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Quick facts about British Airways

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British Airways (IATA: BA, ICAO: BAW) is a GB airline and a member of the oneworld alliance.

British Airways is the flag carrier of the United Kingdom and the second largest UK airline by fleet size and passengers carried. As a founding member of the oneworld alliance, BA connects passengers across 200 destinations in over 80 countries, with its main hub at London Heathrow — the busiest two-runway airport in the world.

Did you know? British Airways operates the largest fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft in the world — earning the nickname "The Queen of the Skies" carrier until retiring its 747s in 2020.

British Airways — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for British Airways passengers

Main Hubs
London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW)
Founded
1974 — 52 years of service
Fleet Size
~280 aircraft
Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A320 family
Destinations
200+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag on long-haul; hand luggage 23kg + 1 personal item. No checked bag on short-haul Economy Basic fares.
Check-in Tips
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Premium check-in available for business and first class at dedicated desks.

How to Track British Airways Flights

Tracking a British Airways flight on Departra is simple. Enter your BA flight number in the search box above — for example, BA100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.