British Airways BA242 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA242 flight operated by British Airways on Jul 7, 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 15:30 (local time in London, UTC+1) .
Mon, Jul 6
Tue, Jul 7
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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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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 7/7/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Boeing 787-9. This aircraft has been in service for 10y. The aircraft has 216 seats.
Boeing 787-9
Punctuality (Departure)
73%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Late on average
38 minutes
Age
10y
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 Mon, Jul 6 from MEX at approximately 22:00. This flight is expected to arrrive in LHR at 14:44.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Jul 1 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:24 | 15:08 | Arrived |
| Thu, Jul 2 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:12 | 14:56 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jul 3 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:27 | 15:14 | Arrived |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:08 | 14:57 | Arrived |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:19 | 15:05 | Arrived |
| Mon, Jul 6 | Mexico City (MEX) | London (LHR) | 789 | 22:00 | 14:44 | Scheduled |
| Tue, Jul 7 | 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 73% (Late on average 1 hour 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Late on average 38 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73%
Late on average 1 hour 23 minutes
Early
0%
On time
73%
30 mins late
13%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Late on average 38 minutes
Early
80%
On time
10%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%
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