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Cheapest return fare
£729
Typical prices: £1,088-£1,377
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Mon 14/9Sun 20/9
LHR - CHC • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£429
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Tue 1/12
LGW - CHC • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from £774 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Cheapest • Avg £404 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Christchurch (LON-CHC)

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

Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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22:00 - 22:20
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CHC
37h 20m
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09:40 - 19:30
CHC
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LHR
44h 50m
3 stops
£729Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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22:00 - 22:20
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CHC
37h 20m
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09:40 - 19:30
CHC
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44h 50m
3 stops
£731Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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22:00 - 17:20
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CHC
30h 20m
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22:30 - 18:35
CHC
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33h 05m
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£774China Southern
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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CHC
30h 20m
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22:30 - 18:35
CHC
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LHR
57h 05m
2 stops
£779China Southern
Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 9 Dec
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21:05 - 13:55
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CHC
28h 50m
1 stop
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18:20 - 17:55
CHC
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STN
36h 35m
1 stop
£1,034Emirates
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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21:05 - 13:55
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CHC
28h 50m
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18:20 - 12:55
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30h 35m
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£1,035Emirates
Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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21:45 - 14:20
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CHC
29h 35m
2 stops
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06:30 - 07:00
CHC
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35h 30m
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£1,058Etihad Airways
Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
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CHC
39h 10m
2 stops
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06:10 - 12:45
CHC
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42h 35m
2 stops
£1,089Etihad Airways
Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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20:50 - 15:25
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CHC
31h 35m
2 stops
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06:00 - 06:35
CHC
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36h 35m
2 stops
£1,149Qantas Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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16:50 - 13:55
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CHC
33h 05m
2 stops
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18:20 - 12:25
CHC
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30h 05m
2 stops
£1,260Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Christchurch flights

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

How much is a return flight from London to Christchurch?

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 Christchurch departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Christchurch from London usually cost between £1,333 and £1,797 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £729 on Multiple Airlines (14 Sept–20 Sept).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Christchurch, 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 Christchurch is May, where tickets cost £1,198 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,645 and £1,538 respectively.

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

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 Christchurch, 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 Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Christchurch

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£429
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Christchurch

When to book flights from London to Christchurch

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

  • Are there any special attractions at Christchurch Airport (CHC)?

    Yes there are. Christchurch Airport offers a variety of arts, events and interactive activities for travellers of all ages. These include the interactive Antarctic Walkway, a special exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of Sir Edmund Hilary and the Cumulus Gate Pavilion sculpture in the airport’s public plaza.

  • Where can I get local cash at Christchurch Airport?

    Travelex Currency Exchange operates an office at the International Arrivals Hall past the security checkpoint at Christchurch Airport where you can send/receive money orders and buy local currency. ANZ Bank and BNZ Bank also operate several ATMs around the terminal building.

  • Is there public transport from Christchurch Airport to the city centre?

    Metro Bus operates bus line 29 and the Purple Line from Christchurch Airport to the bus interchange in the city centre. Fares without a Metrocard cost NZ$8.50 (£4.50) per adult and NZ$4.90 (£2.60) per child for a one-way ride or NZ$15 (£7.90) and NZ$8.50 (£4.50) respectively for a round trip ticket. Both buses run every 30min 7 days a week.

  • What other nearby cities can be reached from Christchurch Airport?

    Christchurch Airport is the principal air hub on New Zealand’s South Island, providing access to the greater Canterbury region, Otago region and the Tasman District, including the cities of Nelson, Dunedin and Invercargill.

  • What flight routes does Etihad offer from London to Christchurch?

    Etihad is a popular choice for many travellers, and they offer numerous flights to Christchurch from London every day. Flights leave from London Heathrow and have two stopovers en route, at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and either Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) or Melbourne International (MEL).

  • Which hotels are best for early morning flights from Heathrow Airport?

    Several on-site hotels at London Heathrow Airport are suitable for early morning flights. Some of the most popular options include Hilton London Heathrow Airport, Premier Inn Heathrow Airport and Sofitel London Heathrow. All three hotels are within easy reach of the airport terminals and offer comfortable accommodations with various facilities.

  • What ticket classes does Virgin Atlantic have for these flights?

    Virgin Atlantic offers three classes of service on their flights from London to Christchurch: Economy, Premium and Upper Class. Each class provides varying levels of comfort and amenities, such as more legroom, priority check-in and boarding, in-flight entertainment and complimentary food and drinks.

  • What is the border control process at Christchurch Airport for UK nationals?

    UK nationals arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC) must clear immigration and customs. They need a valid passport and a completed arrival card and may be asked to provide proof of onward travel. As a UK citizen, you do not need a visa for visits less than six months, but you will need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Christchurch?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Christchurch was £429 for a one-way ticket and £729 for a return.

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

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Christchurch.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Christchurch?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Christchurch from London?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from London to Christchurch.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Christchurch, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Christchurch are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of £1,555 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £1,317 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Christchurch.

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

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

    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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch

  • Due to the long air distance, most flights from London to Christchurch will require a minimum of two stops. Singapore Airlines runs a routea from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with stopovers at Singapore Changi Int’l Airport (SIN) and Auckland Int’l Airport (AKL), while Qatar Airways offers services leaving London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with stopovers at Doha Hamad Int’l Airport (DOH) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • If you’re relying on public transportation to the airport, there is fast and convenient service from central London rail stations. The Heathrow Express departs London Paddington station every 15min and arrives at London Heathrow Airport in 15min, while the Gatwick Express departs from London Victoria station every 15min during peak hours and arrives at London Gatwick Airport in 30min.
  • While you’re awaiting your boarding call, relax in an airport lounge and enjoy some complimentary food or beverages along with free Wi-Fi. London Heathrow Airport has several lounges, including Plaza Premium Lounge, Club Aspire and No1 Lounge located at Terminals 3 and 5. You can also find Club Aspire and No1 Lounges at London Gatwick in the North and South Terminals.
  • Avoid the long queues at airport security checkpoints by paying a bit extra for the fast track option and make your travel experience less stressful. For as little as £5, you can reserve Premium Security at London Gatwick, which offers an exclusive security lane to get you airside quicker. A Fast Track Security Pass affords similar treatment if you’re departing from London Heathrow.
  • London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports offer an array of services for persons with physical and hidden disabilities. These include Blue Badge parking at all terminals and friendly personnel who can accompany you from the kerbside to the boarding gate. Each also has designated quiet rooms for travellers with autism and dementia. Request any mobility aids or notify airlines about assistance dogs in advance to avoid any inconvenience at the airport.
  • If you're taking an Emirates flight from London Stansted (STN) to Christchurch, one of the easiest ways to get to the airport is to take the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street, which takes about 45 minutes and leaves the station roughly every 15 minutes.
  • If you're considering low-cost airlines, make sure your stopovers are long enough to account for potential delays. stopovers with low-cost airlines are usually self-transfer, and if you miss a connection because of delays, you're responsible for accommodation and new flight costs.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Christchurch. 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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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.8Food
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

10.0 ExcellentPeter, Apr 2026
LHR - BKI
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Service excellent would chose Singapore airlines as my first choice

The experience was poor in comparison to the flight to Manado from Singapore via Scoot. Gate against could only check in stroller to Singapore (by clearing immigration) or to Brisbane. Who is able to carry their baby for 7 hour transit without having to enter Singapore?

They ran out of food for breakfast They did not offer tea or coffee The staff appeared very inexperienced The cabin was very cold, even with a blanket

Too many luggages for 1 passenger (4 bags) will make all the overhead luggage bins a challenge to fit them all. Some have oversized hand carry as in like back packer size bags shouldn’t be allowed as handcarry.

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

The male traveller seated in the row in front diagonally opposite my husbands seat across the aisle as soon as the seatbelt sign went off moved across the aisle into the seat in front of my husband for the entire journey from London to Singapore he had his seat reclined and pushed back and the seat touching my husbands knees for the entire journey from London to Singapore. very uncomfortable for my husband.

More Baggage limit Alternative of virtual check in at airport , prefer personal touch with “real person”check in counter for baggage drop

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

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.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

The boarding experience was worst ever. Single aerobridge used for boarding and deboarding which led to lot of chaos. Food options were not great. First flight delayed by more than 3 hours which led to missing of the next flight we were stuck at Dubai airport by more than 6 hours

Superb check in, lounge, boarding and flight experience. On time departure and before time arrival. Couldn’t have asked for more

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

there were not many new movies. The media choices is nothing compared to Emirates. Staff were excellent

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

The staff seemed a bit disinterested and some requests didn’t get answered. I finally got up and brought water for a passenger who had asked nicely 3 times for water. My headphones didn’t work and it took multiple requests to get them replaced.

This flight was delayed by 12 hours. This meant that instead of leaving at night, having a nice dinner, then sleeping and arriving in Singapore rested, we left in the morning, were offered breakfast even though we had all had breakfast, and then no-one could sleep (day flight) but instead snacked to Singapore. Qantas ran out of quiet snacks and everyone in Business that was awake was eating pretzels in NOISY packets. I was trying to sleep. When we arrived in Singapore of courser the Qantas First Lounge was closed, great management thanks..

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

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