BA1553 Flight Status British Airways: Rome to New York (BAW1553)

BA 1553 Rome to New York Flight Status

Not scheduled today. Latest flight: May 27th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

BA 1553 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways Rome to New York

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
May 27 FCO JFK 13:30 18:10 Delayed >3h Track >

British Airways operates BA 1553 from Rome to New York, a 6,866 km (4,266 mi) trip. The timetable allows 10 h 40 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 27 May 2026.

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About BA 1553

Route
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport FCO to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK
Distance
6,866 km (4,266 mi)
Scheduled flight time
10 h 40 min

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Compensation of up to €600 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

BA 1553 FAQ

How long is the BA1553 flight?
The timetable allows 10 h 40 min. Rome to New York is 6,866 km (4,266 mi).
What other flight numbers does BA1553 have?
Also listed as BAW1553 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1553.
Can I get compensation if BA1553 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

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BA1553 and Rome FCO to New York JFK Flights

Flight BA1553 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA721.

Other flights departing from Rome FCO: AZ1741, W66107, AA721

Other flights arriving at New York JFK: AA721, AA721

All flights connecting Rome FCO to New York JFK.