British Airways recently canceled many of their flights due to several major issues. One of the main reasons was ongoing technical problems with the engines on some of their aircraft, especially the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines used in Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes. These engines have shown more wear and tear than expected, and it has been difficult to get replacement parts quickly. Because of this, several planes had to be taken out of service, which meant there were not enough planes to operate all scheduled routes. As a result, British Airways suspended some flights, including long-distance ones like those between London and Kuala Lumpur or New York.

Another big reason for the cancellations was problems with the airline’s IT systems. In May 2023, a major computer failure caused the airline to cancel over 175 flights in just two days. This not only caused big delays but also affected thousands of passengers trying to travel from Heathrow Airport. IT failures like this can make it very hard to manage flight schedules, bookings, and passenger check-ins, adding to the overall disruption.

In addition to engine and IT problems, British Airways has also struggled with staffing and supply chain delays, which have made it harder to run flights smoothly. The airline is now working closely with the engine manufacturer to fix the aircraft and speed up the delivery of parts. They are also trying to improve their systems and avoid future computer breakdowns.

To help passengers affected by these issues, British Airways is offering new flight bookings on different dates or on partner airlines. They are also giving refunds where possible and asking travelers to check the status of their flights online or through the mobile app. The airline says it is sorry for the trouble and is doing everything it can to get things back to normal.