EU261 / UK261 · No win, no fee
BA4256 flight compensation
British Airways flight BA4256 is a scheduled service operating from San Francisco International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
Check your BA4256 flightQuick facts
- Flight number
- BA4256
- Airline
- BA
- ICAO airline code
- BAW
- Origin airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- Destination airport
- Madrid Barajas Airport
- Distance category
- Long-haul
- EU261 protection
- No
- UK261 protection
- No
- Aircraft
- A332
- Schedule snapshot
- 2 Sept 2026, 00:55 – 2 Sept 2026, 12:10
About BA4256
Passengers travelling on British Airways flight BA4256 between San Francisco and Madrid may be entitled to compensation if the flight was delayed, cancelled or heavily disrupted.
How much compensation can you receive?
Passengers on BA4256 may be entitled to compensation depending on the route, disruption and final arrival delay.
Passenger rights under EU261
Passenger-rights protection for BA4256 depends on the departure airport, destination, operating airline and circumstances of the disruption.
When are you entitled to compensation?
Eligible passengers travelling on BA4256 may receive compensation when the disruption was within the airline's control and the legal requirements for the San Francisco to Madrid route are met.
BA4256 compensation statistics
The statistics below summarise the passenger-rights framework that may apply to BA4256.
Per passenger under EU261.
Arrival delay normally required.
Applies on eligible European flights.
What happens after you submit your claim?
Once your BA4256 claim has been submitted, FlightClaimly guides you through the compensation process.
- 1
Submit your claim
You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.
- 2
FlightClaimly reviews the case
We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.
- 3
The airline responds
The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.
- 4
You receive your payout
If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.
How the claim process works
- 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
- 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
- 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
- 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
- 5Upload your supporting documents.
- 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.
Common BA4256 disruption types
- ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
- ✓ Flight cancelled
- ✓ Missed connection
- ✓ Denied boarding
- ✓ Technical problems
- ✓ Operational disruption
- ✓ Crew shortage
- ✓ Strike
- ✓ Bad weather
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight?
Yes. If your flight arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control, you may be entitled to compensation under EU261 or UK261.
How much compensation can I receive?
Depending on the flight distance and the circumstances, you may be entitled to €250, €400 or €600 per passenger.
What documents do I need?
Usually your booking confirmation or boarding pass is enough to get started. In some cases we may request additional documentation.
How long does the claim process take?
Every airline is different. Some claims are resolved within a few weeks, while others may take several months if they are disputed.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. FlightClaimly works on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay if we successfully recover compensation for you.
- British Airways (BA)
- San Francisco (SFO) → Madrid (MAD)
- approx. 9,332 km · Long-haul (over 3,500 km)
- €600 (EU261) or £520 (UK261), depending on the airline · EU261 or UK261 depending on the airline · A332 · London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
BA 4256 (BA4256) is sold by British Airways. On a codeshare another airline may operate the flight, and the operating airline determines which rules apply.
BA4256 departs from United States and lands in Spain. If British Airways also operates the flight, UK261 may apply, as British Airways is a UK airline. If another airline operates it, that airline decides.
With about 9,332 km between SFO and MAD (long-haul (over 3,500 km)), compensation may be €600 (EU261) or £520 (UK261), depending on the airline, if you are entitled to it. All amounts
Does EU261 apply to British Airways flight BA 4256?
It depends on the operating airline. If British Airways operates the flight, UK261 may apply, as British Airways is a UK airline.
Who operates British Airways flight BA 4256?
In our data, British Airways is the airline selling BA4256. Who actually operates the flight is shown on your ticket or booking confirmation.
Was BA 4256 part of a connecting flight? How is compensation calculated?
Your booking shows this, not the flight number. If BA4256 was part of a connecting journey on one booking, distance is counted from the first departure airport to the final destination, and the delay is counted on arrival at the final destination. The distance band (short-, medium- or long-haul) follows that distance and may then differ from this leg (€600 (EU261) or £520 (UK261), depending on the airline).