£85 Find Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Istanbul

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Cheapest return fare
£127
Overall average: £265
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Sun 18/1Sun 25/1
GLA - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£85
Typical prices: £90-£161
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/5
GLA - IST • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Istanbul (GLA-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Glasgow to Istanbul 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 Glasgow to Istanbul

Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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18:00 - 21:05
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24h 05m1 stop
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22:25 - 10:40
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GLA
15h 15m1 stop
£127Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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08:25 - 20:10
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8h 45m1 stop
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22:00 - 14:10
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GLA
19h 10m2 stops
£144Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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06:55 - 22:25
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SAW
13h 30m1 stop
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21:10 - 10:10
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GLA
15h 00m1 stop
£151Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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22:15 - 21:05
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19h 50m2 stops
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22:00 - 20:05
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GLA
25h 05m2 stops
£154Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
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20:05 - 06:00
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SAW
7h 55m1 stop
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21:10 - 14:25
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GLA
19h 15m1 stop
£163Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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07:00 - 21:05
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IST
11h 05m1 stop
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21:20 - 07:50
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GLA
13h 30m1 stop
£178Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
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08:35 - 19:25
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8h 50m1 stop
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17:35 - 23:15
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GLA
7h 40m1 stop
£181British Airways
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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06:05 - 16:55
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7h 50m1 stop
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17:55 - 10:05
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19h 10m1 stop
£183KLM
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
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7h 50m1 stop
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19h 10m1 stop
£184KLM
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
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10h 30m1 stop
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19h 15m1 stop
£198Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Glasgow to Istanbul flights

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

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Planning a trip from Glasgow to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul, 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul is February, where tickets cost £226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £402 and £340 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul, 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Glasgow to Istanbul

Cheapest flight£85
Flight from Glasgow to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Glasgow to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Glasgow to Istanbul 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 Glasgow to Istanbul flights

  • How do I get to Glasgow International Airport from Glasgow city centre?

    To get to Glasgow International Airport from the Glasgow city centre, consider taking a bus, train or taxi. When taking the train, Paisley Gilmour Street will be the nearest station, requiring you to take a bus to the airport. A taxi is a faster and more comfortable way to get to the airport from the city centre, since the bus has to make some stops on your way to the airport.

  • Which is the best airport to land at between Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport?

    Istanbul Airport is located on the European side and is the newer and more extensive compared to Istanbul Gokcen Airport. The airport is also closer to Istanbul than Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, which is on the Asian side. Istanbul Airport also offers a stunning view when landing.

  • What facilities are offered at Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport features several facilities, including terminal transfers, meeting facilities, shopping facilities and hotels. You will also have access to luggage handling and porter services, available at all hours.

  • Does Istanbul Airport offer any mobility or special-assistance services?

    Istanbul Airport provides mobility services and special assistance when need be. The airport features accessible toilets, pet rooms for those travelling with assistance pets, Loud Steps routes and tactile paving. The airport also provides lanyards for those with hidden disabilities like autism and dementia. You must notify your airline about any disability at least 48h before departure to ensure the necessary arrangements are made.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul was £85 for a one-way ticket and £127 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Glasgow to Istanbul?

    Glasgow is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Istanbul. You will leave Glasgow from Glasgow Intl and you will be arriving in Istanbul at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Glasgow to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Glasgow to Istanbul?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Glasgow to Istanbul?

    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 Glasgow to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Glasgow with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul from Glasgow 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to Istanbul

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) features mobility and special assistance for people with physical and hidden disabilities such as autism and dementia. The airport provides lanyards that make it possible to identify passengers with hidden disabilities and ensure necessary help is offered. Assistance dogs are also allowed. When travelling with a disability, alert your airline at least 48h in advance of your departure date.
  • Avoid long drives before your flight and consider booking some major hotels near Glasgow International Airport, including Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport, Oakshaw Guesthouse and Scotia Airport Hotel. You will enjoy a comfortable stay with bed and breakfast services at pocket-friendly rates.
  • You can enjoy an on-site hotel at both Istanbul International Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Istanbul Airport features YOTELAIR, which is among the largest airport hotel chains worldwide. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, on the other hand, features ISG Sabiha Gokcen Airport Hotel, which is a few minutes' drive from the airport’s terminal.
  • Worry no more if you are driving to Glasgow International Airport, as there are available parking areas near the terminals. The airport features a variety of parking at a fee depending on the car booked and the period required. These include valet parking, fast-track parking, extended-stay parking and short-stay parking. You can book in advance to avoid missing parking spaces, especially during rush hours.
  • The Istanbul city centre is a few miles from both Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. It is recommended you consider booking Tranigo for transfer services. Tranigo features Istanbul Airport taxis, shuttles and transfer services, enhancing your travel.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Glasgow to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Glasgow to Istanbul. 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1428 reviews
8.4Crew
7.2Food
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

8.0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025
AMS - BOD
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Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Horrible, hated every part of it. They do not have business class- just tried to make one row. Boarding was a mess- felt like hungry people fighting for food. Will never ever travel in Indigo

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

So boarding is a little slow when you fly 787 but on the 777 the business class had its own entrance. The entertainment can be a little bit more up to date Other than that it was a great experience food and service was great

I paid $150 to upgrade to this seat. My exit row seat had ample leg room BUT the collapsable table was broken so my food tray and drinks slid over to my lap, the screen malfunctioned.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Very bad this airline changes my schedule date of travel and get me stranded in Istanbul for three days, paid for only one day hotel accommodation with only one breakfast and i had to pay for lunches ,and dinners and hotel accommodations for the two and half days

Bad confort, bad seat take advantage of the political conflict to double the price

They changed the return flight to the next day and it interrupted the plans we had in our connecting city.

it was a terrible experience. after 4 hours at the gate the flight was cancelled. the airline offered to rebook the flight for 26 hours later. Our team was travelling for an international competition. They missed the competition because the airline delayed them for over 30 hours. We already left the airport but the next morning we received an email stating that we were rebooked for a flight which was another 24 hours later after the already rebooked flight. We bought a ticket on Kayak. The reservation was delivered with a logo Airfareassist. I used Kayak services for over 20 years and assumed that I was dealing with a legitimate organization. Once the flight was postponed for over 40 hours, I learned that Airfareassist is a 3rd party agency whom kayak routes business to without notifying me, the customer. While I was entitled for a full refund, which was confirmed by the airline, Airfareassist only offered a partial refund and kept the difference. Kayak has failed to do a due diligence on the 3rd parties they do business with. As a result I will never do business with kayak again and am filing a complaint with the BBB and the Secretary of Transportation. This is a pure fraud and its unacceptable.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Paid for exit row at the back of the plane. Window seat with lots of leg space. Food was inedible (as usual). Brought my own.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

The plane was late (as was my flight out from Birmingham the day before)

Boarding and flight update was fantastic as I experienced about a 10-15 delayed for both flights. The food served onboard was great; the service of the flight attendants was excellent.

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Flight on time and priority boarding worked. I travelled economy although business was available as no flights are cheap these days and at least with BA loyalty card I get a baggage allowance for nothing. That made the flight comparable or even cheaper than the ‘budget’ alternative. As for catering and entertainment - not on a BA short haul economy ! At least we were offered biscuits and water! Catering for economy short haul has been reduced to the minimum - no tea or coffee or other drinks than water (from a large bottle with a paper cup on offer). They will say this is better for the environment, which it is, but proper waste management is still needed for empty packets etc. so actually it’s a money saver.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ 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

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