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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
Londondirect£60
Manchester
Manchesterdirect£54
Birmingham
Birminghamdirect£41
Bristol
Bristoldirect£35
Liverpool
Liverpooldirect£35
Leeds
Leeds1 stop£97
Exeter
Exeter2 stops£150
Bournemouth
Bournemouth1 stop£108
Darlington
Darlington2 stops£219
London
Londondirect£60
Manchester
Manchesterdirect£54
Birmingham
Birminghamdirect£41
Bristol
Bristoldirect£35
Liverpool
Liverpooldirect£35
Leeds
Leeds1 stop£97
Exeter
Exeter2 stops£150
Bournemouth
Bournemouth1 stop£108
Darlington
Darlington2 stops£219

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

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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10:00 - 11:15
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BRS
2h 15mdirect
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08:20 - 11:35
BRS
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MAD
2h 15mdirect
£35Ryanair
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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10:00 - 11:15
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BRS
2h 15mdirect
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17:20 - 20:35
BRS
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MAD
2h 15mdirect
£36Ryanair
Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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20:40 - 21:55
MAD
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BRS
2h 15mdirect
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18:00 - 21:15
BRS
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MAD
2h 15mdirect
£41easyJet
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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20:40 - 21:55
MAD
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BRS
2h 15mdirect
easyJet Logo
18:35 - 21:50
BRS
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MAD
2h 15mdirect
£41easyJet
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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20:40 - 21:55
MAD
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BRS
2h 15mdirect
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17:20 - 20:35
BRS
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MAD
2h 15mdirect
£47Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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06:35 - 07:50
MAD
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BRS
2h 15mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 21:15
BRS
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MAD
2h 15mdirect
£49Multiple Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Wizz Air Logo
12:30 - 14:05
MAD
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LTN
2h 35mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
08:00 - 11:40
LTN
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MAD
2h 40mdirect
£60Wizz Air
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
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12:10 - 13:30
MAD
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LTN
2h 20mdirect
Wizz Air Logo
07:45 - 11:25
LTN
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MAD
2h 40mdirect
£60Wizz Air
Tue, 22 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan
Iberia Logo
17:40 - 19:00
MAD
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LGW
2h 20mdirect
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11:45 - 15:05
LGW
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MAD
2h 20mdirect
£77Iberia
Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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15:50 - 17:15
MAD
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LHR
2h 25mdirect
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18:45 - 22:10
LHR
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MAD
2h 25mdirect
£78Iberia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Madrid to England flights

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

How much is a return flight from Madrid to England?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Madrid to England departing in January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to England from Madrid usually cost between £144 and £230 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £78 on Iberia (21 Jan–26 Jan).

What is the cheapest Madrid to England flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to England from Madrid found in the last 5 days was to Manchester, at £26 return. The most popular route is from Madrid (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £38.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to England?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Madrid to England depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to England is generally at night, when retur flights cost £108 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to England is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £133.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Madrid to England?

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 £111, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to England?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to England, 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 Madrid to England is January, when tickets cost £74 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £142 and £134 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to England?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to England on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Madrid, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to England?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Madrid to England, 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 a flight from Madrid to England, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Madrid to England

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£14
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Madrid to Bristol

FAQs - booking England flights

  • Can I get mobility assistance on the ground at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)?

    Absolutely. The airport will need 48-hours' notice to ensure they can arrange everything you may require, but they will be able to assist with mobility aids, provide an agent to familiarise you escort you through the airport, help with luggage, check-in and see you right to the point of boarding. This service is also available to the elderly and passengers with hidden disabilities.

  • Which airport in the UK is the best for being based in the north?

    When planning your flight from Madrid to England, consider northern airports that will place you in the heart of transportation hubs. Good choices include Manchester Airport (MAN) or Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL). Both are in large cities with plenty to offer and are strategically placed to get the best out of a northern-based holiday.

  • How do I reach the centre of London from Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    It is incredibly simple to reach the city of London from Heathrow Airport. Take the Heathrow Express Airport Train, which runs to Paddington Station every 15 minutes. There is also another night tube on the Piccadilly line.

  • I’m renting a vehicle with small children from Birmingham Airport (BIM). What are the car seat rules for the Midlands?

    All UK rules are the same when it comes to car seats for children. All children under the height of 1.5m need to be in a car seat or booster seat. They will need to be backward-facing until approximately 20lbs (9kgs) in weight. They can then face forward. Children under 12 will not be allowed to ride in the passenger seat at all.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to England?

    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 Madrid to England.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Madrid to England with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to England?

    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 from Madrid to England up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Madrid to England

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Madrid to England? 25% of our users found tickets from Madrid to England for the following prices or less: London £52 one-way - £120 round-trip; London £78 one-way - £116 round-trip; London £56 one-way - £46 round-trip
  • When flying from Madrid to England you will make use of the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), based approximately 13 miles from downtown Madrid. A fast, cheap way to reach the airport is by taking the Madrid Metro. The L8 line will take you directly to either of the 2 Metro stations at the airport, depending on your departure terminal.
  • Relax and prepare for your flight in comfort by booking into one of the 6 lounges at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. Lounges are terminal dependent, so you will need to book the one that is appropriate for your departure gate. There is the Cibeles Lounge, Neptuno Lounge, Plaza Mayor Lounge, Puerta de Alcalá VIP Lounge, Puerta del Sol VIP Lounge and the private Premium Lounge.
  • With most of the flights from Madrid to England being relatively short and direct, you will find most airlines will not serve a hot meal. Iberia’s in-flight warm meal menu only serves passengers on flights over 4 hours in duration, but you can book delicious sandwiches, bagels, snacks and drinks beforehand if you predict you may want to eat mid-flight.
  • If flying from Madrid to England with children on KLM, they will be given a complimentary Bluey holder for their passport and a fun book filled with activities to keep them occupied during the flight. This applies to short, medium and long-haul flights.
  • When arriving in the UK, your destination airport will depend largely on what part of the country you are visiting. London is a world-famous, centralised city with plenty to do and see. If stopping here, consider booking at a smaller airport like London City Airport (LCY), which is actually closer to the CBD than Heathrow (LRH) or Gatwick (GTW). You will clear customs faster and have a seamless, professional travel experience.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Madrid to England

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to England. 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 Madrid to England? 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.
7.0
Air EuropaOverall score based on 629 reviews
7.1Boarding
6.5Entertainment
7.5Crew
6.3Food
6.9Comfort
Airline reviews

There are often trade-offs involved with flying cheaper airlines. With Air Europa, their crowd control is terrible--the line at check-in in Madrid was absolutely hideous 3 hours before departure. These 787 "Dreamliners" are cheaply-made and uncomfortable. And disembarking at JFK was horrid...it was 11 p.m., yet we were force to deal with those off-site shuttle buses, presumably because Air Europa doesn't want to pay what it costs for an actual gate. But as usual, the worst aspect of Air Europa flights are tones fellow passengers: unruly and oblivious to such concepts as personal space. The crew was, on the other hand, lovely.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2026
MAD - JFK
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There are often trade-offs involved with flying cheaper airlines. With Air Europa, their crowd control is terrible--the line at check-in in Madrid was absolutely hideous 3 hours before departure. These 787 "Dreamliners" are cheaply-made and uncomfortable. And disembarking at JFK was horrid...it was 11 p.m., yet we were force to deal with those off-site shuttle buses, presumably because Air Europa doesn't want to pay what it costs for an actual gate. But as usual, the worst aspect of Air Europa flights are tones fellow passengers: unruly and oblivious to such concepts as personal space. The crew was, on the other hand, lovely.

The flight was long but everything went well. Crew was helpful and very attentive. Food was good and the entertainment options were many.

My long-haul flight experience with this airline was not very pleasant. Earphones were paid, and no eye mask or other amenities were provided. The meals were served in cardboard boxes with plastic cutlery. The restroom was unclean and ran out of toilet paper. However, the boarding process was smooth and well organized.

We experienced a delay of almost two hours before takeoff. For a flight of more than 10 hours, sitting on the runway for two hours is quite exhausting. The airline did nothing to attend to the passengers during that time. We were not given any courtesy drinks or snacks—only the bare minimum during the flight. The crew seemed very apologetic, but apparently they have restrictions imposed by the airline, because despite their friendliness, they provided strictly what was necessary and, of course, everything else was for sale. However, after a two-hour delay, one would expect at least complimentary beverages. In addition to this, the space between the rows of seats is inhumanely narrow. Air Europa should review this for such long flights and be a bit more considerate and humane with its customers.

No WiFi on the plane. Crew was insensitive to my medical supplies and medicine in my carry on. If the crew was monitoring passengers putting 2 bags in overhead bins there would be room. We sat for 2 hours extra. Iberojet is horrible never again.

There was no water in one of the sinks in the executive area, which is unacceptable as we could not wash our hands after using the restroom

Like I said the experience was mediocre. Nothing special about this airline.

The plane was very old, no power outlets. We also had to wait a long time to board. They kept moving us to different lines before we actually could step foot on the plane. We ended up being delayed an hour but we were never told or informed for any reason. After the meal I asked for a coffee which the flight attendant forgot and I had to ask again. Overall not the worst but not the best experience.

Flights from MADRID to CARACAS and back Seats on the plane were too uncomfortable for a 9 hour trip, especially when the flight was completely full. Crew treated passengers as if we were cattle. Desperate rush to get food served so they could enjoy First class food at the back of the plane... I went twice to the back of the plane (no one answered the flight attendant button) to ask for coffee and was met with a very abrupt response... 'YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR IT'. The only thing staff could think of saying to me was 'la mascarilla senior!'.... In a way I do not blame Air Europa for getting away with this lamentable service, they are one of only two carriers flying between Spain and Venezuela so do not have any competition... I do not think they would dare offer the same service on a flight from London to Los Angeles!

I have loved the flight, very professional and caring staff.

Very cheap airline, not worth the price. And they almost lost my luggage at JFK during a direct flight. I can't believe I paid that much money for a horrible 'premium economy' flight. Just fly economy on the cheapest end; premium economy is no different. Very very poor.

Horrible seat at the back. Crew was very kind. Packed plane. Wordy pilot bragging about Iberia being punctual when many of us came from Alicante flight that was delayed an hour and many lost connection and we lost our luggage. Still waiting for it

Flight was fine - however my husband's checked in case was damaged, and mine still has not arrived

The boarding procedure got confusing because they wanted to weigh everyone’s carry-on. Apparently mine was 3 1/2 kg over their limit. I didn’t know they had a limit. And at the check-in desk, nothing was said about this. They wanted me to check the carry-on at no charge and that would have been fine except then they told me at my connection in London I would have to go outside to baggage claim retrieve my bag, and then recheck it. In other words, they could not check it to my final destination, only to London. I told him this was unacceptable so after a few minutes of discussion, they came back and said that my bag would be OK to carry on the plane. It seems that if you have a connection then the weight is not as important. Then when I actually went to board the boarding agent said I needed a tag indicating that my bag had been weighed, even though she had just five minutes ago talked to the same person who cleared me. Lots of confusion seems like a very bad process. They need to improve this.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

Awful. The flight wasn't actually operated by Iberia, but by American Airlines. I was unable to get my boarding pass and as a result missed my connecting flight.

British Airways changed flight times after booking, allowing very little time between connections. We had to rush to barely make the next flight. They also ran out of certain vegetarian options during our 10-hour flight. Crew was fine, but overall a very unpleasant experience.

Being a platinum member and having reserved an exit row I was bumped into a middle seat which should not be allowed. On top we landed 10 minutes early to wait 45 minutes on the tarmac at Heathrow. I used to love Iberia, loving it less and less

I want to ask kayak company are dealing with kiwi.com s r o I have bad experience for this.

This stupid lugagge rules of ryanair make flying with them always bad

Over 2 hours delay, communicated last minute - and no acknowledgement by flight crew

Boarding was terrible. We were all cooped up in a small, claustrophobic space awaiting to be let out to walk to the plane. Very cramped and very uncomfortable.

Shady baggage policy that forces you to pay more money at the gate, even after you checked your bag dimensions during the bag drop. Will never fly again with this airline.

Rubbish moved my seat don’t know why same seat configuration cost me extra so me and my wife could sit together now I know why no paper ticket so they can do this

Flying from Newquay was an absolute dream! Would 100% recommend flights from there!

Passengers next to me insisted I change seats so they could sit together. I had to frequently move so that when the sear belt sign was on I was in my proper seat! I was returning from helping my mum with my dad's things after his sudden death and didn't feel like arguing with the other passengers.

The table at my seat was dirty, the crew was nice, the boarding was swift. An average Ryanair experience but this time the plane was not properly cleaned between flights.

Affordable and plenty of leg room. Left seat assignment up to airline for the benefit of reduction in cost. They split my family of four up into different rows, leaving a minor on her own. Grateful for cabin staff asking someone to move to allow daughter to sit with my wife.

Is good airline but their check in process is not simple

The workers checking passengers from the boarding gate stole money from people whose luggage was perfectly fitting inside the carry-on sizer.

Whole way through - far more professional and slick than I expected

Good news was that Bag Check was open two and a half hours before the flight, which is essential with the chaotic immigration process. Flight was okay, but sitting at the back of the aircraft, 3 overhead bins on both sides were filled with crew bags and other misc items, so we couldn't put our cabin bags anywhere near us. To add insult, twice the crew managed to drop items that they were taking out of the overhead bins onto my wife's head, who was sitting in an aisle seat.

You need to make signage at Berlin Airport clearer. Having checked in online we had our boarding passes onlour phones. You do not make it clear that you need to check in again to receive a printed luggage tag. You get to baggage drop off and it says you can only do it with a luggage tag BUT not how to get this.

It was good except they could offer free water and tea/coffe

Sat at rear of aircraft and was very cold. As a frequent flyer for many years, this is was the coldest I have ever been. Other passengers and some crew were complaining how cold it was. Sitting near the doors always risks being colder, just the way the aircraft works - but this was exceptional, bring a good jumper. Everything else was pretty standard easyJet - good value low cost carrier.

The plane was postponed for over 2.5 hours, which meant that all four of us missed the check in time for our ongoing trip to Melbourne. We had to buy new tickets for 4 people as we had to forfeit the ones we had. The cost was really unfair. i understand that it was snowing during the first leg of the plane for that morning. Surely the cost could have been shared by the airline and not all by us. I could have bought insurance - but you can see how much I travel. I will need to chose more trustworthy airlines.

The true is that travel from London to Faro on 11/12/2025 by BA was cancelled, so I did not go to Faro, so i did not board easy flight. The mediocre qualification to you was because even when i bought an insurance, i could not change date neither obtain reimbursement. It could be ideal if you do something in order for me not to lose the purchase Thank you

Queuing for quite a while despite using the "speedy boarding".

First -the flight was late - more than two hours Second, not even a bottle of water at bord to give for free for this inconvenience. Three-at landing ive realised that I've lost one of my ear plug headphones and been very desperate to find it with my torch, the crew not helped at all more than that they asked to leave the plane as everyone did before me. This was the last flight from that day- extra 5 min for me with a bit of help from crew - would have bring a super review. I guess this days humanity disappeared!

Old plane, sold out on snacks, just trashy seats..broken..etc

I liked the movie selection and the speed getting the luggage. I did not like the fact that for premium they did not have a personal kit with toothpaste, I travel all the time in premium economy and bussiness and althought the kit might bot be the same at least you have the smalles kit in premium economy. I did not like either that because i was in the last row of premium economy nothing made it to my seat. They run out of the food I wanted ( it is a surprise because there were only 6-7 rows. They would run out of orange jouice were thy were passing water/orange juice around, they run out of some alcohol. I am undertand running out of it but I don’t understand why mot getting kore. The service I received in row 11 was different from the service in rows 7,8…. Also the screen on my tv was broken. It did not respond to touch. So, in conclusion, if I compare my flight going to Europe with an American airline plane in premium and the one with British, British expereince was significantly much worse. This company is declining fast.

I noticed the crew was so much nicer and friendlier. It would be nice if British Airways would serve soft drinks during the flight

horrible! after going through hell and back to get a flight home after my flights got cancelled I also had a delay of 2hrs stuck inside the plane because of some technological problem.

The luggage is still in transit and the ground staff at Heathrow airport very rude and uncooperative. If I was you, I would fire them straight away. Bunch of incompetent folks.

British Airways keeps canceling our flights. They have lost my trust in using their services again. I understand rescheduling once but twice? I am now arriving at home 36 hours later than the first flight that I booked.

Excellent except for checking in at Madrid Airport. Waited in line for over an hour and a half. Not enough ticket agents available and they were moving those with earlier flight times up in order to get them through. People were not happy. Staff did their best to explain, but just not enough to meet the need.

I went to check in my luggage at Madrid airport and not a single service kiosk was open for me to check my luggage! I had to scramble to figure out how to my luggage home! Luckily, the airline of the person I was in Madrid with did have workers there and they checked my luggage in with thiers. I still have to figure out how to get it to me since we live in different parts of the USA. There was no reason why I shouldn’t have been able to check in my luggage at the Madrid international airport. I do not trust British Airways.

The terminal for this flight, 4S, was INSANE. So many Iberia desks, and it wasn't clear which ones were for which destinations. When I checked in, I asked if I could check my bags to LAX, my final destination, but was told no because my next flight was with another company--I would have to gather my luggage and then deposit it again in London. Annoying, but okay. Then I went through Security, where I was asked to open my luggage, berated for having water (which I offered to throw out), and just generally hazed. After Security, I went up and down countless escalators and then boarded a tram, which literally went miles. Following the tram, there was ANOTHER escalator and ANOTHER line, this time for passport control. At 10:25, I told officials there that I was on a 10:40 flight, but nobody seemed concerned. So after clearing passport control, I RAN all the way to the gate, where my boarding pass was scanned, and then ran along the gangplank. At this point, I expected to board a plane, but what I encountered was a STAIRWELL, with steep stairs leading downward. Astoundingly, I didn't see any elevators or escalators. I lugged a suitcase, large bag and jacket down three to four flights of stairs, expecting to board an aircraft at the end, only to encounter a bus outside. After all the hoops we passengers had just jumped through, I was floored by this. And because the bus driver was waiting for other confirmed passengers, the rest of us were standing on the bus for at least ten to 15 minutes. Once the bus FINALLY set off and then dropped us at the plane, which was sitting way out on the tarmac, we all had to cart our luggage and bags up ANOTHER steep set of stairs onto the plane. In 100-degree heat. Parched from the physical marathon I had just endured, I was thinking that once we were in the air, the flight attendants would pass out water. Instead, they went down the aisle asking if anyone wanted to order and pay for a drink, but they never asked me or many others if we wanted anything—they picked and chose passengers to ask. I raised my arm to try to get their attention, as I was desperate for some water, but they were avoiding almost all eye contact with the passengers. So I arrived in London completely dehydrated. Then I went to baggage claim. After waiting for about 20 to 30 minutes for my bags and not seeing anything that resembled mine, I started looking at my phone. That's when I saw an email from Iberia saying that there had been an incident with my luggage, and that my luggage had not made the flight, even though I had done the Madrid baggage drop in good time. Also, if I hadn’t checked my email, I don’t know how I would have found out that my luggage was missing, because there weren’t any reps at baggage claim. When I spoke to the Iberia representative about it, she said that the luggage would be arriving on another Iberia flight at 3:00 p.m. that day, but I was scheduled on a Virgin Atlantic flight departing London at 3:45, so picking up my luggage at 3:00 p.m. and rechecking it wouldn't be an option. After everything that had already happened that day, this was really disappointing. I didn't see my luggage again for two days. Honestly, it was just such a bad overall experience that I can't imagine flying Iberia again. And it was surprising, because earlier in the trip, I had been on the Renfe high-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid, which was a really good experience, so I had high expectations for Iberia. This could have been an aberration, but since it has been my only experience with Iberia, it is my only reference point.

Got to workmen your boarding procedure and communication around that

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