Delayed 5h 20m

BA1559 on 18 October 2026: Madrid to Miami

MAD to MIA. This flight arrived 5h 20m behind schedule. On a 7,106 km route, EU261 sets compensation at €600 per passenger when the cause was within the airline's control.

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BA1559 · British AirwaysSun, 18 Oct 2026

MADMadrid

MIAMiami

Status: Arrived late
Delay: 5h 20m
Distance: 7,106 km

EU261, per passenger€600

If the airline was at fault

What this record means for you

It shows the flight, not your trip

If you had a connection, were moved to another flight, or were booked the day before, your own delay may differ.

The cause decides

Compensation is due unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances. We ask for the reason on your behalf.

Each passenger is paid

€600 each for everyone on the booking with a seat.

Up to, across the flight, in EU261 compensation€174,000290 (typical) seats × €600 per passenger for a 7,106 km route. An estimate of the statutory ceiling — individual eligibility depends on the cause of the disruption and each passenger's itinerary.

For the full picture on this service — every disruption we have recorded and how often it happens — see BA1559 delays and compensation.

This describes a flight's status as reported by our data provider, not a decision on any individual claim. Whether compensation is due depends on the cause of the disruption, the notice given, and your own itinerary.

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