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Cheap Flights to the United Arab Emirates

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Dubai
Dubai1 stop£359
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi1 stop£348
Dubai
Dubai1 stop£359
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi1 stop£348

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates

Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 23:05
LHR
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AUH
10h 05m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
23:50 - 06:55
AUH
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LHR
10h 05m
1 stop
£353Gulf Air
Fri, 10 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 04:20
STN
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DXB
13h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 06:20
DXB
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STN
18h 00m
1 stop
£359Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
SAUDIA Logo
17:50 - 09:25
LHR
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DXB
12h 35m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
20:30 - 07:35
DXB
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LHR
14h 05m
1 stop
£362SAUDIA
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
SAUDIA Logo
22:10 - 13:00
LHR
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DXB
11h 50m
1 stop
SAUDIA Logo
05:00 - 14:15
DXB
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LHR
12h 15m
1 stop
£364SAUDIA
Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 - 03:15
BHX
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DXB
11h 25m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
04:25 - 12:05
DXB
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BHX
10h 40m
1 stop
£408Pegasus Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:50 - 03:15
BHX
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DXB
11h 25m
1 stop
Pegasus Airlines Logo
04:25 - 12:05
DXB
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BHX
10h 40m
1 stop
£419Pegasus Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 13:05
LHR
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SHJ
15h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
05:40 - 22:10
SHJ
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LHR
19h 30m
1 stop
£479Qatar Airways
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 04:10
LHR
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SHJ
30h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 22:10
SHJ
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LHR
13h 50m
1 stop
£483Qatar Airways
Fri, 26 Jun - Mon, 31 Aug
KLM Logo
10:00 - 23:00
LCY
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DXB
10h 00m
1 stop
KLM Logo
01:00 - 07:55
DXB
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LCY
9h 55m
1 stop
£624KLM
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
KLM Logo
09:20 - 23:00
LCY
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DXB
10h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
01:00 - 08:50
DXB
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LCY
10h 50m
1 stop
£626KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United Arab Emirates

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

What is the cheapest flight to the United Arab Emirates?

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

The cheapest ticket to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Abu Dhabi, at £398 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £398.

How much is a flight to the United Arab Emirates?

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

A flight to the United Arab Emirates costs £619 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £219 for the route Manchester (MAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Abu Dhabi which costs £711 on average, and Manchester to Abu Dhabi, which costs £717 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, 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 the United Arab Emirates is June, when tickets cost £458 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £758 and £678 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £653 on average. Morning departures are around 8% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £895.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United Arab Emirates, 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 the United Arab Emirates, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Arab Emirates?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Arab Emirates is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH), with an average flight price of £347.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to the United Arab Emirates

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£168
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Birmingham to Dubai

Flights to the United Arab Emirates: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to the United Arab Emirates 
SABINAFlew with Emirates
MAN
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DXB
Nov 2025
Emirates of course. All information about my flight were in time and very easy to understand. The best thing next time is to book early to get a pocket friendly price.
SnapyouFlew with Emirates
LHR
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DXB
Nov 2025
Pre-book breakfast. If travelling as a couple, the two middle seats in Business Class mean you sit together.
StevenFlew with Emirates
GLA
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DXB
Feb 2025
Communication is a wonderful thing ask or tell the staff anything you require in a pleasant manner and you'll be surprised how quickly they problem solve.The assisted care is excellent and prompt especially if you have a connection flight

FAQs - booking United Arab Emirates flights

  • What kinds of accessible facilities are available at the airport?

    Accessible facilities at London’s airports include accessible toilets, Changing Places, dedicated quiet areas and hearing loops. Passengers can request a Staxi chair to get around the terminal. Once you arrive in the United Arab Emirates, you will find accessible washrooms throughout the terminal and airport staff can provide wheelchairs and assistance on request.

  • Where should I fly to in the United Arab Emirates?

    Passengers travelling to the United Arab Emirates can disembark at a number of airports. Located roughly 9 miles from the city of Dubai, Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports and the main hub for Emirates. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located about 20 miles east of the capital, Abu Dhabi, and is a hub for Etihad Airways. You can also find flights from the UK to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), which is located in the north east of the country.

  • Where can I stop over on my way to the United Arab Emirates?

    Passengers travelling to Dubai can fly KLM via Amsterdam, Gulf Air via Bahrain, Air France via Paris, Swiss via Zurich and Lufthansa via Frankfurt. If you’re travelling to Abu Dhabi, Egypt Air flies via Cairo, Brussels Airlines travels via Brussels, Turkish Airlines stops over in Istanbul and Qatar Airways passengers will have to change planes in Doha.

  • What visa do I need to travel to the United Arab Emirates?

    British passport holders are issued a visitor visa upon arrival at the airport in the United Arab Emirates. This visa is valid for 30 days, and your passport should be valid for six months from your date of entry. If you would like to extend your stay, contact the Immigration Officer at the airport or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in the UAE.

  • How do I get to the city centre from the airport?

    From Dubai International Airport, public transport options to the city centre include local buses and the air-conditioned Dubai Metro. Purchase a Nol card before boarding. Passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi can also take a bus to Abu Dhabi city. To get directly from the airport to your accommodation, you can hail a taxi, hire a car or book a luxury chauffeur transfer.

  • Which airlines offer flights to Sharjah Airport (SHJ)?

    If you're flying to Sharjah, numerous low-cost airlines work with others to offer routes from the UK, like Wizz Air and Egypt Air flights from London Gatwick (LGW). Qatar Airways is a popular choice for those flying with major airlines, offering single-stopover flights from Manchester (MAN), London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), and Birmingham (BHX).

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights to the United Arab Emirates?

    There are only Business Class flights available to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Lufthansa offers Business Class flights from Birmingham Airport, with a single stopover at Frankfurt am Main (FRA) en route. Kuwait Airways, British Airways, and LOT are among the few that offer Business Class from London Heathrow. Lufthansa and Oman Air are two options when flying from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

  • What accessibility services does Lufthansa offer on flights to the United Arab Emirates?

    Lufthansa provides various accessibility services on flights from the UK to the United Arab Emirates. Passengers with disabilities can request services like wheelchair assistance, boarding and deplaning aid, and priority seating. To access these services, contact Lufthansa directly via phone or email after booking your flight. Inform them about your specific needs, and they will make the necessary arrangements.

  • Which airlines offer non-stop flights to the UAE?

    Some of the quickest flights available are direct flights with Emirates from Manchester Airport, Birmingham Airport (BHX), and Glasgow International (GLA). For single-stopover flights, KLM offers flights from Manchester, with a short stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) en route. From London, direct flights with Etihad or Emirates from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi or Dubai are great options.

  • What are the benefits of flying to Abu Dhabi Airport?

    Flying to Abu Dhabi Airport offers numerous benefits for travellers. As the main hub of Etihad Airways, it provides seamless connections to various destinations worldwide. The airport boasts state-of-the-art facilities, comfortable lounges, efficient customs processes, and excellent connectivity to Abu Dhabi city and Dubai.

  • Which festivals increase flights prices when travelling to the UAE?

    The most expensive time to fly to the UAE is during major festivals like Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Dubai Shopping Festival. To save money, consider travelling during off-peak months like January or September, and avoid booking flights during holiday periods. If you're travelling specifically for these festivals, try booking tickets as far in advance as possible to save on flight costs.

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

    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 the United Arab Emirates.

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

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

    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 the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?

    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 the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £692. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £757 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the United Arab Emirates? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to the United Arab Emirates for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to the United Arab Emirates from London Gatwick £1,300, from London Heathrow £1,425, from Birmingham £2,960
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United Arab Emirates flight deals.
  • Most flights to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom depart from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) or London City Airport (LCY).
  • You can fly directly to Dubai International Airport (DXB) from London Gatwick with Emirates and British Airways. Etihad offers direct flights from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
  • Family-friendly facilities at Gatwick and Heathrow include unisex changing facilities, play areas, dedicated security lanes and healthy meals and snacks at the restaurants within the airport.
  • If you need assistance with your luggage on arrival, helpful porters are stationed at the carousels at Dubai International and Abu Dhabi Airport and can help you with your bags for a fee.
  • Passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport can book premium Meet & Assist services, which include luggage collection and fast-track service through immigration, passport control and customs clearance. Lounge access and limousine transfers can also be arranged.
  • Several airlines offering flights from the UK to the United Arab Emirates use Dubai Airport (DXB) as a hub. Emirates, the national carrier of the UAE, operates a significant number of flights from various UK airports to Dubai. Other airlines, like British Airways, flydubai, and Virgin utilize Dubai Airport as a hub.
  • Have a look at flights with major airlines if you're travelling with a lot of baggage. Also, make sure you have added baggage to your search results. SAUDIA, LOT, Turkish Airlines, and Kuwait Airways offer flights from various airports to Dubai or Abu Dhabi with cabin luggage and checked luggage allowance in the ticket price.
  • If you're booking cheaper flights with multiple stopovers to save money, check whether they include baggage transfer or not. If you have flights with self-transfer stopovers, like Wizz Air flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Abu Dhabi via Rome, ensure you have enough time to collect your luggage and check in again.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the United Arab Emirates

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates? 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 3559 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
Airline reviews

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
DEL - DXB
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It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

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

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

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

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

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.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

It was not British Air, we were put onto Air Portugal for our London to Lisbon leg.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

BA code for a Vueling flight. All god but the temperature in the plane (too hot when engine not running but otherwise ok)

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Food options limited and quality wasn’t very good. I was I was in premium economy and the people in front of me pushed their seats back to fully reclined position which made it difficult for me. My seat wouldn’t recline at all. I suggest that BA restrict the recliner more. Also, the audio in my headset didn’t work unless I held it in all the time. Entertainment choices were good. Customer services is excellent. Thank you to BA team.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

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