

BOS

Boston

departs 07:10 local

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LHR

London

arrives 18:40 local

UP TO, PER PASSENGER · UK261

£520

5,240 km · up to £2,080 for a family of four

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HOW STRONG IS THIS CLAIM?

75/ 100

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?
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