British Airways
BA542 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA542 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Bologna (BLQ). The flight is expected to depart at 12:30 (local time in London, UTC+1) and arrive at 15:06 (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
A12
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
8
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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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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 20m
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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 from London to Bologna on 10/2/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft has 156 seats.
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
40
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
156
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
Legroom
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 Thu, Oct 1 from LHR at approximately 16:14. This flight is expected to arrrive in BLQ at 19:00.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Sep 27 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | 320 | 16:27 | 19:07 | Arrived |
| Mon, Sep 28 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | 319 | 16:27 | 19:08 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 29 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A21N | 15:52 | 18:30 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | 319 | 15:41 | 18:24 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 1 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | 320 | 16:14 | 19:00 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A20N | 12:30 | 15:06 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 3 | London (LHR) | Bologna (BLQ) | A21N | 16:55 | 20:15 | Scheduled |
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BA542 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA542 is 40% (Late on average 44 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
40
%
Late on average
44 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
40
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
10
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
1 minute
Early
63
%
On time
20
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Flight ba542 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:30, arrival 15:50 (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
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Has flight ba542 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba542 is scheduled to depart at 12:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 2, 2026). -
When is flight ba542 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba542 is scheduled to arrive at 15:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 15:06. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 2, 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 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday. -
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If flight ba542 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight ba542 departed from London?
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What is the seat configuration for flight ba542?
Flight ba542 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 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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