British Airways Flight Cancellation Policy

1. Risk-free cancellation for 24 hours

As long as the ticket was bought directly from British Airways and the departure date is at least seven days away, customers can cancel their travel within 24 hours of booking and receive a complete refund.
You should review the cancellation policy of any third-party bookings you made, such as those made through a travel agency.

2. Tickets that are refundable versus those that are not

Refundable Tickets: You can cancel at any time prior to departure and get a complete refund if you bought a refundable ticket.
Non-Refundable Tickets: Depending on the price terms, if you have a non-refundable ticket, you may be eligible for a partial refund or a travel voucher for future use if you need to cancel your flight.

3. Cancellation Charges

Tickets for economy and basic economy are typically non-refundable, but if you qualify, you can get a travel credit.
Premium Economy and Business Class: While fully flexible fares provide complete refunds, certain fares may permit cancellations with a cost.
First Class: Typically provides flexible cancellation choices with negligible or no fees.

4. Special Travel Waivers & COVID-19

British Airways may provide special waivers that permit free cancellations or rebookings in the event of situations like COVID-19 or weather-related delays.
For the most recent information on British Airways' flexible travel policies, always check with the airline.