British Airways BA242 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight operated by British Airways on May 9, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 22:00 (local time in Mexico City, UTC-6) and arrive at 14:47 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
Fri, May 8
Sat, May 9
Sun, May 10
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m late
10h 30m
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
22
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 30m
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
K
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 30m
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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BA243
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London (LON) 
Mexico City (MEX)
Mexico City (MEX)Scheduled: 19:45
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BA242 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight from Mexico City to London on 5/9/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 8m. The aircraft has 216 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
47%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83%
Late on average
46 minutes
Age
9y, 8m
Seats
216
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
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, Baby or children's meals are available
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, Baby or children's meals are available
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, Baby or children's meals are available
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 Fri, May 8 from MEX at approximately 23:23. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 15:58.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, May 5 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Wed, May 6 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:38 | 15:15 | Arrived |
| Thu, May 7 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:39 | 15:01 | Arrived |
| Fri, May 8 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 23:23 | 15:58 | Arrived |
| Sat, May 9 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:00 | 14:47 | Scheduled |
| Sun, May 10 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:00 | 15:30 | Scheduled |
| Mon, May 11 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:00 | 15:30 | Scheduled |
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BA242 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA242 is 47% (Late on average 1 hour 29 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 46 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
47%
Late on average 1 hour 29 minutes
Early
0%
On time
47%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
10%
Cancelled
2%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83%
Late on average 46 minutes
Early
60%
On time
23%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
2%
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