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Cheapest return fare
£719
Typical prices: £661-£860
Kenya Airways
Mon 21/9Tue 20/10
LHR - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£353
Typical prices: £478-£670
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Thu 13/8
LHR - ZNZ • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg £786 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Zanzibar (LHR-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Zanzibar 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Zanzibar

Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
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18:25 - 02:40
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ZNZ
30h 15m
1 stop
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10:00 - 16:15
ZNZ
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LHR
32h 15m
1 stop
£719Kenya Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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17:25 - 02:40
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ZNZ
30h 15m
1 stop
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09:50 - 15:30
ZNZ
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LHR
32h 40m
1 stop
£720Kenya Airways
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Oman Air Logo
20:50 - 05:00
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ZNZ
30h 10m
2 stops
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14:35 - 19:10
ZNZ
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LHR
30h 35m
2 stops
£720Oman Air
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
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08:40 - 07:25
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ZNZ
20h 45m
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06:20 - 21:05
ZNZ
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LHR
16h 45m
1 stop
£720Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:30 - 13:10
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ZNZ
13h 40m
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18:40 - 06:20
ZNZ
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LHR
14h 40m
1 stop
£721RwandAir
Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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06:30 - 18:15
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ZNZ
33h 45m
3 stops
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12:05 - 20:55
ZNZ
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LHR
34h 50m
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£721Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:30 - 13:10
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ZNZ
13h 40m
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18:40 - 06:20
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14h 40m
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£721RwandAir
Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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15:00 - 05:20
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ZNZ
12h 20m
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06:20 - 21:05
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16h 45m
1 stop
£721Egyptair
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
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22:10 - 05:20
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ZNZ
29h 10m
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06:20 - 13:35
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33h 15m
1 stop
£722Egyptair
Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Oman Air Logo
20:50 - 05:00
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30h 10m
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06:00 - 19:10
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£723Oman Air
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Heathrow to Zanzibar flights

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

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Zanzibar from London Heathrow Airport usually cost between £805 and £1,076 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £719 on Kenya Airways (21 Sept–20 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar is February, where tickets cost £675 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,088 and £918 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£353
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar

When to book flights from Heathrow to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Zanzibar 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 London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar flights

  • What’s the best way to travel from Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town?

    It will take about 30min to get a taxi from Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town, which will cost approximately TSh31,937 (£10). If you are travelling on a budget, you can also get a local bus, locally known as a dala-dala, which will be located outside the airport. This costs considerably less, at around TSh300 (£0.10), and only takes a little bit longer than a taxi.

  • Can you catch a direct flight between London Heathrow Airport and Zanzibar Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights between London Heathrow Airport and Zanzibar Airport, but you can get many indirect flights that require only one connection. Some of the quickest flights are operated by KLM, which take approximately 11h 15min and require a transfer at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), or Turkish Airlines, which take about 12h 50min and also needs one change, which will be at Istanbul Airport (IST).

  • Is there a way to get through security faster?

    Yes, you are able to get through security faster at Heathrow Airport with its Fast Track Security service. This costs about £12.50 and must be pre-booked at least 24h before you take off. It's available at all the terminals in the airport, too. All you need to do, once you've received your Fast Track, is turn up at the security gate anytime during the allocated 2h window.

  • Where can I exchange my money at Heathrow Airport?

    There are many currency exchange offices throughout the airport, so you can change your money with ease. At Terminals 2, 3 and 4, you can exchange your money at stores such as Travelex, whereas at Terminal 5, you have the options of stores such as moneycorp. With so many options available to you, no matter which terminal you are leaving form, it's one less thing you have to think about before your flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar was £353 for a one-way ticket and £719 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Zanzibar, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Zanzibar from London Heathrow Airport?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Zanzibar, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Zanzibar are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £925 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £823 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

    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 London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

    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 Zanzibar with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar?

    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 Zanzibar from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar

  • One of the best ways to get to Heathrow Airport (LHR) from the city centre is by Underground on the Piccadilly Line. Heathrow Express is also a very fast choice, which takes about 15min to reach the airport from Paddington train station.
  • If you need help in the terminal building at Heathrow Airport, you can go to an Assistance Host Area, these are in the check-in zones in each individual terminal. Here you can access wheelchairs at any time, with which you can continue your onward journey. If you need assistance to travel in the wheelchair, you should call at least 48h in advance to arrange this.
  • At London Heathrow Airport, you can relax ahead of your journey at one of many lounges from around £25. With lounge brands including Plaza Premium, Aspire and No1 Lounges, you can enjoy benefits such as shower facilities and complimentary food ahead of your trip.
  • Some of the routes from Heathrow Airport to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) tend to leave early, so you may want to consider an airport hotel the night before, such as Aerotel London Heathrow Hotel, so you don’t have to travel too early in the morning.
  • It takes approximately 1h 20min to travel by car from Zanzibar Airport to both Mtegani in the south of the island and Nungwi in the north of the island, making the airport very well located for your onward journey.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Zanzibar. 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 Heathrow to Zanzibar? 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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RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
7.7Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Boarding
8.0Crew
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

Very bad I have traveled to about 70 countries. And this is one of the worst airline with the bad customer service. As a family We purchased our seating tickets 8 D, 8 E, and 8 F but when we board we got switched to 10 A, 10 B and C without early acknowledgment. The seat back doesn’t even go back because the back row is the emergency row. We didn’t like it at all because we actually pay for the seats we want then the manager Melih came and say either we take the new seat or get off the plane. What a bad customer service. He was saying things that are not even legitimate. Due to the seat back unable to be push back we had to go to other seats in the far back and be separated. Very bad experience with this airline and will not want to take it again.

A good airline, but at checking in, they allocated seats for my wife, and I far away from each other, and to change them, they wanted a payment, such a bad policy, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth All was good on the plane, good food, but the air hostess was abrupt and a bit rough dealing with the passengers, but one has to find excuses for staff working under pressure

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

Leaving on time would have been a good start . Sat in plane while they cleaned around us . We got to Turkey raced to our next flight to see plane sitting at the gate 5 minutes before departure time to be told “ plane is gone “ while obviously it wasn’t . Showed them time on my phone before departure. Then “ gate is closed “ . Then he said “Instead of talking to me you need to go talk to someone else to get another flight “ . We booked business class no service waited in line to have to rebook same flight day later. Offered hotel room but wait for a bus to heard us to what I’m sure would have been cheap hotel. Opted for private cab and decent hotel at our own expense. Bad service at ever turn . NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES AGAIN !

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

The legs room was not enough at all. The seats are not comfortable enough for long journey but other than that it was very good

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

Am Wowed I did not ever thought African has such an amazing airline before.

Flight was late! Why ? No one seemed to know. Looks like the planes windows were never cleaned. My phone camera refused to take a picture of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Seriously one of the most disappoint experiences I have ever had when flying. My flight got delayed FIVE hours. Nobody wanted to help at the airport (“this is Kenyan booking, we cannot do anything”). I got on the phone with someone from Kenyan for one hour until he finally moved my ticket to a Delta ticket. Then the painful journey restarted - the Delta crew in land kept saying there was no other flight and ai had to wait. An agent called Gerard Robert was being so sarcastic I felt humiliated. He would say things like “you say you understand what I am saying but you are not understanding what so am saying”. I asked him to please speak in a less sarcastic tone and he said “I am not going to speak with you anymore, go find someone else”. These were his words. Tired, after 14 hours in a plane, I just wanted to cry. I looked for another agent, who was an angel and rebooked me to another flights. Thanks to her, I made it to my meeting in Washington-DC. I am going to send a formal complaint to Delta about agent Gerard Robert. It is not fair to speak with customers in that cynical, sarcastic tone. If one works in customer service, it ia important to mind that tones can make people feel humiliated. And turning the back to a customer by saying “Go find someone else” can’t be part of his training.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

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