Originally Posted by msm2000uk

On Twitter, BA are stating the delay is a 'Rotational delay due to the late arriving aircraft into JNB'.

If BA are to claim anything other than a Mechanical issue, they would try claiming Exceptional Circumstances (aka weather).

If you've got the time, it might be worth taking screenshots of the other flights which flew LON-JNB last night, just so you've got proof that flights were departing.

You may not need the info, but it's easier to do now, than in 2 months time if BA refute your EU261 claim.

M