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

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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MAN
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SJO
19h 20m
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20:35 - 08:20
SJO
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MAN
29h 45m
2 stops
£652Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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06:10 - 23:50
MAN
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SJO
23h 40m
2 stops
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08:45 - 08:40
SJO
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MAN
17h 55m
1 stop
£658Air Canada
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
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22:05 - 15:25
LHR
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SJO
24h 20m
1 stop
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17:25 - 15:35
SJO
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LHR
39h 10m
2 stops
£672Avianca
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep
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22:05 - 08:50
LHR
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SJO
17h 45m
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09:25 - 15:35
SJO
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LHR
23h 10m
1 stop
£674Avianca
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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09:15 - 17:35
LCY
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SJO
15h 20m
1 stop
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19:25 - 17:55
SJO
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LCY
15h 30m
1 stop
£689Lufthansa
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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06:55 - 12:10
LHR
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LIR
36h 15m
2 stops
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13:20 - 11:35
LIR
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LHR
15h 15m
1 stop
£701United Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
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07:30 - 11:44
LHR
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LIR
34h 14m
2 stops
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08:35 - 05:55
LIR
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LHR
39h 20m
2 stops
£701United Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
09:15 - 17:35
LCY
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SJO
15h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:25 - 17:55
SJO
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LCY
15h 30m
1 stop
£715Lufthansa
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
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10:00 - 12:00
LCY
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LIR
57h 00m
2 stops
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14:00 - 20:15
LIR
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LCY
23h 15m
2 stops
£990KLM
Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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07:45 - 12:00
LCY
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LIR
35h 15m
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13:25 - 17:20
LIR
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LCY
44h 55m
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£1,059KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at £618 return. The most popular route is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San José (SJO) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £618.

How much is a flight to Costa Rica?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Costa Rica from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Costa Rica costs £850 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £396 for the route London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San José (SJO). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to San José which costs £1,102 on average, and London to San José, which costs £851 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica, 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica is May, when tickets cost £256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £403 and £401 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,083 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,083.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Costa Rica, 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Costa Rica?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO), with an average flight price of £596.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Costa Rica

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£282
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Luton Airport to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Are there non-stop flights to Costa Rica?

    There are non-stop flights that you can take to Costa Rica. For example, you could fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with TUI directly to Liberia Airport. You can’t fly directly to the capital San Jose though. For example, if you fly from Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Iberia, then you will need to change along the way, at an airport such as Madrid Airport (MAD).

  • Can I reduce my carbon emissions when flying?

    You can lower your carbon footprint by choosing an airline which emits less CO2. For example, KLM fly from Heathrow to San Jose Airport releasing around 39% less CO2 than the industry standard. Rather than emitting 2119 kg CO2 per passenger, this airline emits about 1291 kg CO2 per person.

  • Which UK airports have a fast-track service?

    You can speed up your journey through UK airports so that you don’t get stuck in the queues. For instance at Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester Airport (MAN), you can pay about £5 for this service. Whilst at Heathrow Airport it’s about £12.50 per person.

  • Can I relax at lounges ahead of my flight to Costa Rica?

    You can relax at lounges at UK airports before you fly to Costa Rica, so you’ll be all set for your flight. For instance, at Gatwick Airport there is the Club Aspire Lounge, at Manchester Airport you can use the Escape Lounge and at Heathrow Airport there is the Plaza Premium Lounge.

  • What London Airport is best to fly from to Costa Rica?

    The airport you depart from in London is likely to depend on whereabouts you are travelling from. For instance, if you live to the north of London, then Stansted Airport (STN) and Luton Airport (LTN) are usually the most convenient. Conversely, if you live to the south of London, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is probably the most suitable airport. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is great for anyone in the centre or west of London, whereas London City Airport (LCY) offers easy access for those in the east of the capital.

  • What are popular stopover locations on flights from UK to Costa Rica?

    Common stopover locations include Charles de Gaulle Airport, if you are flying with Air France from Manchester Airport (MAN) or Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Costa Rica. Flights with KLM from the same two airports normally transfer at Amsterdam Airport (AMS), whereas a flight with Aeromexico from LHR to San Jose Airport (SJO), would normally stop at Mexico City (MEX).

  • Is there internet on board flights from UK to Costa Rica?

    You can stay in touch with your loved ones by flying with an airline that provides passengers with Wi-Fi. For example, Air France and British Airways have internet, but you must pay extra for this. United Airlines also offers Wi-Fi to passengers, which is free to some passengers who use specific mobile providers.

  • Which airports are hubs for airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

    Air France provides regular flights to Costa Rica, with all flights requiring a change at its hub Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). As a result, flying with this airline means you’re likely to benefit from lower cost fares.

  • Are flights likely to be more expensive around Fiestas Palmares?

    If you are planning to fly to Costa Rica in January, you should be aware that Fiestas Palmares takes place for two weeks during this month. It is likely that this event will increase flight tickets. This fantastic street party is highly anticipated, but if you’re not visiting for this reason, you might want to fly during a different period so that you can get cheaper tickets.

  • Are flights likely to change prices during Christmas?

    Costa Rican citizens tend to celebrate Christmas with exuberance, so it's a vibrant and fun time to visit the country. Ticket prices are likely to cost more over the festive period, therefore, if you’re not visiting for that reason, you might want to fly at an alternative time to get cheaper tickets.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

    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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica 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 the United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as £801. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are £1,002 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Costa Rica? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Costa Rica for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Costa Rica from London Gatwick £704, from London Heathrow £787
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Costa Rica flight deals.
  • If you are a British citizen then you do not need to have a visa to enter Costa Rica as you can stay for up to 90-days without one. Your passport needs to have at least one-day remaining on it from the day you leave the country.
  • If you plan to visit Costa Rica to celebrate Carnival, which takes place for a week in October, then you should be prepared that flights tend to cost more during this period. If you do not plan to visit the country for this reason then it’s advised that you book around these dates so that your trip costs less.
  • For those that plan to hire a car at an airport in Costa Rica, then you should make sure that you’re aware of the rules of the road before you drive. For instance, everyone in the car needs to wear a seat belt and children under 12 years old, or smaller than 145cm, need to be in a suitable child seat.
  • If you plan to visit more than one city when you’re in Costa Rica then you should consider flying to a hub airport, such as San Jose Airport (SJO). From here you can take domestic flights to places like Liberia Airport (LIR), which is about a 20min drive from Liberia in Costa Rica.
  • If you are flying from London Heathrow (LHR) and want to save on time then you can use the Reserve and Collect service in the terminal. This enables you to do your duty free shopping online and collect it once you arrive at the airport
  • If you want to visit Parque Nacional Tapantí - Macizo de la Muerte - you should fly to Juan Santa Maria International Airport (SJO), which is about 70 km (43 miles) from the National Park.
  • There are two main airports in Costa Rica. Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is near to the capital and gives you access to the south of the country. Alternatively, Liberia Airport (LIR) is in the north of the country, and is a good airport to fly to for access to a range of beaches.
  • If you are a Business Class traveller, then you can make use of the chauffeur service that’s offered by some airlines. British Airways, for example, allows you to use your Business Points to arrange for a chauffeur from your home to the terminal. This service is only available for those that live within a 100 mile radius of specific airports, such as Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Costa Rica? 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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KLMOverall score based on 1532 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
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The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
LHR - AMS
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The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

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!

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

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

Was trying to change a flight but told that Canadian and local klm systems do not interact so they could not access my booking. Overall I like klm a lot but if it was important to change flights I would be very frustrated.

KLM is my favourite airline. Never ever let us down.Staff are first class.

Pretty bad. Food was awful. drinks were scarce, as if drinking an extra drink would ruin the airline. attendants were not very helpful. likely Dutch "directedness" (I cannot be bothered). Crammed flight. Entertainment in very minimal dosage. Almost all old movies and series with 1-3 episodes only. Very limited number of options available. Jesus!! it seems you need to bring your own entertainment these days even of flights that are 13 hrs long!! I would and I will avoid in the future!

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

I requested wheel chair assistance , it was confirmed via email that inwoood get it but I didn’t get it . The last leg of my trip to Nigeria was the worst.

Very friendly and helpful staff on board and United was excellent when I missed my onward flight due to the delay in London. Very well organised meant much less stress

First time flying with UA and it was a great experience. Thank you

Staff on board was excellent. Positive upbeat helpful- like it used to be.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

For both flights I requested a gluten free meal, they didn’t have one nor were there other options.

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

Cabin crew was very friendly, requests were satisfied promptly and cheerfully, and the cabin was reasonably clean when I boarded. The United lounges at Newark and Heathrow are always well-run and comfortable, especially Newark. I look forward to the new lounge that will be part of the rebuild of Terminal 2 at Heathrow.

I had very little time to change planes originally in Denver after my flight from Omaha. I had an hour and a half layover in Denver originally and my flight leaving Omaha was delayed an hour because they had to change a tire, which I can understand. When I reached Denver my other flight was late, fortunately, but I still had only 10 minutes to run about a mile through the airport to get to my flight. Again, fortunately, I am a healthy 71-year-old and was able to accomplish this feat. However, the stress was more than necessary to bear.

Flight was delayed twice which made our arrival extremely late (actually into next day). Not an easy travel. But when we requested assistance for boarding we were really impressed with how they helped us! Strongly praise their assistance.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

For boarding, after family with youngsters, you should have 65 and over. Whatever rules, enforce them. It’s frustrating for those who respect them to see aggressive people rush to the gate out of turn…

A snack would have been nice instead of having to buy food.

The plane was new. Should give more options on food.

No food other than a tiny snack. The flight is too long for not having a more substantial food option, other than buying the overprices and mostly non-plant-based options from the menu.

It was a refreshing experience from the past few times I have travelled with Air Canada.

rerouted on red eye. arrived 9 hours late with no luggage. still missing after 3 days. up to 45 day to deal with it. SHAME

The crew is super friendly and helpful , boarding was quick and easy , the prices are too high for a an airline that doesn’t provide complementary meals or snacks for long flights

The flight crew was nice and courteous. The food was terrible. There are no in-flight entertainment services, the plane is outdated and dilapidated, and the flight is delayed. Both from Newark and Montreal. Too bad.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

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.

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

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

Crew were friendly and very helpful Plane was clean and the legroom is standard. Overall a good flight, no complaints.

Boarding was slow to begin. Economy board should be accomplished from rear of plane to front, as the entrance doors are front of plane. This would eliminate waiting and passenger congestion on the plane. Meals were good however crew will not check if you want meal if sleeping, should be like Emirates and give seat tags wake for meals or do not disturb. Entertainment ok but screen headphone/jacks were distorted - took 3 sets of headphones to get working properly. Flight crew was amazing, exceptionally nice, professional, best Lufthansa crew I have experienced.

Food is horrible. Flight was good and the staff were mostly men.

Delayed suitcase - terrible service to get my suitcase next day, I was informed it would arrive today in the afternoon (Jun/28). Now, I was informed I may or may not receive it until 3 am (Jun/29).

Seats were comfortable, but boarding was the worst I've ever seen. Way too much walking to get onboard as we had to go up & down steps several & then bus took us halfway around the airport for boarding & had to board outside after a very long bus rood.

I will never want to book with these people. They are arrogant and rude. Food was really really bad, crew was even worst

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 very good. I think their service is better than some other big names I used to travel with. Their food variety is second to none - and you can place order beforehand. Their seating design is a bit awkward for service, I'd say. Flight attendants must be tall enough - long legs and arms - to reach the window seat passenger while crossing over the isle passenger. Also appreciated the variety on entertainment.

Could have used more leg room for “business class” which is basically coach with a middle seat blocked. Crew was friendly, attentive. Zero entertainment.

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

Seats not as comfortable as I had hoped. Food was very nice, service was fine. Entertainment options very nice. Had thought the premium economy was a more plus 2-3-2 layout but it was a 2-4-2 with seats not as wide as I had expected.

I flew four flights on British Airways within two weeks. I was unable to download the boarding pass to my phone for any of the four flights. I could check-in for my flight but the system would not give me boarding pass. I tried multiple ways and multiple times. I discovered many other passengers also had the same issue with their boarding passes. No explanation or acknowledgement by BA.

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