British Airways BA281 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA281 flight operated by British Airways on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX). The flight is expected to depart at 12:30 PM (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 3:01 PM (local time in Los Angeles, UTC-8) .
Wed, Nov 11
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 13
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En route
Your flight has departed London and is expected to arrive in Los Angeles at 4:02 PM.
11h 20m
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Boarding Gate
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 20m
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 20m
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BA281 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA281 flight flying from London to Los Angeles on 11/12/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-300ER. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 299 seats.
Boeing 777-300ER
Punctuality (Departure)
37
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
15y, 1m
Seats
299
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 56% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-4-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
97 cm
More legroom than on 22% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 22% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-4-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
183 cm
More legroom than on 44% of flights
51 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
198 cm
More legroom than on 25% of flights
56 cm
Seat width better than on 25% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA281
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA281 flight departed on Wed, Nov 11 from LHR at approximately 1:31 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LAX at 4:02 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Nov 7 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 12:57 PM | 3:30 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 1:26 PM | 4:07 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 12:54 PM | 3:32 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 2:05 PM | 4:11 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 1:31 PM | 4:02 PM | En route |
| Thu, Nov 12 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 12:30 PM | 3:01 PM | Scheduled |
| Fri, Nov 13 | London (LHR) | Los Angeles (LAX) | B77W | 12:30 PM | 3:50 PM | Scheduled |
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BA281 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA281 is 37% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
37
%
Late on average
40 minutes
Early
7
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
17
%
90 mins late
7
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Early
47
%
On time
37
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ba281?
Flight ba281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:30 PM, arrival 3:50 PM (updated Nov 12, 2026).Is flight ba281 on time today?
Flight ba281 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:30 PM, with arrival at 3:50 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ba281 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba281 is scheduled to depart at 12:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:30 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 12, 2026).When is flight ba281 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba281 is scheduled to arrive at 3:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 3:01 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 12, 2026.What route does flight ba281 fly?
Flight ba281 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX). Typical flight time is about 11 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba281?
Track flight ba281 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 flight ba281 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba281 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 12, 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.Has flight ba281 departed from London?
Flight ba281 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:30 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ba281?
Flight ba281 usually flies a Boeing 777-300ER 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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