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Cheapest return fare
£957
Overall average: £1,024
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Sun 5/4Sun 26/4
EDI - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£521
Typical prices: £541-£587
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Thu 19/3
EDI - MEL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £967 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne (EDI-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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07:55 - 22:10EDI-MEL
29h 15m1 stop
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15:10 - 13:40MEL-EDI
31h 30m1 stop
£957Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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07:40 - 04:55EDI-MEL
34h 15m3 stops
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13:10 - 13:30MEL-EDI
35h 20m3 stops
£960Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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07:30 - 23:20EDI-MEL
28h 50m1 stop
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13:00 - 06:00MEL-EDI
28h 00m2 stops
£967Qatar Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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07:30 - 23:20EDI-MEL
28h 50m1 stop
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13:00 - 06:00MEL-EDI
28h 00m2 stops
£967Qatar Airways
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Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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15:10 - 22:10EDI-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
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13:00 - 18:45MEL-EDI
38h 45m2 stops
£971Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 26 Mar - Fri, 17 Apr
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08:35 - 09:30EDI-MEL
37h 55m2 stops
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09:45 - 07:10MEL-EDI
30h 25m2 stops
£976American Airlines
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Thu, 26 Mar - Fri, 17 Apr
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09:25 - 09:30EDI-MEL
37h 05m2 stops
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09:45 - 07:10MEL-EDI
30h 25m2 stops
£978American Airlines
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Sat, 2 May - Sat, 23 May
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13:00 - 06:15EDI-MEL
32h 15m3 stops
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06:00 - 18:45MEL-EDI
45h 45m3 stops
£980Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 2 May - Sat, 23 May
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13:00 - 06:15EDI-MEL
32h 15m3 stops
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13:00 - 18:45MEL-EDI
38h 45m2 stops
£980Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 26 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
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16:20 - 11:50EDI-MEL
32h 30m2 stops
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31h 50m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Edinburgh, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £945 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,535 and £1,508 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£521
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Edinburgh to Melbourne flights

  • Which airlines have in-flight connectivity?

    Since these flights are longer than most, staying connected to the internet is valuable to most passengers, for personal or business reasons. Check out fights with Qatar Airways via Doha Hamad, which include Wi-Fi throughout the journey. British Airways flights via Doha are another popular choice with in-flight Wi-Fi the whole flight.

  • What is the baggage policy on Air France flights?

    The standard ticket price on these flights is for Economy Light tickets, which only include one carry-on item. The Standard ticket price is slightly more and includes checked luggage and carry-on baggage for less than adding luggage to the Light ticket. If you choose the Flex option, you also get a refundable ticket and seat selection.

  • What are some of the most common routes available from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL)?

    If you're looking for the quickest flights, British Airways and Qatar Airways flights through Doha Hamad International is the most common route. Another popular choice is flights with KLM. These routes travel via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Singapore Changi (SIN), and Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS).

  • Which airlines have the most eco-friendly options?

    Several airlines offer reduced-Co2 flights to offset your carbon footprint on these routes. KLM has one of the best options with stopover flights via Amsterdam, Singapore, and Bali which have 58% fewer Co2 emissions than average flights. SAS and Thai Airways have flights via Stockholm and Bangkok with 58% less Co2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport was £512 for a one-way ticket and £957 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    Edinburgh and Melbourne are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Edinburgh from Edinburgh Turnhouse and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Melbourne, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Melbourne from Edinburgh?

    Doha is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Edinburgh to Melbourne.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne, Emirates or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne are Emirates and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £976 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,515 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Melbourne Airport

  • To get from Edinburgh city centre to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), you have a few options. The most convenient way is to take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service for a direct and hassle-free journey. Alternatively, you can also use the Airlink bus service, which offers frequent connections between the city centre and the airport, with multiple stops along the way.
  • Those of you travelling on a budget and looking at self-transfer flights, make sure your flights don't have an airport change. Flights like easyJet and China Eastern offer flights via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG). Ensure you have plenty of time at the stopover to collect your luggage and check-in. Make time for potential delays as well.
  • If you're travelling with more luggage, consider booking flights with major airlines like Qatar Airways and British Airways, which both include a generous baggage allowance included in the ticket price. British Airways and Qatar Airways both offer single-stopover flights via Doha Hamad International (DOH) and include 8 kg of cabin bags and 23 kg of checked baggage.
  • If you're flying with Turkish Airlines, double-check the baggage allowance on each flight. Turkish Airlines offers three different Economy options with different allowances. Flights with multiple stopovers typically only include cabin bags, while single-stopover flights with a stopover at Istanbul Airport (IST) allow carry-on bags and checked luggage. Eco Flexible has both luggage options, while EcoFly tickets only include carry-on.
  • Those who want to travel in the lap of luxury can look at booking Business Class tickets with major airlines. Business Class Cabins are offered through airlines like Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and British Airways. Qatar Airways is the only airline offering Business Class with single-stopover flights via Doha. Britsh Airways and Turkish Airlines both offer Business Class flights with two stopovers en route.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3407 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

6.0 Goodmichael, Nov 2025BKK - HKG
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Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

More racist flight attandants maybe because i sm an attracticted darkskin latino man but once again bad flight attamdants they ignored me the whole flight even the woman sitting next to me notice how rude they were towards me i really never want to fly united or american airlines they alawsys have the rudesslt and racist flight attandants

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was very poorly organized. Too many people had way to much carry on and resulted in loading overhead bins being the gating factor. Time for change.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

Everything, every step of the process, from check in, to boarding, to exiting the plane was organized, efficient, and orderly. Excellent experience!

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

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