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BA242 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight operated by British Airways on Sep 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 10:00 PM (local time in Mexico City, UTC-6) and land at 2:40 PM (local time in London, UTC+1) .
Sat, Sep 19
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
MEX-LON

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En route
Your flight has departed Mexico City and is expected to arrive in London at 3:32 PM.
Mexico City(MEX)
10:21 PM
Scheduled: 10:00 PM, Sep 19
Mexico City Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 30m
London(LHR)
3:32 PM
Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Sep 20
Heathrow Airport T5
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
23
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
MEX-LON

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Mexico City(MEX)
10:00 PM
Scheduled: 10:00 PM, Sep 20
Mexico City Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 30m
London(LHR)
2:40 PM
Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Sep 21
Heathrow Airport T5
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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MEX-LON

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Mexico City(MEX)
10:00 PM
Scheduled: 10:00 PM, Sep 21
Mexico City Intl. Airport T1
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 10h 30m
London(LHR)
3:30 PM
Scheduled: 3:30 PM, Sep 22
Heathrow Airport T5
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BA242

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BA243
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London (LON) Mexico City (MEX)
Scheduled: 7:45 PM
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BA242 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight flying from Mexico City to London on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 11m. The aircraft is equipped with 216 seats.
flight status
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
43%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
9 minutes
Age
10y, 11m
Seats
216
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
More legroom than on 50% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
2-3-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Unknown
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
185 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA242

Trip.com historical records show that the last BA242 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from MEX at approximately 10:21 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 3:32 PM.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Tue, Sep 15Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)78910:12 PM2:42 PMArrived
Wed, Sep 16Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)78910:10 PM2:45 PMArrived
Thu, Sep 17Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)7895:01 AM9:19 PMArrived
Fri, Sep 18Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)78910:23 PM3:13 PMArrived
Sat, Sep 19Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)78910:21 PM3:32 PMEn route
Sun, Sep 20Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)78910:00 PM2:40 PMScheduled
Mon, Sep 21Mexico City (MEX)London (LHR)78910:00 PM3:30 PMScheduled
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BA242 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA242 is 43% (Late on average 1 hour), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 9 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43%
Late on average 1 hour
Early
0%
On time
43%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
17%
Canceled
1%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 9 minutes
Early
73%
On time
10%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Canceled
1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ba242?

    Flight ba242 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 10:00 PM, arrival 3:30 PM (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight ba242 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 10:00 PM, with arrival at 3:30 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ba242 is scheduled to depart at 10:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight ba242 is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:40 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • Flight ba242 is operated by British Airways from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 10 hours30 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight ba242 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ba242 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 20, 2026). Contact British Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ba242 has not departed from Mexico City (MEX) yet and is currently on schedule for 10:00 PM.
  • Flight ba242 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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10°C - 19°C
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7 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Mexico City 07:40| London 14:40

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