British Airways BA8053 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8053 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 23, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff (CWL). The flight is expected to depart at 11:30 (local time in Alicante, UTC+2) and arrive at 13:05 (local time in Cardiff, UTC+1) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m late
2h 35m
Check-in Counter
90-93
Boarding Gate
B30
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 35m
Check-in Counter
90-93
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 30m
Check-in Counter
90-101
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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A weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain is active across Cardiff from Thursday night through Friday afternoon. West to northwesterly winds will bring gusts of 50 to 60 mph, reaching over 70 mph in exposed coastal areas. Combined with heavy rainfall, these conditions are likely to cause difficult travel before winds ease late Friday afternoon.
BA8053 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8053 flight from Alicante to Cardiff on 10/23/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 13y, 6m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
73
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Age
13y, 6m
Seats
180
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
None
Unknown
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
74 cm
Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA8053
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA8053 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from ALC at approximately 19:15. This flight is expected to arrrive in CWL at 20:45.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 10 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 11:51 | 13:15 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 14 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 19:23 | 20:32 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 16 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 11:39 | 12:40 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 10:50 | 12:01 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 19:15 | 20:45 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 11:30 | 13:05 | Scheduled |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 10:20 | 11:50 | Scheduled |
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BA8053 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA8053 is 73% (Late on average 39 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 13 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73
%
Late on average
39 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
73
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
13
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
13 minutes
Early
60
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
7
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight ba8053?
Flight ba8053 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 11:30, arrival 13:05 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight ba8053 on time today?
Flight ba8053 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 11:30, with arrival at 13:05. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight ba8053 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba8053 is scheduled to depart at 11:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 11:30, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight ba8053 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba8053 is scheduled to arrive at 13:05. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:05. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 23, 2026.What route does flight ba8053 fly?
Flight ba8053 is operated by British Airways from Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff (CWL). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight ba8053?
Track flight ba8053 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 ba8053 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If ba8053 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 23, 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 ba8053 departed from Alicante?
Flight ba8053 has not departed from Alicante (ALC) yet and is currently on schedule for 11:30.What is the seat configuration for flight ba8053?
Flight ba8053 usually flies a Airbus A320 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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