How can I change a connecting or return flight with British Airways?
BA allows changes to all or part of a journey when the fare permits them, but recalculates the fare for the revised trip. You can accept the quote or keep the original journey. For an eligible direct booking, open Manage My Booking and review the proposed change. A travel-agent or third-party booking should go back to that seller. Voluntary changes to a British Airways Holidays package have a separate assisted process rather than the ordinary online flight-only change flow. Show the issuer every flight you intend to retain, including those already flown. BA’s conditions require flights to be used in the ticketed order, and an unannounced no-show can put onward or return reservations at risk. Before paying, check that the revised confirmation preserves the untouched flights, provides a workable connection and names the correct traveler. When only part of a shared booking needs to change, ask the issuer how to handle that before confirming an exchange.

Important unknowns
- A replacement connection and total exchange price are not guaranteed by the general conditions.
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Change only the return or connection on a British Airways ticket
Ask British Airways to change the specific unflown part of your itinerary; do not skip a connection or buy a replacement and assume the original return will remain valid. BA allows changes to all or part of a journey when the fare permits them, but recalculates the fare for the revised trip. You can accept the quote or keep the original journey. For an eligible direct booking, open Manage My Booking and review the proposed change. A travel-agent or third-party booking should go back to that seller. Voluntary changes to a British Airways Holidays package have a separate assisted process rather than the ordinary online flight-only change flow. Show the issuer every flight you intend to retain, including those already flown. BA’s conditions require flights to be used in the ticketed order, and an unannounced no-show can put onward or return reservations at risk. Before paying, check that the revised confirmation preserves the untouched flights, provides a workable connection and names the correct traveler. When only part of a shared booking needs to change, ask the issuer how to handle that before confirming an exchange. What to do next Identify the exact unflown sector to change and all flights to retain. Use Manage My Booking for an eligible flight-only direct booking, or contact the seller/package team. Approve the whole revised itinerary only after checking the fare and remaining flights. Who this applies to The fare must allow the proposed amendment. Partially flown, agency and package bookings need the appropriate servicing route. Before you confirm A replacement connection and total exchange price are not guaranteed by the general conditions. Sources Last checked: September 22, 2026. British Airways — General Conditions of Carriage British Airways — Manage booking FAQs
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Sources and last checked
- General Conditions of Carriagehttps://www.britishairways.com/content/information/legal/conditions-of-carriage/general-conditions-of-carriage
- Manage booking FAQshttps://www.britishairways.com/content/information/help/faqs/manage-booking