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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney2 stops£972
Melbourne
Melbourne3 stops£981
Perth
Perth2 stops£984
Brisbane
Brisbane3 stops£1,063
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£1,155
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£1,126
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£1,294
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£1,184
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£959
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£1,007
Townsville
Townsville2 stops£1,205
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,298
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£1,231
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£2,148
Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour2 stops£5,917
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,409
Sydney
Sydney2 stops£972
Melbourne
Melbourne3 stops£981
Perth
Perth2 stops£984
Brisbane
Brisbane3 stops£1,063
Adelaide
Adelaide2 stops£1,155
Cairns
Cairns2 stops£1,126
Hobart
Hobart2 stops£1,294
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops£1,184
Darwin
Darwin2 stops£959
Canberra
Canberra2 stops£1,007
Townsville
Townsville2 stops£1,205
Launceston
Launceston2 stops£1,298
Maroochydore
Maroochydore2 stops£1,231
Mackay
Mackay2 stops£2,148
Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour2 stops£5,917
Alice Springs
Alice Springs2 stops£1,409

Book Cheap Manchester to Australia Plane Tickets

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

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
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07:50 - 07:30MAN-SYD
36h 40m2 stops
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21:15 - 13:05SYD-MAN
26h 50m2 stops
£972Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 24 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
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07:45 - 22:25MAN-SYD
27h 40m2 stops
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15:50 - 12:20SYD-MAN
31h 30m1 stop
£973Qatar Airways
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Tue, 30 Dec - Thu, 22 Jan
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22:25 - 19:20MAN-SYD
33h 55m2 stops
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21:15 - 13:05SYD-MAN
26h 50m2 stops
£974Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 7 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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08:25 - 17:00MAN-MEL
21h 35m1 stop
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18:20 - 06:10MEL-MAN
22h 50m1 stop
£985Etihad Airways
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Thu, 19 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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10:25 - 10:05MAN-BNE
37h 40m2 stops
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05:20 - 07:55BNE-MAN
35h 35m2 stops
£1,075Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
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14:55 - 07:50MAN-CBR
31h 55m2 stops
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12:10 - 13:15CBR-MAN
34h 05m2 stops
£1,102British Airways
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Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 07:50MAN-CBR
31h 55m2 stops
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12:10 - 13:15CBR-MAN
34h 05m2 stops
£1,104British Airways
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Thu, 7 May - Thu, 21 May
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11:10 - 11:50MAN-CNS
39h 40m2 stops
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12:35 - 07:55CNS-MAN
52h 20m2 stops
£1,126Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 15 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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20:40 - 20:50MAN-ADL
37h 40m1 stop
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22:40 - 18:35ADL-MAN
30h 25m1 stop
£1,165Emirates
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 07:35MAN-AVV
31h 20m2 stops
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15:00 - 11:15AVV-MAN
31h 15m2 stops
£1,359Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Australia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Australia, 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 Manchester to Australia is May, when tickets cost £989 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,493 and £1,397 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Australia?

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

For Manchester to Australia, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Australia back to Manchester, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Australia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Australia, 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 Manchester to Australia, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Australia

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£448
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How should I choose which Australian city to fly to?

    Most flights from Manchester to Australia land in either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Choose a flight to Sydney to explore the country’s largest tourist city and the New South Wales state with its scenic Blue Mountains. Brisbane is the gateway to the Gold Coast in the north-east, while Melbourne is on the south-east coast, known for its entertainment scene.

  • Which airline has the least carbon emissions on flights to Australia?

    The lowest emissions flight you’ll find from Manchester to Australia is on Cathay Pacific. Even though they’re two-stop flights, they still emit roughly 50% less carbon, despite having two additional take-off cycles. Happily, they’re also among the shorter flights available, taking almost half the time of many other two-stop routes.

  • What facilities does Manchester Airport offer?

    Manchester Airport has an expansive duty-free section, from which you can pre-order online and collect when you get there. There are roughly a few dozen restaurants, fast-food outlets, pubs and coffee shops. A special assistance service is available for travellers with limited mobility or invisible disabilities – you can request this in advance.

  • What’s the easiest way to get to Manchester Airport from the city?

    There are a few convenient ways to get to the airport. You can take a Northern Rail or Transpennine Express Service train from Manchester Piccadilly Station, which will take about 20min. Between them there’s one every 20min. Otherwise catch a bus operated by Megabus UK, which will take about 40min.

  • We’re hiring a car in Australia – what are the child seat laws?

    Children up to six months must be in a rear-facing child seat, and those from six months to the age of four can face forwards, and the car seat must have an in-built harness. Children older than four can sit in either a child seat or a booster seat, facing forward and wearing a seat belt.

  • Must I get a visa to visit Australia?

    As a UK citizen, you will need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia. It will be valid for 12 months and allow you multiple visits up to 90 days in total. It will only take about 24h to organise online from the Australian Visa Authority website.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Australia?

    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 Manchester to Australia.

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

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

    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 Manchester to Australia 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 Manchester to Australia?

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,142 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,191.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Australia

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is the home hub for Qantas, and has the most connections to regional airports across Australia if you’re touring the country.
  • For some Economy class pampering, fly on Etihad Airways. You’ll enjoy a free fresh, seasonal meal (including vegetarian), freshly baked rolls, plus complementary coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s iconic natural attractions. To be closest to it, book a ticket to Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • If you fly on Qantas Airways, you’ll be able to use the Qantas lounge in all Australian airports that have them, including those in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • If you live somewhere like Norwich, you’ll also have the choice of flying to Australia from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, roughly the same distance from that region of the UK.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Australia? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3421 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

10.0 ExcellentSnapyou, Nov 2025LHR - DXB
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Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

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

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

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

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

The check-in baggage belt was broken (which is understandable) but what was surprising is they would check you in, give a baggage tag and then you have to drag the baggage to a different counter at the end of airport. No vegetarian option in in-flight meal. British Airways remains the worst big name airlines and always my last option while booking.

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.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

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