Airlines/United Kingdom
Is British Airways safe?
UK flag carrier. Last fatal accident was the 1976 Zagreb mid-air collision (BEA predecessor). No fatal accidents in 50 years.
A modelled estimate and protected opinion, not a factual safety verdict — informational only, not safety or travel advice, provided as-is. See our terms & disclaimer.
Operator safety tier
Elite
Modelled fatal-accident risk on the order of 1 in 11 million flights.
A model estimate from validated signals (the dominant factor in a flight's safety), not a measurement of this airline's own flight history. IOSA-registered; last fatal accident 1976 (50y ago). Full methodology.
Safety signals
IOSA registeredYes
EU air-safety banNot banned
Last fatal accident1976
Fleet
AllianceOneworld
CountryUnited Kingdom
Fleet size254 aircraft
Average fleet age12.1 yrs