British Airways
BA 8718
06/08/2026
LCY
EDI
London
London City Airport
1h 15min
543 km
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport
Preliminary check
These data do not show grounds for compensation. If you suffered other disruption, let us review it.
€250per passenger
Start compensation claimFlight BA 8718 on 06/08/2026 from London to Edinburgh arrived 1h 18min late.
A delay of 1h 18min stays below the 3-hour threshold Reg. EC 261/2004 sets for compensation. Assistance — and in some cases reimbursement of expenses — is still owed.
Scheduled times
Departure · LCY
20:25
06/08 · GMT+1
19:25 UTC · 06/08
Arrival · EDI
21:40
06/08 · GMT+1
20:40 UTC · 06/08
Actual times
Departure
21:49
06/08 · GMT+1
20:49 UTC · 06/08
Arrival
22:58
06/08 · GMT+1
21:58 UTC · 06/08
Operator & Codeshare
British Airways
Operating carrier
Operated on behalf of Operated by BA CityFlyer on behalf of British Airways
EU 261/2004 compensation must always be claimed from the operating carrier.
Reliability of the LCY → EDI route
1332 flights analysed over 2025-09 → 2026-08
10′
Average delay
2.2%
EC 261 cases
2%
Cancelled
291′
Worst delay
On-time performance by time of day
Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Flights | On time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 1332 | 80% | 10′ |
BA 8718 on other days
Arrival delay across the last 9 recorded days
Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.
Event timeline
- UTC 06/08 21:39Airline
Schedule update
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 21:48 → 21:49
- UTC 06/08 20:54Other
Flight departed
- Estimated Gate Departure changed 21:55 → 21:48
Your rights on this route
Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance
This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
- When is compensation due?
- When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €250 per passenger.
- What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
- Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
- How long do I have to claim?
- In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
- Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?
- Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €250 regardless of the fare.
EU 261/2004 compensation
Experienced a disruption?
Delay, cancellation or denied boarding? Start a free, no-obligation check.
Start compensation claim