British Airways BA242 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight operated by British Airways on Nov 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR). The flight is expected to depart at 9:00 PM (local time in Mexico City, UTC-6) and land at 12:34 PM (local time in London, UTC+0) .
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 10m
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
10h 10m
Check-in Counter
343-348
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA243
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Mexico City (MEX)
Mexico City (MEX)
Scheduled: 6:45 PM
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BA242 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight flying from Mexico City to London on 11/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 11y, 1m. The aircraft is equipped with 216 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
53
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Age
11y, 1m
Seats
216
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
In-Flight Services
Meal included
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
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
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
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 Sun, Nov 1 from MEX at approximately 9:00 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 12:34 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 25 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 10:34 PM | 2:08 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 9:30 PM | 12:47 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 11:55 PM | 3:30 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 788 | 11:52 PM | 3:45 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 9:37 PM | 1:21 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 9:00 PM | 12:34 PM | Scheduled |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 9:00 PM | 12:34 PM | Scheduled |
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BA242 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA242 is 53% (Late on average 48 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 9 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
53
%
Late on average
48 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
53
%
30 mins late
30
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
17
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Early on average
9 minutes
Early
80
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
10
%
Canceled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight ba242?
Flight ba242 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 9:00 PM, arrival 1:10 PM (updated Nov 2, 2026).Is flight ba242 on time today?
Flight ba242 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 9:00 PM, with arrival at 1:10 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ba242 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba242 is scheduled to depart at 9:00 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 9:00 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 2, 2026).When is flight ba242 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba242 is scheduled to arrive at 1:10 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 12:34 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 2, 2026.What route does flight ba242 fly?
Flight ba242 is operated by British Airways from Mexico City (MEX) to London (LHR). Typical flight time is about 10 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba242?
Track flight ba242 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight ba242 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba242 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 2, 2026). Contact British Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight ba242 departed from Mexico City?
Flight ba242 has not departed from Mexico City (MEX) yet and is currently on schedule for 9:00 PM.What is the seat configuration for flight ba242?
Flight ba242 usually flies a Boeing 787-9 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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