The airline British Airways has filed a claim for damages against the operator of the Logan Airport in Boston and a local ground transportation service provider. The lawsuit is directed against Massport, the airport operator, and the company Oxford Airport Technical ServicesThe reason is a technical incident in June 2022 in which one of the airline's aircraft was damaged.
According to the lawsuit filed in the US District Court in Boston, the stationary power supply failed on June 8, 2022, before the departure of flight BA212 to London. A mobile backup unit that was subsequently deployed also failed, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft's electrical system. British Airways personnel were unable to restart the aircraft, and the flight had to be canceled.
The repair of the damaged aircraft was so complex that it had to be flown to England for repairs. This resulted in downtime of several weeks. British Airways estimates the damage at at least $293.000, which is equivalent to approximately €252.000. This figure includes repair costs, passenger care costs, and lost revenue.
In addition to the direct costs, the airline is also demanding interest and reimbursement of legal fees. The lawsuit seeks to recover the financial losses British Airways claims it has suffered as a result of the incident.