Legal information

General Conditions of Carriage

When you buy a ticket to travel on a flight we (or one of our franchisees) operate, you enter into a contract of carriage with us (or with our franchisee).

Website terms and conditions

These apply when you use our website.

Privacy policy (updated November 2012)

We ensure the privacy of the data you give us whilst making a booking and you can find out what, why and how we use this information.

Use of cookies (updated 25 May 2012)

We use cookie information to give you relevant information when you use ba.com.  This policy will tell you how British Airways and our online partners use cookies.

Website security policy

Website security is important and we ensure the security of your credit card details and other personal information when you deal with us.  This includes an explanation of "phishing" and what details we will ask you for relating to your booking.

Flight cancellation compensation

If you've been affected by flight cancellation, you may be entitled to compensation under EU legislation.

Air carrier liability

Important information regarding liability for passengers and their baggage.

EU list of banned/restricted airlines

Find out about airlines that are subject to an operating ban within the European Community.

Other airlines

Click an airline logo below to find out more about their services.


Information if you're travelling on American Airlines
Information if you're travelling on Iberia
Information if you're travelling on Japan Airlines