British Airways
BA8053 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8053 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 3, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff (CWL). The flight is expected to depart at 10:20 (local time in Alicante, UTC+2) and arrive at 11:50 (local time in Cardiff, UTC+1) .
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 3h 13m late
2h 35m
Check-in Counter
90-93
Boarding Gate
B29
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
2h 30m
Check-in Counter
90-93
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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BA8053 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA8053 flight from Alicante to Cardiff on 10/3/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 6m. The aircraft has 180 seats.
Airbus A320
Punctuality (Departure)
77
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Age
15y, 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 better than on 50% of flights
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 Fri, Oct 2 from ALC at approximately 15:16. This flight is expected to arrrive in CWL at 16:18.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 19 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 10:33 | 11:40 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 19:14 | 20:27 | Arrived |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 11:53 | 12:59 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 10:39 | 11:41 | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 19:39 | 20:39 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Alicante (ALC) | Cardiff (CWL) | 320 | 15:16 | 16:18 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 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 77% (Late on average 32 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Late on average 4 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
77
%
Late on average
32 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
77
%
30 mins late
10
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Early
73
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Has flight ba8053 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight ba8053 is scheduled to depart at 10:20. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 10:20, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 3, 2026). -
When is flight ba8053 scheduled to arrive?
Flight ba8053 is scheduled to arrive at 11:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:50. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 3, 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 30 minutes; operating days may include Saturday. -
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If flight ba8053 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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Has flight ba8053 departed from Alicante?
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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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