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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

Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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08:55 - 21:05LHR-GIG
15h 10m1 stop
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23:20 - 18:20GIG-LHR
16h 00m1 stop
£571Air France
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 22 Oct
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09:00 - 19:45LHR-GIG
14h 45m1 stop
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22:05 - 18:35GIG-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
£574Air France
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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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09:00 - 21:05LHR-GIG
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20:50 - 13:50GIG-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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11:30 - 06:40LCY-GIG
22h 10m2 stops
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15:35 - 10:55GIG-LCY
16h 20m1 stop
£614ITA Airways
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Thu, 27 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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16:45 - 06:40LCY-GIG
16h 55m1 stop
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15:35 - 10:55GIG-LCY
16h 20m1 stop
£615ITA Airways
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Wed, 3 Sep - Thu, 23 Oct
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20:40 - 17:45LGW-GIG
25h 05m1 stop
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19:10 - 20:00GIG-LGW
20h 50m1 stop
£706British Airways
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Sun, 30 Nov - Tue, 3 Feb
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10:40 - 20:05LGW-GIG
36h 25m1 stop
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00:05 - 09:25GIG-LGW
30h 20m1 stop
£727TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 30 Nov - Tue, 3 Feb
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10:40 - 20:05LGW-GIG
36h 25m1 stop
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00:05 - 09:25GIG-LGW
30h 20m1 stop
£731TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, 13 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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20:15 - 09:35LHR-SDU
16h 20m1 stop
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20:05 - 16:35SDU-LHR
17h 30m2 stops
£742LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
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20:05 - 14:05SDU-LHR
15h 00m1 stop
£744LATAM Airlines
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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?

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 £652 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 Tuesday, 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 Mondays 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 November, where tickets cost £664 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,013 and £949 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £1,369 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£310
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Rio de Janeiro

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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £420 for a one-way ticket and £774 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Rio de Janeiro.

  • 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 LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Rio de Janeiro are KLM and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of £810 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £769 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 £688 or less one-way and £848 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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Rio de Janeiro to London

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Rio de Janeiro. 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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7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1840 reviews
8.0Crew
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
6.7Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025GIG - GRU
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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

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

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.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

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.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

A good, comfortable flight with friendly crew and good entertainment options.

There was chaos at the Naples airport. We arrived three hours early for the flight but there was no invitation available about where to go to check bags until an hour later. Then we had to go to a different terminal to check our bags and check in and back to the first to board.

We flew TAP last October from Newark to Lisbon. The meal was bad. This flight had good food. Also, this flight was delayed. There were TAP employees waiting at Lisbon to make sure we made our connecting flight. I find the TAP website and app frustrating, but the service once we reached the airport was very good

Flight being delayed for 35 minutes had me lose the connection to my transport

Comfortable but not Polaris or Delta comfort Business Class. Overall 7 out of 10

The long wait at JFK made the trip horrible. Also not having enough buses when we deplaned was annoying

Terrible! I had to cancel our flights due to my wife Carmen requiring an unexpected second cancer surgery. I first contacted orbitz about obtaining a credit due to medical interruption and orbitz directed me to TAP. I contacted TAP and the representative directed me back to orbitz and refused to even explain what TAP’s medical interruption policy was or how it worked—I wanted that information for a second call to orbitz. Terrible service at a particularly difficult time.

Terrible flight attendant attitude. Average 3-star hotel employee has better hospitality skills. Business class seats are literally a joke. TAP executives should ride business class in other airlines to develop some rudimentary sense of what business class is.

Checked bG chstgr was extremely high. Over $120. It was s bsit and switch knowing an international passenger would have t9 check a bag.

Checkin was very slow, we had checked in online and hoping we could do a bag drop at the airport. However everyone with checked bags had to queue up and it took over 40mins. Our advice arrive extra early or you will be rushing to the gate.

The staff was very good, the only thing was the air conditioning wasn't working during the boarding process so it was very hot inside the plane until we got airborne. The food wasn't great, the chicken was dry and hard to cut, the ravioli was ok and the little pizza pocket thing was pretty bad. Other than that is was a good flight all around

Everything. Boarding, service, food, seats, crew I'd increase the air pressure to avoid dry sinuses and after effects

Flight bumpy and aircraft old with tape over seats , it seems there is a lack of maintenance, air pipe blow off in the middle of the flight, flight attendant seemed not to be worried about it. Food got very bad over time , not only for the quality but for the quantity . Seats are very uncomfortable , entertainment not working properly.

The crew were great and constantly cleaning bathrooms and taking care of passengers. Flight was on time and arrived on time. Boarding was easy and hassle free. Food could have been better but decent selection. Overall recommend and will fly again.

Everything was good except the bathrooms were usually dirty and the trash bins in the bathrooms were full.

Better consideration for families traveling with a disabled person. They insisted each person hold their own boarding pass on their own devices and gave us a hard time accepting eight boarding passes on a single device.

At least it was a direct flight, however the boarding process was a nightmare. 2+ hours in line to check my bag. Then told it was overbooked and I have to go standby even though I bought my ticket months ago. Then sent to another line to get on standby - another long wait and finally started yelling that my flight was boarding. They sent me somewhere else. In the end I did make the flight - among the last group to board, even though I arrived 4 hours early at the airport. Worst check in process I've ever experienced in 50 years off flying.

Two of my four flights had issues with toilets either NOT fully operational or completely out of order. Boarding was a joke because they have NOT established who is running the show. In the end, she did a terrible job. The seats 💺 were loose goose and the drinks and snacks were limiting in choices. Also, following Alitalia as an inspiration was strange since they went out of business.

We had a 3 hour delay and then a long taxi to take off. It would have been helpful for the pilot to have communicated more about what was going on. There was no A/C during the wait, and the cabin must have been more than 85 to 90 degrees. The crew gave water to the people in the front but by the time they go to the back of the plane they stopped giving out water. Eventually I went back and asked for some in the rear of the plane (for a second time). The food was close to inedible. I thought on an Italian flight that the pasta would be better than the chick, but honestly, a Swanson's TV dinner would have been better. I had a bite or two to keep my blood sugar up, but basically I couldn't eat it.

We ordered a gluten free meal and never got it!

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been more accomodating; however, the air-conditioning was broken in our section of the aircraft, leaving us feeling extremely cold and unwell on arrival in Johannesbury. The head sets were also faulty, causing difficulty when listening to announcements and entertainment.

I liked the comfort of the seats, very attentive crew, and the meals were excellent.

We spent twice as long on the runway waiting to take off as we did in the air.

We were kicked off this flight by British Airways due to delays on our connecting flight also operated by British airways and were rebooked on a different carrier which delayed our arrival home by > 26 hours.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

Excellent everywhere but Philly, the most rotten airport in the world.

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