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£222 Find Cheap Flights from London to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
£417
Overall average: £566
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STN - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£470
Typical prices: £538-£737
British Airways
Sat 21/2Sun 8/3
LHR - MAA • Direct
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Cheapest • from £438 (return)
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Cheap Flights from London to Chennai (LON-MAA)

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

Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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07:45 - 10:10
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20h 55m2 stops
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21:40 - 22:10
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STN
30h 00m2 stops
£417Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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21:50 - 04:45
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MAA
25h 25m1 stop
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05:35 - 06:35
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30h 30m1 stop
£417Gulf Air
Sun, 18 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
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20:55 - 08:10
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29h 45m1 stop
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10:00 - 12:05
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LHR
31h 35m1 stop
£417Etihad Airways
Sat, 31 Jan - Sun, 22 Feb
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08:40 - 09:50
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MAA
19h 40m2 stops
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06:15 - 11:25
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STN
34h 40m3 stops
£417Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
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22:00 - 18:30
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15h 00m1 stop
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21:40 - 11:30
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19h 20m1 stop
£419Air India
Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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13:55 - 08:10
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MAA
12h 45m1 stop
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16:10 - 12:05
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25h 25m1 stop
£420Etihad Airways
Tue, 20 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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13:00 - 10:20
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15h 50m1 stop
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09:50 - 20:30
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16h 10m1 stop
£420Air India
Tue, 6 Jan - Mon, 23 Mar
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18h 35m2 stops
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17h 50m2 stops
£639KLM
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18h 35m2 stops
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20:30 - 09:30
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18h 30m2 stops
£643KLM
Fri, 13 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Chennai flights

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How much is a return flight from London to Chennai?

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 Chennai departing in January.

What is the cheapest London to Chennai flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from London to Chennai costs £518 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Chennai (MAA). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Chennai, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Chennai, 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 Chennai is September, where tickets cost £465 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £833 and £788 respectively.

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

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 Chennai, 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 Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Chennai Airport's metro connection makes reaching the city centre easy and affordable, taking about 20 minutes.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Chennai

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£222
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from London to Chennai

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FAQs for booking flights from London to Chennai

  • How do I travel to the city from Chennai Airport?

    Provided you are not carrying too much luggage, you can travel from Chennai Airport like the locals and take the public commuter train. Tirusalam Station is a 3min walk from the terminal and offers a wide variety of connections, including to Chennai Beach for about ₹ 10 (£0.10). Buses also stop outside the airport, including the 1B and 18A buses into Chennai. For those with larger luggage, you may wish to instead take a rickshaw or taxi.

  • What kind of shops are there at Heathrow Airport?

    Depending on which terminal you are flying from at Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can find a large range of shopping opportunities in the departure lounge while you wait for your flight. Shops such as Boots and Harrods can be found throughout the airport. You can find designer brands like Burberry and Gucci in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Great Britain gifts are in Terminals 3, 4 and 5, and there is a M.A.C counter in Terminal 3.

  • Where can I find something to eat at Chennai Airport?

    If you are looking for something to eat after your long flight from London to Chennai, you can find a number of outlets in the arrivals area of the international terminal in Chennai Airport. Nalaas Aappakadai can provide a range of cuisines, including Chettinadu, Tandoor, Kerala and Chinese. Maggi has several varieties of Maggi noodles, and there are several coffee shops serving hot drinks.

  • Are there any passenger lounges in Gatwick Airport?

    Those flying out of Gatwick Airport can relax at one of the numerous passenger lounges in the North and South Terminal. The No1 Lounges are equipped for business or pleasure and have a range of facilities, including a sports lounge and access to the premium security lane. You can book access to the lounge in advance on the airport website for £32.

  • How can I lower my travel footprint on flights from London to Chennai?

    If you want to find cheap flights from London to Chennai that are more environmentally friendly, you can use KAYAK’s CO2 emissions search filter. One way to cut your emissions on this route by almost 50% is to fly with Air India from London Heathrow. Flights to Chennai with Air India usually take 14-18h and include one stopover in Mumbai (BOM) or in New Delhi (DEL). Alternatively, you could also fly from London City Airport (LCY) with KLM and change planes in Amsterdam (AMS) and DEL.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    There is no on-site hotel located inside Chennai Airport. Instead, passengers will find numerous hotels located just a few minutes’ taxi ride from the terminals, along Airport Road.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Chennai was £222 for a one-way ticket and £417 for a return.

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

    London is served by 6 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Chennai. You will leave London from one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be arriving at Chennai.

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

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Chennai?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Chennai are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £667 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 £556 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Chennai.

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

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

    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 Chennai 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 Chennai?

    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 Chennai 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 Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Chennai? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £582 or less one-way and £582 or less round-trip.
  • Chennai Airport (MAA) is located approximately 1h south of downtown Chennai in Meenambakkam. As one of India’s major airports, it serves as a gateway to the south-east Indian coast, including as an alternative airport to Puducherry, which is a 2h drive away.
  • If you are not in Chennai long and need somewhere to store your bags after your flight from London to Chennai, you can find storage lockers in the international arrivals area. Prices start from around ₹ 5 – 20 (£0.10 – 0.20) depending on luggage size.
  • For those travelling on business, you can find meeting rooms at Gatwick Airport (LGW), which can be accessed through the No1 Lounge and the Regus Express Lounge. These rooms also have access to Wi-Fi, printing, faxing and photocopying facilities. Meeting rooms can be booked in advance.
  • You can purchase some of the local currency, Indian Rupees, after your flight from London to Chennai. There are five foreign currency exchange counters in the international terminal of Chennai Airport, including one in the arrival area.
  • If you are travelling with children, you can ask a staff member at the London City Airport (LCY) to for a fun pack to help keep them entertained, including an activities book, crayons and a pack of snap cards. There is also a play area in the departure area of the terminal, near Gates 5 and 6.
  • British travellers must have a visa to travel to India. You can find out about getting the correct visa and apply for it through the Indian Immigration Bureau or the Indian High Commission. Depending on your visa type, you may also have to notify the authorities when you arrive in India. You will also need a valid UK passport with two blank pages for entry and exit stamps and at least 180 days of validity from the date that you arrive.
  • If you’re looking to find cheap flights from London to Chennai, you will usually find routes departing from London Gatwick (LGW) or London Heathrow (LHR). LHR is a good option for passengers based in London city centre or for those travelling south to reach London. You can reach LHR by train from the city centre in around 15min. LGW, meanwhile, is located just south of London and is a good option for those based further south.
  • Want to unwind before your Chennai flight from London Heathrow? Passengers can relax in the Premium Plaza Lounge before they take off. The lounge costs around £42 for entry and is located in the main departures area.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Chennai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3430 reviews
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The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

10.0 ExcellentSABINA, Nov 2025
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The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

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.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

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

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

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

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

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

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

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?

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

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 experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

We had extra baggage which is an ordinary event. The check-in counter experience for them to calculate the additional amount owed and collect payment was terrible - very manual, multiple counters to resolve, took more than 30 minutes

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

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