British Airways
BA296 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the BA296 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 6, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 21:15 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and land at 10:15 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
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Your flight has departed Chicago and is expected to arrive in London at 11:05.
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Your flight will depart on time.
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BA296 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA296 flight flying from Chicago to London on 10/6/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 28y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 224 seats.
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
20
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
28y, 8m
Seats
224
Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 24% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
More legroom than on 33% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 19% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
183 cm
More legroom than on 19% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 14% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
198 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA296
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA296 flight departed on Mon, Oct 5 from ORD at approximately 22:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 11:05.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 1 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 21:57 | 10:45 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 21:54 | 10:37 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 21:54 | 10:44 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 21:47 | 10:38 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 22:05 | 11:05 | En route |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 21:15 | 10:15 | Scheduled |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | 772 | 21:15 | 11:15 | Scheduled |
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BA296 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA296 is 20% (Late on average 51 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
20
%
Late on average
51 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
60
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight ba296 is scheduled to arrive at 11:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:15. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 6, 2026. -
What route does flight ba296 fly?
Flight ba296 is operated by British Airways from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 8 hours; operating days may include Tuesday. -
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If flight ba296 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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What is the seat configuration for flight ba296?
Flight ba296 usually flies a Boeing 777-200 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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