British Airways
BA298 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA298 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 8, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 19:05 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) and arrive at 09:05 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
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8h
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8h
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BA298 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA298 flight from Chicago to London on 10/8/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-10. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft has 256 seats.
Boeing 787-10
Punctuality (Departure)
27
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
256
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 and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 26% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
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 37% of flights
47 cm
Seat width better than on 21% of flights
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
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 21% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 16% of flights
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
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 BA298
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA298 flight departed on Wed, Oct 7 from ORD at approximately 19:06. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 08:03.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 2 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:17 | 09:04 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:25 | 08:02 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:01 | 08:48 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:28 | 08:21 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B77W | 20:33 | 09:31 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B77W | 19:06 | 08:03 | Scheduled |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Chicago (ORD) | London (LHR) | B78X | 19:05 | 09:05 | Scheduled |
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BA298 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA298 is 27% (Late on average 57 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
27
%
Late on average
57 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
27
%
30 mins late
33
%
60 mins late
23
%
90 mins late
17
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Early on average
4 minutes
Early
70
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
13
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight ba298 is scheduled to depart at 19:05. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:05, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 8, 2026). -
When is flight ba298 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba298 is scheduled to arrive at 09:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 09:05. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 8, 2026. -
What route does flight ba298 fly?
Flight ba298 is operated by British Airways from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 8 hours; operating days may include Thursday. -
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If flight ba298 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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What is the seat configuration for flight ba298?
Flight ba298 usually flies a Boeing 787-10 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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