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Cheapest return fare
£437
Typical prices: £489-£556
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LGW - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£460
Typical prices: £562-£692
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Sat 30/1Fri 19/2
LHR - MAA • Direct
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Recent return flight deals to Chennai

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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12:15 - 10:05LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
16h 20m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
17h 25m1 stop Sharjah
£437Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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12:15 - 10:05LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
16h 20m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
17h 25m1 stop Sharjah
£437Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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13:50 - 08:55LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
14h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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05:55 - 19:30MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
£437Air India
Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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20:05 - 06:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
29h 05m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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07:20 - 18:25MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
16h 35m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£437Oman Air
Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
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20:50 - 14:40LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
13h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
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08:15 - 19:10MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
15h 25m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£437Oman Air
Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
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10:40 - 20:50LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
29h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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06:10 - 06:55MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
29h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£438Gulf Air
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Air India Logo
22:10 - 15:55LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
13h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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08:55 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
15h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£438Air India
Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
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10:00 - 05:20LHR  London Heathrow-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
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06:10 - 15:20MAA  Chennai-LHR London Heathrow
13h 40m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl
£441Gulf Air
Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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13:35 - 08:15LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
13h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
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09:50 - 18:25MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
14h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
£443Emirates
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
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23:55 - 20:30LGW  London Gatwick-MAA Chennai
16h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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09:50 - 21:30MAA  Chennai-LGW London Gatwick
16h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
£489Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chennai

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

What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chennai was found on the route from Birmingham, at £437 return. The most popular connection is from London to Chennai, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £437 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £625. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £731 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The cheapest month for flights to Chennai is September, where tickets cost £488 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £765 and £760 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of £291.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost £661 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £697.

What is a good deal for flights to Chennai?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chennai, 25% of our users found tickets to Chennai for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport £621 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Chennai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Etihad Airways

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on British Airways and Emirates

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Gulf Air and Air India

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Chennai

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FAQs - booking Chennai flights

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Airport to the city centre?

    Traffic on the route from Chennai Airport to the city centre can be bad, so expect the journey to take between 50min and 1h 20min by private taxi or rickshaw. Auto rickshaws are available outside the terminal building and cost around ₹ 252 (£2.60) during the day, while for travellers with lots of luggage, a taxi (regular or prepaid) will cost between ₹ 350 (£3.70) and ₹ 500 (£5.30). Local bus services are also available, as well as an air-conditioned minibus that departs for CMBT when full.

  • Are there business facilities available at Chennai Airport?

    If you need to catch up on some work straight after your flight to Chennai, you will find various business facilities available in the airport. Conference rooms can be booked for larger meetings, free charging points are located throughout the terminals, and the payable Travel Club lounges offer basic business services.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Chennai Airport?

    Chennai Airport is some distance from the city centre, but there are many accommodation options close by if you wish to remain within easy reach of the airport. The Radisson Blue Hotel Chennai is 1.5 mi away and has a shuttle available on request, while the Trident Chennai is 2 mi away and also offers a free airport transfer service.

  • What other services does Chennai Airport offer?

    A modern international airport, Chennai Airport offers all the facilities that travellers might need, from shops, restaurants and fast food outlets to ATMs, currency exchange counters, medical facilities, a post office and a spa. There is also a prayer room available airside in the International Terminal.

  • Are there rail links to Chennai Airport?

    While there are no direct rail links to Chennai Airport, it is easy to get to Chennai Central Station and continue your journey from there. Local bus line 1B departs every 5min from outside the terminal and travels to the station; tickets cost ₹ 35 (£0.40). Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the Central Station – expect to pay around ₹ 500 (£5.30) for the 1h 20min journey.

  • Which airlines offer self-transfer flights from the UK to Chennai?

    Self-transfer flights are a popular choice for budget travellers. Remember to ensure you have enough time at your stopover to collect your luggage and check in again. Air India and IndiGo offer flights from London Gatwick with stopovers in Goa and Bengaluru (BLR) en route. British Airways and Air India have self-transfer flights from Glasgow International (GLA) via London and Mumbai.

  • Are there airlines offering Business Class flights to Chennai?

    When it comes to business travel to Chennai, Qatar Airways is one of the most popular choices, with affordable single-stopover flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow International airports. These flights all have a single stopover at Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) en route. Other popular airlines include Etihad and British Airways.

  • What routes does Lufthansa operate to Chennai?

    London travellers will have access to single-stopover flights with Lufthansa from London Gatwick that travel via Frankfurt am Main. There are Lufthansa single and double-stopover flights from Glasgow via Frankfurt or Frankfurt and Mumbai. Flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) also have a single stopover in Frankfurt en route.

  • How can I reduce my Co2 emissions on flights to Chennai?

    Currently, Lufthansa and Air India combine to offer flights with stopovers in Frankfurt and Delhi en route that have a 44% reduction in Co2 emissions. Lufthansa also offers flights with three stopovers in Frankfurt, Munich and Mumbai and a 43% reduction in emissions.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chennai was found on the route from Birmingham, at £437 return. The most popular connection is from London to Chennai, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £437 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Chennai Airport from central Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is 10 miles from the centre of Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    All flights to Chennai land at Chennai Airport. The airport code is MAA,and it can also be referred to as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Chennai?

    On average, a flight to Chennai costs £652. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £382 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chennai?

    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 to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai 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 to Chennai?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chennai? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chennai for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Chennai from London Heathrow £954
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chennai flight deals.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the fourth busiest airport in India and distinguished itself by being the first airport in the country to have Domestic and International Terminals next to one another. While T1 (Domestic) and T3 (International Arrivals) are within the same complex, the newer T4 (International Departures) is accessed by a moving walkway.
  • Chennai Airport is a hub for low-cost regional carriers IndiGo and Alliance Air (a subsidiary of Air India). It is thus a popular choice for travellers continuing their journey to other destinations within India or South Asia.
  • Feeling thirsty after your flight to Chennai? Drinking water points are available free of charge throughout the airport, along with environmentally friendly disposable cups.
  • Shopping addicts can take advantage of some great deals at Chennai Airport, as duty-free is available to international passengers in both the arrivals and departures areas.
  • If you’re just spending a few days in Chennai and don’t wish to carry all your luggage around, you will find a luggage storage service in the International Arrivals area of the airport.
  • Travellers in need of a place to relax after long flights to Chennai can pre-book a three-hour stay in one of the many airport lounges. Operated by Travel Club, the lounges are scattered throughout the terminals and offer benefits such as snacks and beverages, Wi-Fi, newspapers, televisions and conference facilities.
  • If you're travelling from London to Chennai, consider booking flights from London Gatwick (LGW) as these are usually the cheapest option. Air India operates flights that have two stopovers at Vasco de Gama Goa (GOI) and Mumbai Airport (BOM) en route and have a generous baggage allowance.
  • Choosing a rideshare pick-up when travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to the city centre is recommended. Communication with local taxi drivers can be difficult and the public transport system is confusing. Chennai Airport offers a dedicated pick-up spot for the various rideshare companies.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chennai? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3658 reviews
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Emirates is great for someone like me traveling and on an expired H1B

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

I have paid extra money for my special meal service but I received the the local food. Which is not acceptable.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

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The boarding at Heathrow is chaotic. That's partly due to the lack of space and seating at gate 8, and a Qatar flight from gate 9 at the same time. That's down to Heathrow rather than Gulf Air. I've had a similar experience here before. Another problem which isn't specific to Gulf Air or Heathrow is announcements, and those for boarding in particular. They are difficult to hear with all the other noise and for me with hearing problems it's even worse. A simple tv screen would help, so long as it's updated of course.

The flight was a transit and I had my boarding pass from the departure. I have talked to the check in person to set me up close to my family seats and ended up with my wife in one seat, 3 years old son in different seat and myself on different seat. very disappointing and overwhelming.

My first check in at my origin checked my visa for my international flight but it needed to be checked again. While this is understandable, I had to wait in line for 2 hours to get this second check. More agents are needed to process travel issues in Heathrow. There were times during the 2 hour wait that there was only one person servicing the long line (I don't know where the others went). There were many agents milling about but not working the desk so it seemed as if there were plenty of people at work that day. I attempted to use the automated kiosk but because I had a new visa (not one in my passport). Again, most of this was understandable travel delays but the queue processing time was just horrible.

The plane was so old, it needs to be retired! The windows were rattling we paid for premier economy and there was no footrest. Video console was so old, barely had any games for kids. Video console is very slow to react. The gaming console was broken. The foldable food table was sticky and the air hostess had a rough time opening it and closing it for us!!

Generally okay. Disappointing compared to some of their competitors. My seat hadn’t been cleaned properly which was upsetting

The map feature on the display at the seat had challenges. The biggest issue was the flight had no WIFI. Most of the smaller planes now have free WIFI. American Airlines on the flight over had WIFI you could purchase. With 8-10 hours on a single flight, the ability to do work via WIFI is essential!!

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

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

Overall, the food and entertainment were great. The staff were amazing, polite and professional. They did not have WiFi on board on this leg but that was okay. There was a delay in boarding from London and landing at Mumbai airport but the pilot communicate DC the reason for the delayed landing. They even sent us an apology afterwards for the delayed landing.

Experience with British Airways was hopeless and the response from ground staff after flight cancellation was hopeless

Nice experience. Baggage arrival in Mumbai wasn't that quick and needs improvement.

Need a do not disturb sign if you wish not to have any meals so that they can wake you or have the meals served . Left very sad and hungry .

Air India Express operates as a separate airline, so it says. Air India Express is a subsidiary of Air India and is part of the Tata Group, which acquired a 100% stake in the airline. (https://www.tata.com/business/air-india-express). Yet Air India express is not a member of Star Alliance, so Star Alliance gold members do not receive the benefits they would had they traveled on a mainline Air India flight. Even though it's a subsidiary of Air India, which is a Star Alliance airline. Very frustrating.

I paid $110 for a seat located at the start of a section and therefor would not have a chair in front of it, but this is not what I received. The floor plan was different from when I booked my ticket. This is very disappointing and my money needs to be returned.

When landing in Hyderabad, the pilot made a hard landing. Everyone in the plane were shocked. The captain landed the plane hard and felt as if we were going to be thrown out from our seats. It was surprising the captain didn't apologize or make an announcement about. Again a surprise no crew acknowledge this. This was an odd experience!

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

The crew on the flight was great and the food was good. The flight was on time and in fact arrived earlier than scheduled. The boarding process however was not great. I had a business class ticket but I had to stand in line for about 20 minutes at the gate before I could board. The bottleneck is that at the gate they check the boarding pass and passport all over again and there is no separate lane for business class and there were only 1 agent. The aircraft is very old . The entertainment system is antiquated and the programming is sub par.

I did not expect from Tata group like this worst experience food is too worst

Things have improved still cleanliness of aircraft and maintenance of flights, still needs attention. Crew members have become more welcoming, which is indeed a welcomed change.

Chaotic/Crowded check in. Delayed departure from LHR, resulting in a very delayed Dinner service. Since takeover by the TATAs, Air-India has become Uber commercial and not in a good way, but more like Ryanair. Most seats are now sold and at too high prices (£24 add on for a single windows seat). The promised transformation into a better (clean), efficient and professional airline is nowhere in sight ☹️ Thanks

Horrible flight conditions. Entertainment system not working. Charging points not working.

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