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£439 Find Cheap Flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

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£653
Overall average: £733
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LHR - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£673
Typical prices: £792-£992
British Airways
Tue 2/6Thu 11/6
LHR - GIG • Direct
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Cheap Flights from London to Rio de Janeiro (LON-RIO)

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

Sun, 3 May - Mon, 11 May
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
06:00 - 17:45
LHR
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GIG
15h 45m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
15:35 - 12:45
GIG
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LHR
17h 10m1 stop
£653TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 15 Jun
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06:00 - 04:55
LHR
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GIG
26h 55m2 stops
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16:15 - 12:40
GIG
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LHR
16h 25m1 stop
£655Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 26 May
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08:30 - 04:55
LHR
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GIG
24h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
16:15 - 17:40
GIG
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LHR
21h 25m1 stop
£656Lufthansa
Tue, 2 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 05:25
LHR
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GIG
11h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
19:15 - 14:55
GIG
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LHR
15h 40m1 stop
£657British Airways
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
18:30 - 06:00
LHR
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GIG
14h 30m1 stop
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15:35 - 15:50
GIG
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LHR
21h 15m2 stops
£662Lufthansa
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 28 May
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21:45 - 05:25
LHR
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GIG
11h 40mdirect
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19:15 - 19:10
GIG
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LHR
19h 55m1 stop
£663British Airways
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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19:05 - 06:40
LCY
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GIG
38h 35m2 stops
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15:35 - 10:55
GIG
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LCY
16h 20m1 stop
£686ITA Airways
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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LCY
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GIG
38h 35m2 stops
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15:35 - 21:50
GIG
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LCY
27h 15m2 stops
£689ITA Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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20:15 - 09:25
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SDU
16h 10m1 stop
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20:05 - 14:05
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LHR
15h 00m1 stop
£704LATAM Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Rio de Janeiro flights

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

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

How much is a return flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro departing in May.

What is the cheapest London to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from London to Rio de Janeiro costs £713 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Rio de Janeiro on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro is March, where tickets cost £669 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,029 and £997 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Rio de Janeiro?

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 £857, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Rio de Janeiro

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£439
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from London to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

  • What family services are available at the airports?

    All London airports as well as Rio de Janeiro Airport have baby changing rooms. Heathrow, Gatwick and London City Airport have several children’s play areas, and a fun pack including puzzles, word searches, a deck of cards and crayons can even be obtained from the staff at London City Airport. Strollers can also be borrowed for free at both Gatwick and Rio de Janeiro Airport.

  • Which London airport is the easiest to get to?

    As London City Airport is the only airport within the city limits of London, it is easily the fastest and most convenient airport to reach from the city centre. City buses and the Docklands Light Railway connect the airport to the London Underground and the rest of the city. Heathrow Airport is still fairly convenient due to its direct connection with the London Underground, as well as the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains, which take 15min and 30min respectively from Paddington Station. Gatwick, located halfway between London and Brighton, might be a good option if travelling from south London or the south of England. It can be reached with a 30min Express train from Victoria Station.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Rio de Janeiro Airport?

    Yes, if you are suffering from jet lag, there are options throughout the airport: Aerotel is located right in the secure area of the international terminal, the Rio Aeroporto hotel is in the airport but before security, and the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeao is just outside the hotel with a free shuttle service.

  • What are my transportation options from Rio de Janeiro Airport?

    If not renting a car or using taxis, public transportation to and from the airport comes in the form of buses. BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) is what the airport recommends for quicker travel, as the buses use exclusive lanes to avoid traffic, and there is an express line with fewer stops. Otherwise, standard and special buses link the airport to the city, with timetables available online. Fares for BRT as well as most standard buses start at around R$4.05 (£0.50).

  • here can I stay in hotels at London’s airports?

    A good way to ensure you’re fresh for your journey is to stay at an airport hotel before you fly. For example, Luton Airport (LTN), Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) have Courtyard by Marriott, Aerotel and Holiday Inn Express respectively.

  • What other cities can you drive to from Rio de Janeiro’s airports?

    Once you land in Rio de Janeiro, you can drive to many nearby cities and towns. For instance, from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), you can drive to Duque de Caxias in about 30min. From Jacarepagua Airport (RRJ), you can get to Barra da Tijuca in around 7min, whereas from Galeão Airport (GIG), you can travel to Sao Goncalo in approximately 35min.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint by taking a specific flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    If you use the search filter on the KAYAK website, you can find flights that release fewer carbon emissions. For instance, KLM operates this route emitting 68% less CO2 that the industry standard.

  • Which airlines provide internet on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    As the flight from London to Rio de Janeiro is relatively long, you might want to opt for an airline that provides internet access. This means you can work and stay in touch with your friends and family for the duration. For example, KLM provides Wi-Fi to its passengers from take-off to touchdown.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro was £439 for a one-way ticket and £653 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    On your way to Rio de Janeiro, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, or London Luton. You’ll be landing in one of Rio de Janeiro’s 2 airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Rio de Janeiro flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    There are direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of £828 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £706 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

    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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London to Rio de Janeiro? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £542 or less one-way and £886 or less round-trip.
  • London has a whopping six airports, but flights to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW) or London City Airport (LCY).
  • Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG) is the sole international airport serving Rio de Janeiro and is located 12 miles from the city centre. For car hire, head to the arrivals area of Terminal 2 and select from Avis, Localiza, Hertz, Movida, and Unidas.
  • Heathrow Airport’s size and traffic levels make for trickier navigation and longer queues, so make sure to arrive extra early. The airport sells fast-track security access for a cost of around £12.50.
  • Most flights from London to Rio de Janeiro require at least one stopover. If you need a direct flight, these are available from Heathrow Airport with British Airways.
  • When you’re done with shopping and eating, you can visit Heathrow’s art gallery in Terminal 5. Gatwick has newspapers and magazines that you can pick up for free at the Green Bug Media stands. Both airports have prayer areas and Gatwick’s offers scheduled services held by Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Free Church chaplains, as well as Buddhist services.
  • If you’re flying from London to Rio de Janeiro, you can get help through the terminal if you have a disability. For the airline to arrange assistance, you should give them at least 48 hours of notice.
  • UK citizens do not need a visa to enter Brazil, as you will be given a tourist visa upon arrival. You may need to provide the immigration authorities with evidence that you have enough money for your stay, as well as details of your accommodation and evidence of a return ticket. Your passport also needs to have six months remaining on it from the day you enter the country.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Rio de Janeiro to London

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British Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro

 
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LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1899 reviews
7.6Boarding
6.7Food
7.0Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.3Comfort
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Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

8.0 ExcellentVilma, Nov 2025
LIM - ATL
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Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

I’m entitled to a refund per LATAM due to the mid flight itinerary change and being stuck in São Paulo for 24 hours and needing to get a hotel. The airline was dismissive and of no help.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

From Casablanca to Lisbon our baggage 2 pound over they want me to pay $120 for 2 pound which unexpected we are two family 8 of us they counters lady her customer service is not good I fly frequently for my business next time fly with TAP Air I will think twice

Flew Business class and did not like anything, flight attendants were rude and not helpful. Food was of poor quality and I did not eat meals.

Wonderful just hope the had more direct flights to Boston

The layover was only one hour and a huge line for passport control. If I didn’t cut the line and argue was every single official, I would’ve spent the night in this one. Obviously.TAP AIR people. do not take into account.this problem with their flight scheduling, which is extremely frustrating. Poor food choices, on the pasta was offered, they ran out of chicken right away. All the sodas and water poured in a tiny 70 mL cups, which is not enough to keep hydrated on the long flight. I had to ask for 34 cups at a time. Flight attendant seemed to be tired and overworked.

TAP‘s flight attendants seem to be among the least ambitious of all the international flight crews we’ve flown with. . When we left US and went to Portugal, and when we returned from Portugal, flight attendants were not very visible. Then did not offer frequent water breaks and when we had to go back to request water, I was almost an imposition. Meal quality was just average. The dinners were fine. Breakfast wraps were presented soggy.

There was no warning that they have added passport control after check in, the line was enormous and after 46 mins wait we missed our flight. Were forced to leave the airport and purchase new tickets at full price to board a later flight. TAP were unsympathetic and unhelpful.

Did not enjoy the meal provided. The aircraft was dirty. For instance, the screen seemed to have been cleaned with a dirty rag. Disgusting.

Bad boarding, threat to force bag check mid journey, lines, late, buses, more waiting awful end to end.

The person at the checkin was very helpful. We couldn’t check in through the keyosk, but the agent was very helpful.

Tap was very frustrating in Lisbon. Not enough direction and help. Mixed messages of where we needed to go. Seats were not very comfortable.

My girlfriend had a health emergency and couldn’t board the flight. I asked for a refund, but you only offered half of the purchase price as a refund. Very disappointing.

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

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

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

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

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

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

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

Very old plan, bad cabin layout and seats, entertainment system would get 95% through a film and then crash and reboot. I wont be using Lufthansa after I return back home, would rather pau more for a better flight arramgement.

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

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.

This was our return flight. It was slightly better than the one we took to go to Rome, mainly because the food was slightly better and more abondant. On our LA-Fco flight the food was way below average. Also, it felt like the legroom in Economy was smaller than other airlines we used in the past - my knees were touching the seat in front of me.

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

The seats are very tight and uncomfortable. The recline position did not work.

Pretty normal flight was delayed due to traffic could have missed connecting flight to Venice but crew kept us well informed so we made it

Flight was on time, there were no issues. It was also direct to SFO. For an international flight, I call that a win.

-The seats could be roomier -The entertainment in English could be more current! The moves were very old!!! -They served too many carbs! What happened to fruit and yogurt!!!!

We upgraded to premium economy and it made a difference in a 12 hr flight. I didn’t like that we had to deplane in the tarmac with our carryon luggage. Other than that, it was ok.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

Ohooo it's fantastic 👏 I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ it's on time ⏲️

Very bad. Business class money is paid but service is worst than economy with empty middle seat. Very low grade food, very poor toilet. This should be highlighted as worst business class in the world. Government of Jordan should ban British airways for misleading information.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

Even in business class, no 2 members of our family including kids were able to sit together. I booked the tickets months in advance. The all my luggage was left in London and arrived 2 days later. It took hours to report the missing luggage at the airport and 3-4 hours to recover one of the bags from the airport with mind bending amount of paperwork. Worst experience ever, I would seriously reconsider traveling by British Airways again.

Crew attentiveness and service as well as the quality of on board dining could be better. Seats and controls are very dated.

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