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£61 Find Cheap Flights from London to Algiers

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Cheapest return fare
£143
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LTN - ALG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£147
Typical prices: £138-£198
Air Algerie
Sat 16/5Mon 25/5
STN - ALG • Direct
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Cheapest • 15% average savings
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Cheapest • Avg £153 (return)
Shortest trip • 5h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Algiers (LON-ALG)

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

Thu, 14 May - Sat, 16 May
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05:40 - 21:00
LTN
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ALG
15h 20m
1 stop
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22:55 - 11:00
ALG
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LTN
12h 05m
1 stop
£143Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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16:30 - 16:00
LHR
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ALG
23h 30m
1 stop
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16:55 - 09:40
ALG
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LHR
16h 45m
1 stop
£143ITA Airways
Mon, 23 Mar - Wed, 22 Apr
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16:25 - 22:25
LGW
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ALG
5h 00m
1 stop
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23:20 - 09:00
ALG
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LGW
9h 40m
1 stop
£143Vueling
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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15:25 - 22:05
STN
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ALG
6h 40m
1 stop
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18:00 - 07:10
ALG
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STN
13h 10m
1 stop
£143Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
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14:35 - 21:35
LGW
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ALG
6h 00m
1 stop
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23:50 - 09:30
ALG
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LGW
9h 40m
1 stop
£144Vueling
Sat, 16 May - Mon, 25 May
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16:00 - 18:55
STN
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ALG
2h 55mdirect
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11:15 - 14:25
ALG
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STN
3h 10mdirect
£147Air Algerie
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May
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15:30 - 22:45
LHR
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ALG
7h 15m
1 stop
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12:40 - 20:40
ALG
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LHR
8h 00m
1 stop
£147Lufthansa
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 27 May
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16:00 - 18:55
STN
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ALG
2h 55mdirect
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11:20 - 14:30
ALG
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STN
3h 10mdirect
£149Air Algerie
Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
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19:45 - 08:55
LHR
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ALG
13h 10m
1 stop
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14:00 - 21:25
ALG
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LHR
7h 25m
1 stop
£150Air France
Sat, 6 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
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19:45 - 08:55
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ALG
13h 10m
1 stop
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14:00 - 21:25
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7h 25m
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£151Air France
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Algiers flights

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

How much is a return flight from London to Algiers?

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 to Algiers departing in May.

What is the cheapest London to Algiers flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Algiers costs £136 on the route between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Algiers (ALG). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 15% cheaper than other London-Algiers routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Algiers?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Algiers on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Algiers?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Algiers, 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 to Algiers is November, where tickets cost £175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £389 and £382 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Algiers?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £257, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Algiers?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Algiers, 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 to Algiers, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Algiers

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£61
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (60% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to Algiers

When to book flights from London to Algiers

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Algiers 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 flights from London to Algiers

  • What are a few hotels near Algiers Airport with free shuttle transfers?

    Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport is an accommodation connected to the recently constructed Terminal 4 via covered walkway and is an onsite hotel. A couple of others within a short drive from Algiers Airport with free shuttle transfers are Ibis Alger Aeroport and Mercure Alger Aeroport.

  • Is there free wi-fi service at Algiers Airport?

    Unfortunately, wi-fi service is not free to most passengers or visitors at Algiers Airport. To get online, you must buy an access card from an airport shop or vending machine. 30min of internet time costs about 250 DZD (1.35 GBP) while an hour of time goes for approx. 420 DZD (2.30 GBP). Internet kiosks are also available if you prefer.

  • Can I hire a car at Algiers Airport?

    Yes. Hertz and a number of local providers like Rapide are there to furnish you with a vehicle, even without an advance reservation. To locate the car hire centre from your arrival terminal, follow the posted signs in English. If you’re having difficulty orienting yourself, there’s an Information Desk at each terminal where you can seek assistance.

  • What other cities/regions are accessible from Algiers Airport?

    The principal airport in Algeria, Algiers Airport is located in the far north of the country where it acts as an air hub for Air Algerie. Access to Oran (261 miles west) and Constantine (245 miles east) puts you in close contact with the borders of Morocco and Tunisia respectively.

  • What is a common stopover airport on this route?

    Many airlines fly this route, so you'll stop in various cities. Lufthansa has a prolific schedule, and its flights are very popular. They make a single stop at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and leave from Heathrow, taking roughly 6-7 hours in total.

  • How can I get limited-mobility assistance at the departure and arrival airports?

    As per UK national policy, all of London's airports have excellent limited-mobility and hidden-disability amenities. They're fully wheelchair accessible, with lowered counters and adapted bathrooms. You can also arrange personal assistance with the airport, at least 48 hours in advance. Algiers Airport doesn't have as many facilities, but trained assistance staff are on hand.

  • Which London airport should I choose?

    London's airports all have world-class facilities, so there's not much to choose between in that sense. A major distinguishing feature is that they're all on the city's outskirts, except for London City Airport (LCY). If you're coming from northwest towns like Milton Keynes, choose Luton Airport (LTN). Coming from the Ipswich or Cambridge areas, Stansted (STN) is close by. Heathrow is to the west of London, while Gatwick is quite far south.

  • Which London to Algiers flights are more carbon efficient than others?

    Vueling operates multiple daily flights to Algiers that reduce carbon emissions by around 50%. These typically leave from Gatwick and make one stop on the way, in Barcelona. British Airways and Air France also offer a handful of morning and evening flights that save just over 50% in carbon emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Algiers?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Algiers was £61 for a one-way ticket and £143 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Algiers?

    On your way to Algiers, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Algiers Houari Boumediene.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Algiers?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Algiers flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Algiers?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Algiers?

    There are direct flights from London to Algiers on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Algiers, Air France or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Algiers are Air France and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £271 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air France is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £212 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Algiers?

    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 to Algiers.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Algiers?

    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 Algiers with an airline and back to London with another airline.

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

    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 Algiers from London 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 to Algiers

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Algiers? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £200 or less one-way and £209 or less round-trip.
  • Air Algerie is the only airline offering direct flight service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Algiers Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG). Air Algerie also offers one-stop service if you’re flying into London Gatwick Airport (LGW), as does the low-budget carrier Vueling.
  • If you’re travelling light, public transportation is a cheap and efficient means of getting to London Heathrow Airport or London Gatwick Airport. Both offer express shuttle service: Heathrow Express from London Paddington Station and Gatwick Express from London Victoria Station. They offer low fares and are even cheaper if you buy them online.
  • Before leaving home, download an airport app to help keep you in the know. London Heathrow and London Gatwick have apps that provide live flight data and send out immediate alerts whenever conditions change. Apps also offer free wi-fi, which can update you with checkpoint wait times and info on parking discounts or other offers being made by airport stores and restaurants.
  • After check-in, an airport lounge is an ideal place to relax and de-stress. In North and South Terminals at London Gatwick you can find Club Aspire Lounge, No1 Lounge, Clubrooms and My Lounge, where you can enjoy table service and complimentary refreshments. At London Heathrow Airport, Club Aspire Lounge is located at Gate 18, Level 2, Terminal 5, while Plaza Premium Lounge is situated at Gate A16, Level 4, Terminal 2.
  • London Heathrow and London Gatwick also offer multi-faith prayer rooms where you can find a quiet space to meditate or observe religious commitments. London Heathrow has multiple rooms at the departure lounges within each of its terminals, before and after security. At London Gatwick, you can find a multi-faith prayer room at North Terminal and South Terminal.
  • Given the lengthy wait for any international flight, it’s recommended you choose Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW) if you're travelling with young children. They have great play facilities that mix physical activity and electronic entertainment, to keep youngsters from getting bored.
  • Getting from Algiers Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG) to the city centre is quick and easy. You can catch a train to Cite Amirouche Station, which takes around 17 minutes, or a bus to Chemin Fernane Hanafi Stop in about 25 minutes.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Algiers?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Algiers Houari Boumediene.
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Direct departures

London to Algiers Houari Boumediene

Monday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Tuesday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Wednesday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Thursday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Friday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Saturday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Sunday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

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Direct returns

Algiers Houari Boumediene to London

Monday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Tuesday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Wednesday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Thursday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Friday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Saturday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

Sunday

Air Algerie,British Airways

Air Algerie,British Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Algiers

 
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7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1546 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.4Boarding
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The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Basic service for the basic price. Efficient and cost effective, so ticked all the right boxes.

Not constantly changing the price DURING a booking. Felt like bait and switch.

All very smooth airside. Check-in counters were understaffed. The wait is too long. Only two, then three counters were open. Waiting time of 35 minutes is too long. Pls review your rota.

To complex. So many types of fare. This made the boarding a caos.

Needs faster boarding procedure. Not their fault but should still take into account indifferent flyers.

Very fast boarding. Crew members were super nice. I loved it!

My luggage got lost and until today there is no solution to the problem. It's still missing

I am writing to demand an immediate refund and compensation for the absolutely unacceptable experience I endured with VUELING this week. On Monday, my flight was canceled, and despite this, I have yet to receive any refund. I was then taken to a hotel in a terrible location, where no food or even water was provided. The next day, I was rebooked on another flight, for which I had to personally cover an additional €50 in transportation costs—only to have that flight canceled as well. After waiting 10 hours, only 10 of us were offered alternative accommodations, while the rest were left stranded. We were forced to remain in this situation until Thursday without a single explanation or proper assistance. During this entire ordeal, we were only provided with breakfast and dinner, while being charged extra for drinks. This level of treatment is completely unacceptable. I expect an immediate refund for the cancelled flights and full compensation for the inconvenience, additional expenses, and the significant distress caused.

Only food for sale. Did not even offer water. No entertainment

Checking was efficient and quick. Adequate luggage space. Food for purchase only at high prices

At the Check-in desk in Constantine, I put my luggage on the belt. It wasn’t very full. The Air Algerie agent said that my luggage was too heavy, and so I had to pay money. I asked how heavy it was, and he said 20 kg. I doubt just clothes would be that heavy. So I asked how much money I had to pay. He said 12000 Dinars, which is about $150 dollars (i.e., about 150 Euros). I started objecting, saying I don’t have that much Dinars, mostly because one can’t exchange dollars or Euros for Dinars. No one would get on a flight to Paris with 150 Euros worth of Dinars. Worthless. Also, I told him the flight itself didn’t cost as much as $150, so this charge was way too high. But, the Check-in person insisted that they would no take my luggage weighing that much (20 kg). So I asked what weight it must be. He hesitated, looked upward for a few seconds, and said 10 kg. So I stepped a few feet away and transferred clothes from my luggage to my backpack, leaving my luggage feeling 1/2 the original weight - - - hopefully now only 10 kg. I went up to the Check-in desk again. The Check-in guy put my bag on the scale, and said, “You still must pay 12000 Dinars.”. I asked why, and he said my ticket did not include any luggage at all. I objected immediately, saying that I had a round-trip ticket and that Air Algerie carried my luggage from Paris to here in Constantine. Therefore my ticket must actually have included luggage going both ways, round trip. But he continued to say that, no, my ticket didn’t include luggage, and that I must pay 12000 Dinars. At that point another Air Algerie agent walked up behind me, asking what was going on. When I told him, he said, “Come with me.” He took me 30 feet away, behind a pillar. He asked how much money I had. I said $40 US dollars and 20 Euros. He looked one way and then the other way. He said, “Give me the $40 and I’ll see what I can do.” A couple minutes later he said it was all fine, and they would take my luggage. So I went back to the Check-in counter, and they took my luggage, saying, “Don’t worry, it’s all fine. Everything is fine.”

Always late , never on time people rushing to catch their connection flight , the only punctuality of air algerie is for sure they delay the flight

Air algerie flights always the same Late or canceled with poor service So , not a surprise The flight yesterday full and late with poor service as usual

3hours deleyed, absolutely horrible day.,horrible company.,bad service.,they should check the flight if it safe before letting the passengers in .. it was a technical problem ( very hot temperatures inside the flight) we had to come back and change the flight.never again with this company

First, ITA lost my bag and the baggage team showed no regard in trying to find it. Second, I had paid for priority boarding as part of a first class ticket and instead they disregarded boarding groups and we all boarded at the same time. Third, wasn't allowed to select my seat in advance even with a first class ticket. When I was assigned bulkhead, I was told I would need to pay to change my seat. Overall, very disappointing experience.

I guess that was fine with ITA but the Rome airport is so difficult to navigate with so many checkpoints getting new tickets from what was originally given to me

Overbooked. They left a lot of passengers on the ground

My seat was broken and ducted taped and my monitor did not work the entire time over 8 hrs sitting. And I had no books or anything with me

my flight from Rome to Boston was on a very old plane. My video and audio did not work.

Good with timing of flights. The crew was exceptionally unfriendly. I heard more than one person say this. And even with the aisle, it seemed more uncomfortable than usual. The movie selection was old and poor, but the dinner was great - the lasagna and tiramisu.

The toilets are very small for a long trip like this. There is no space whatsoever. Totally unusable,

This airplane is much better. Not worn out like the one we flew with fr NY to Rome. Flight attendants were ok.

The check in process is chaotic. It says partially checked-in. Never heard of such a thing. Then lost our reserved seats when we finally checked in at the airport. The seats don’t recline. Then we had to get mew boarding passes at the connection. Last, my companion lost her baggage and up to now there’s no update. We’re already half-way through our vacation and still no news what happened to the luggage.

Wonderful! Everyone very helpful and kind. Returning flight was cancelled but rebooking was easy.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

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