British Airways BA542 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA542 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 24, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Bologna (BLQ). The flight is expected to depart at 4:55 PM (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at 8:15 PM (local time in Bologna, UTC+2) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 20m late
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A5
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA542 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA542 flight flying from London to Bologna on 10/24/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 144 seats.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
144
Flight Distance
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Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
76 cm
More legroom than on 13% of flights
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA542
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA542 flight departed on Fri, Oct 23 from LHR at approximately 1:28 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in BLQ at 4:10 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A20N | 4:50 PM | 7:34 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | 320 | 4:21 PM | 7:05 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A21N | 4:08 PM | 6:50 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A21N | 4:27 PM | 7:07 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | 320 | 3:47 PM | 6:19 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A21N | 1:28 PM | 4:10 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A21N | 4:55 PM | 8:15 PM | Scheduled |
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BA542 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA542 is 43% (Late on average 34 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 6 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
34 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
53
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
6 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
30
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ba542?
Flight ba542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 4:55 PM, arrival 8:15 PM (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight ba542 on time today?
Flight ba542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 4:55 PM, with arrival at 8:15 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ba542 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba542 is scheduled to depart at 4:55 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:55 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight ba542 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba542 is scheduled to arrive at 8:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:15 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 24, 2026.What route does flight ba542 fly?
Flight ba542 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Bologna (BLQ). Typical flight time is about 2 hours20 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba542?
Track flight ba542 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 ba542 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba542 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 24, 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 ba542 departed from London?
Flight ba542 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 4:55 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ba542?
Flight ba542 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 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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