How to Complain About British Airways
Everything you need to make an effective complaint against British Airways, including contact details, your rights, deadlines, and escalation paths.
Also known as: BA
Contact Details
customer.relations@ba.com
0800 727 800
British Airways Customer Relations, PO Box 5619, Sudbury, CO10 2PG
Your Rights
Package Travel Regulations 2018 / EC 261/2004
Flight delays over 3 hours may entitle you to compensation of £220–£520 under retained EU law. Package holidays have additional protections.
Step-by-Step Complaint Guide
Gather your evidence
Collect all correspondence, receipts, contracts, and any other documents related to your issue with British Airways. Take screenshots of online chats and note down phone call dates and times.
Write a formal complaint
Send a clear, factual complaint to British Airways. Include your account/reference number, a timeline of events, what went wrong, and what you want them to do about it. Email: customer.relations@ba.com
Set a deadline
Give British Airways 14 days to respond to your initial complaint. If they don't respond, send a follow-up referencing your original complaint and requesting a response within 7 days.
Escalate if needed
If British Airways hasn't resolved your complaint within 8 weeks, consider escalating to the relevant ombudsman or regulatory body for your sector.
Consider further action
If ombudsman resolution isn't satisfactory, you may have the option of taking your case to the Small Claims Court for disputes up to £10,000.
Escalation Routes
CAA
Key Deadlines
| Initial response | 14 days (reasonable expectation) |
| Final response | 8 weeks (regulatory deadline for most sectors) |
| Ombudsman referral | After 8 weeks or final response |
| Limitation period | 6 years (contract) / 3 years (personal injury) |
Need Help With Your Complaint?
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