Last updated: November 11, 2026
Is British Airways down? User reports show no current problems with British Airways
For many people, British Airways is part of the daily routine. Wondering if British Airways is down? The live reports below have your answer.
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British Airways outage history
The biggest British Airways outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 18 November 2024. About 2 hours. A systems failure delayed flights across the network, and the website and app stopped working for passengers.
- 25 February 2022. About 2 days. A hardware failure took the website and app down, and every short haul flight from Heathrow was cancelled.
- 7 August 2019. About 10 hours. Check in systems failed, so passengers could not check in online and more than 100 flights were cancelled.
- 27 May 2017. About 3 days. A power failure crashed every check in and flight system, cancelling all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick.
✓ Our latest check (10 November 2026, 5:00 AM PKT): britishairways.com did not answer on our last check. It may be having problems, or the check itself was blocked.
Good news. British Airways has no reported problems right now. If it is not working for you, report it above and your report will appear here.
British Airways uptime and reports
Live report counts and the day by day record for the last 30 days.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 13 October 2026 to 11 November 2026
Green: up. Red: outage. Amber: some checks failed. Grey: no record yet.
The daily record builds from today as our checks run. Grey days have no saved record yet. A red day marks a confirmed outage.
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Is British Airways Down Right Now?
No, the British Airways website and app are working normally right now. Booking, check-in, and Manage My Booking respond without a reported widespread outage. If you are asking is British Airways down, the live status indicator at the top of this page reflects real user reports. When a British Airways outage hits, the site fails during booking, the app crashes, or airport systems go dark.
British Airways has suffered major IT outages before, including incidents that grounded Heathrow flights and knocked out the website and app together. Smaller disruptions are more common: the site buckling under sale traffic or logins failing for no clear reason.
Is British Airways Down for Me or Everyone?
Try the app and the website separately. If one works and the other does not, the fault is limited. Check the reports above. If many travelers report trouble at the same time, it is a genuine British Airways outage rather than your device.
Why Does the British Airways Website Crash During Sales?
High-demand sales have repeatedly overwhelmed the booking site. Shoppers have reached the final payment stage only to hit error messages as the site buckled. The airline usually blames traffic volume and asks users to refresh and retry. In Mumbai, BSE India traders refresh for colder stakes, since frozen quotes during trading hours strand real orders.
If you get stuck mid-booking, do not keep resubmitting payment. Check your card for pending charges first, then try again later or book by phone.
British Airways Login Problems
Logins sometimes fail with the site claiming it has no record of your details. A password reset often fixes it. In some cases the airline’s firewall blocks certain internet providers, and switching to mobile data lets you log in. Once logged in on mobile data, home WiFi usually works again.
British Airways App Not Working
The app occasionally crashes or refuses to load boarding passes. Reinstalling the app and signing in fresh clears most glitches. Keep a screenshot or PDF of your boarding pass as backup during known disruptions.
Payment Failures on British Airways
Payments that fail on the site but appear as pending on your card are a known headache. Do not attempt the booking again immediately. Contact customer service to confirm whether a duplicate charge exists before retrying.
Common British Airways Problems and Fixes
Website Errors During Booking
Stop and check your card for pending charges before retrying. Refresh, or switch to the app or phone booking.
Cannot Log In
Try a password reset. If that fails, switch to mobile data, as some home internet providers get blocked by the site firewall.
App Crashes or Will Not Load
Update or reinstall the app. Save boarding passes offline as a backup during disruptions.
Payment Failed but Card Charged
Do not rebook right away. Contact customer service to verify pending charges and avoid duplicates.
Manage My Booking Unresponsive
Try the app instead of the website, or call reservations. Peak travel periods overload the portal most.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I check in online for my British Airways flight?
Check-in opens 24 hours before departure, and some routes need a document check at the airport instead. Make sure your passport details in the booking match your travel document exactly. Try the BA app if the website keeps failing.
Why can I not log in to British Airways?
Try a password reset first. Some users find switching to mobile data bypasses a firewall block on their home provider.
Why does the BA website crash during sales?
Traffic surges overwhelm the booking engine. Refresh and retry, or book by phone to avoid the rush.
What should I do if my BA payment failed?
Check for pending card charges before retrying to avoid duplicates, then contact customer service.
Is the British Airways app down?
If the app crashes, reinstall it and keep boarding passes saved offline as backup.
How do I claim missing Avios after a BA flight?
Avios usually post a few days after you fly, but partner airline flights can take longer. A name mismatch between the booking and your account also blocks the credit. Claim the missing Avios from your account once a week has passed.