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£442 Find Cheap Flights from London to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£655
Overall average: £888
SWISS
Sun 1/3Sun 15/3
LHR - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£686
Typical prices: £701-£864
British Airways
Tue 5/5Wed 20/5
LHR - GIG • Direct
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Cheapest • from £691 (return)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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7 weeks
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March
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from London to Rio de Janeiro (LON-GIG)

 
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, 1 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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13:45 - 06:00
LHR
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GIG
19h 15m2 stops
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15:40 - 16:20
GIG
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LHR
21h 40m2 stops
£655SWISS
Thu, 28 May - Wed, 10 Jun
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13:45 - 04:55
LHR
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GIG
19h 10m2 stops
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16:15 - 13:00
GIG
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LHR
16h 45m2 stops
£657SWISS
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
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09:15 - 04:55
LCY
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GIG
23h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
16:15 - 18:35
GIG
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LCY
22h 20m1 stop
£658Lufthansa
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
17:50 - 06:40
LHR
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GIG
39h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
15:40 - 12:50
GIG
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LHR
18h 10m1 stop
£658Lufthansa
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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13:15 - 06:40
LCY
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GIG
20h 25m2 stops
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15:35 - 12:40
GIG
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LCY
18h 05m2 stops
£659ITA Airways
Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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21:40 - 06:25
LHR
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GIG
35h 45m1 stop
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01:30 - 15:35
GIG
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LHR
34h 05m1 stop
£659Avianca
Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
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09:05 - 06:40
LHR
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GIG
24h 35m2 stops
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15:35 - 18:40
GIG
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LHR
24h 05m2 stops
£659Austrian Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
ITA Airways Logo
16:45 - 06:40
LCY
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GIG
16h 55m1 stop
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15:35 - 10:55
GIG
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LCY
16h 20m1 stop
£661ITA Airways
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May
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16:25 - 05:25
LGW
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GIG
17h 00m1 stop
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15:35 - 15:35
GIG
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LGW
20h 00m1 stop
£663TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:25 - 05:25
LGW
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GIG
17h 00m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
15:35 - 09:45
GIG
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LGW
14h 10m1 stop
£668TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Booking Insights

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.

What is the cheapest London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport costs £751 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-Galeao Airport?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

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–Galeão Intl Airport, 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–Galeão Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost £683 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,015 and £990 respectively.

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

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 £772 on average.

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

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–Galeão Intl Airport, 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–Galeão Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% 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-Galeao Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£442
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow 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 London to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport was £442 for a one-way ticket and £655 for a return.

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

    London has 4 major airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and London Stansted. Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl is the only airport in Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    There are direct flights from London to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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 £962 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £878 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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-Galeao Airport.

  • 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-Galeao Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

    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-Galeao Airport 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-Galeao Airport?

    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-Galeao Airport 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–Galeão Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £546 or less one-way and £869 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.
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Direct departures

London to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Monday

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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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Sunday

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Direct returns

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to London

Monday

British Airways

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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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Sunday

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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Rio de Janeiro? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1432 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

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.

Boarding process was fast and efficient. Short flight but on time and well organized. I would certainly fly TAP again.

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.

I am not very tall, and had a difficult time getting my carry-on placed in the overhead bin while passengers were behind me waiting to get to their seats. After struggling with the luggage, I turned it around, and left it, knowing it was not properly placed, but believing there was adequate room for it in the bin. When the flight attendant came through the cabin, she asked whose bag it was, and scolded me for not positioning it correctly. She turned it around and moved on. I thought that her approach was totally unprofessional, calling out a passenger in that manner.

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.

Plane was delayed, reading the gates on their screens was horrible. They posted it a half an hour before the plane boarded. By the time I got there with my premier boarding they have filled the plane because it was over booked. Gate closed at 12:03 I was there at 11:54 plane took over around 12:20. I was told they would put me on the next flight. I had to go to TAP information desk. They didn’t give me a voucher they just said they would put me on the next flight. At the desk I was told I had to punches a ticket. The woman said buy it online because it’s cheaper. It in fact was not cheaper. But I had gotten out of the long line that formed so I paid 200$ for a new ticket. At a later flight, not the next flight. I had checked my bag and was told it would be on my new flight. I was then bumped to an earlier flight and was told my bag would also be on my flight. After landing in Madrid loosing a day in my hotel i landed without my bag. They didn’t load it on any flight that day. It arrived in madrid the next day. Essentially ruining the first two days of my vacation. I’m now seeking compensation.

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.

The business class seats were smaller and closer together than other airlines.

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

Our steward Margarida who served us from Lisbon to Boston was absolutely fantastic! She deserves a raise. Conscientious and thorough as well as showing appropriate attention for every need.

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.

in athens they helped me with my dogs and they solved all my issues excellent service outstanding

It was a short flight. Plenty of room on the plane. It was also extremely clean.

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 food that was served was superb!!! Awesome snacks!!! Frequent drink service!!! To me, this was shocking. I took a British Airways flight from Denver to London for the first leg of my trip and the food was horrendous. Thank you for keeping us fed and satiated on such a long flight!!!!

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

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

The crew was fantastic. They were always there when we needed them. No wifi on an 11 hour flight was a bummer. The entertainment onboard was boring.

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.

Poor. The airlines left my luggage in Miami. It took 2 1/2 days to get my luggage at my destination. I was forced to buy clothes and daily items for days. There was little concern to get my bag to me which highly impacted my trip. Seats were cramped as well. Would not recommend this airline to anyone.

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.

There was so little leg space in middle seat that the blanket/pillow accessories and my feet could not fit. Knees were 1 inch from seat in front and when person in front reclined, it was uncomfortably invasive in my space. I am not large, 5’5” and 130 pounds

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

-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.

Everything was much better than I had expected, since I hadn’t heard of your airline before. I hope to take advantage of your excellent service again.

Staff were nice, we left on time and arrived early, food was good. Unfortunately, they lost one of our bags and have been unable to find it. So we are in Italy for a week for my husband‘s birthday and he does not have any of his clothing.

It was bad experience . I was about to lose my flight . The airline announced the gate very late , an hour before the flight , and you need to rush to find the gate in a big airport . The flight is a long flight and the food is poor . I difintelely not taking this airplane again

They gave us sandwiches as a meal twice. Snacks mid flight with cookies and a tuna panini. Then just the same tuna panini for dinner. That was it.

I was in a bulkhead seat and my tray table wasn't level. Eating was difficult.

Nice lounge but had a 5 hour layover which is a lot

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.

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