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₹ 26,245 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 62,024
Typical prices: ₹ 68,491-₹ 99,881
Etihad Airways
Tue 28/7Sat 29/8
MAA - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 81,472
Typical prices: ₹ 69,388-₹ 81,755
British Airways
Wed 28/10Mon 2/11
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Cheapest • from ₹ 62,024 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 49,319 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Heathrow (MAA-LHR)

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

Tue, 28 Jul - Sat, 29 Aug
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10:15 - 12:45
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LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
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14:45 - 08:25
LHR
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MAA
13h 10m
1 stop
₹ 62,024Etihad Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
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18:00 - 10:15
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LHR
20h 45m
1 stop
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21:05 - 22:35
LHR
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MAA
21h 00m
1 stop
₹ 62,402Air India
Thu, 2 Jul - Thu, 3 Sep
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09:35 - 19:30
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LHR
14h 25m
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13:50 - 08:55
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MAA
14h 35m
1 stop
₹ 62,496Air India
Tue, 4 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
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07:00 - 19:30
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LHR
17h 00m
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12:30 - 11:10
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MAA
18h 10m
1 stop
₹ 62,591Air India
Sun, 26 Jul - Thu, 3 Sep
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10:15 - 18:45
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LHR
13h 00m
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20:45 - 15:05
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MAA
13h 50m
1 stop
₹ 62,685Etihad Airways
Thu, 16 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep
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15:40 - 07:00
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LHR
19h 50m
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20:45 - 15:05
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MAA
13h 50m
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₹ 62,780Etihad Airways
Fri, 17 Jul - Wed, 9 Sep
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15:40 - 18:45
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LHR
31h 35m
1 stop
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20:45 - 14:40
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MAA
13h 25m
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₹ 62,874Etihad Airways
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 30 Sep
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10:15 - 18:45
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LHR
13h 00m
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06:50 - 02:50
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MAA
15h 30m
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₹ 62,968Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Thu, 3 Sep
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09:00 - 18:55
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LHR
14h 25m
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21:45 - 15:05
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MAA
12h 50m
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₹ 63,063Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 8 Sep
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04:05 - 12:45
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LHR
13h 10m
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14:45 - 08:25
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13h 10m
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₹ 63,157Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Heathrow flights

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

How much is a return flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Heathrow Airport on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Chennai to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost ₹ 65,895 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 86,758 and ₹ 80,905 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, 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 the flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight₹ 26,245
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Chennai to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chennai to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • How can I get to Chennai Airport from Chennai city centre?

    If you’re taking public transport to the airport, the train is a quick option. There is no railway station at Chennai Airport, but passengers can take a train from Chennai Egmore Station or Chennai Park Station to Tirusulam Station near the airport, and then take a taxi or rickshaw. The train journey takes around 30min and costs about £ 0.40 (₹ 45).

  • What options are there for hotels near Chennai Airport?

    If you are taking an early flight from Chennai to London, you may wish to spend the night near the airport. There are several hotels a short distance from the airport that provide transportation to the main terminal, such as Radisson Blu, located around 3 km from the airport.

  • What is a fast way to get from London Heathrow to the city centre?

    Fast trains to Paddington Station depart from Terminal 2, 3 and 5 every 15min or so, with a journey time of around 15min. Tickets cost roughly £ 22 (₹ 2,227) during off-peak hours and approximately £ 25 (₹ 2,530) during peak hours (weekdays 06:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00).

  • Do any airlines flying from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport offer special amenities on board?

    Several airlines provide special amenities to enhance the travel experience. For example, British Airways offers a range of amenities, including complimentary meals and beverages, personal entertainment systems, and Wi-Fi connectivity on select flights. Air India also provides in-flight entertainment, delicious meals, and comfortable seating options.

  • Are there any budget airlines that operate flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    While budget airlines do not typically operate direct flights between Chennai and London Heathrow Airport, there are alternative options to consider. IndiGo, a popular low-cost carrier, offers connecting flights from Chennai to London with layovers at their hub in Delhi (DEL). By booking separate tickets for the Chennai-Delhi and Delhi-London legs, you may find a more budget-friendly option.

  • What services do airlines provide for unaccompanied minors on flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    British Airways provides services for unaccompanied minors aged 5 to 17 years on this route, called the Skyflyer Solo program. Air India's services for unaccompanied minors are available for children aged 5 to 16 years. Air India's service for unaccompanied minors is called the Young Passengers Service or UMNR Service.

  • Which nearby airports can I consider when flying from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    While Heathrow Airport is the primary airport serving the city, there are alternative airports in the vicinity that you can consider. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are two popular options that offer flights from Chennai. Airlines like British Airways and Air India operate flights to both these airports, providing additional choices for your journey to London.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport was ₹ 26,245 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 62,024 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chennai to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chennai to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and London Heathrow Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are direct flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to London, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to London are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of ₹ 67,536 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 92,698 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 Chennai to London Heathrow Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from 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 from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 53,726 or less one-way and ₹ 117,434 or less round-trip.
  • British Airways is the only airline to operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow (LHR). Airlines operating flights with one or more stops from these airports  include Air France, KLM and Etihad Airways. If you are flexible on time, consider a layover flight, as these will often be considerably cheaper.
  • Chennai Airport is located around 20 km from Chennai city centre and comprises three passenger terminals. International departures, including flights to London Heathrow, depart from Terminal 4. The terminal offers a range of facilities such as restaurants, duty free shopping, currency exchange and access to premium lounges that can be booked in advance.
  • Travelling with infants? You’ll find two child care rooms in the international terminal of Chennai Airport, where you can feed and change your baby in privacy.
  • When searching for cheap flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport, consider exploring connecting flights, as they often offer more affordable options. Airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines frequently operate connecting flights on this route.
  • Certain festivals and holidays can impact the cost of flights from Chennai to London Heathrow Airport. For example, during major Indian festivals like Diwali, Christmas, and New Year, the demand for flights tends to be high, leading to increased fares.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to London Heathrow?

 
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Chennai to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

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Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

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London Heathrow to Chennai

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3600 reviews
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

10.0 ExcellentEric, Mar 2026
DXB - LHR
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Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

It was economy plus. That is all. I literally felt like traveling in economy class with a little extra leg room. Poor food. V restricted options. Worst of all POOR CREW ATTITUDE.

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

On the Dubai-Gatwick flight the only meal options were Beef or Chicken. No vegetarian option. This was a surprise. I would usually order in advance but did not this time. Would have been good to know that a vegetarian meal is not available as a standard meal. Thankfully it was just me travelling, but if I’d had my kids with me that would have been a big problem for us.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Newly reconfigured 380 I assume. Has a new ife with usb c ports and Bluetooth connections

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Seats were very comfortable and the staff too was very friendly.

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

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.

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.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Etihad can improve the transfer in Abudabi gates instead of making people to climb the stairs.

Etihad checkin boarding and insight experience is one of a kind that i have never experienced in other fights. The flight crew was very kind and helpful when i traveled with my broken leg. Overall i rate the highest

The seat was not functional. Very uncomfortable to sit upright for that many hours😢. There was no legroom. Can’t move the legs or the body. We should have the option to pick our seats. There was no need to call customer support team and have them pick and we pay for the premium seats. When I called the CST regarding the seats, their response is gaslighting. Total disappointment. We have paid to be tortured by Etihad Airlines.

Flights were delayed and due to a checked hand luggage bag by an overzealous gate agent in Berlin I missed my ground connection costing me another £80. Food was cold and bland, I honestly expect better from a national carrier operating out of one of their major hubs.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Seats were terribly uncomfortable! Couldn’t sleep! I paid for good seats when scheduled with Lufthansa, got crappy mid-section seats on Air Canada!

The seats are much too narrow and the arm rests are hard and awkwardly high, resulting in shoulder cramps. I am an average sized person ( definitely not overweight). The seats are a similar size to car seats with the added discomfort of incorporating hard plastic arm rests, that force average height individuals (I'm 5 ft 7 (f)) to hold their arms uncomfortably for several hours. The seats are much too close to the ones in front and behind making it extremely difficult to allow fellow passengers to get out, especially when the seat in front is declined. The leg room also necessitates knees banging into passengers backs for the entire flight. This used to be a quality airline who now offer mediocre service for premium cost, coupled with charging exorbitant prices for basic needs, like a seat, or luggage. Blatant and unabashed gouging of clients.

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

I ended up buying (for $340) "extra space" seats because I my flying partner was given a STY boarding pass, leading me to conclude that she was on standby and that we had to buy seats on the flight. I later learned that the flight was not sold out and that we could have gotten on as usual. To be honest, I felt swindled.

I'm Canadian. I have the unfortunate experience of pretty not having the choice to fly with them. THEY ARE TERRIBLE.

The process overall was pretty seamless, and the crew were very friendly (especially Michael). Considering we booked expecting Lufthansa and the flight was operated by United, it was still a very good service and journey overall. The in-flight entertainment was great, with lots of quality options. One slight negative was that I had selected a vegetarian meal prior to flying, but received a vegan one. I think there should be more dietary options as it meant I missed out on some food that I would have preferred (and it seemed like the standard meals and snacks had a vegetarian option anyway). There was also a group of people who were moving around a lot and being generally disruptive at the quietest part of the flight, when the lights were off and most people were sleeping. I would have appreciated staff stepping in to encourage them to be mindful of others). Towards the end of the flight (which was very early in the morning in both time zones), the lights suddenly came on and breakfast was served. In my opinion, this was too early, and everyone was rudely awoken from sleep. After breakfast was cleared away, the lights went off again for about 45 minutes, allowing people to sleep some more. Then the lights came on again for landing. It seems like if they had served breakfast later, the lights on-lights off-lights on shenanigans could have been avoided, and people could have slept longer (and staff could have rested longer too).

I liked the air hostesses, but no wifi was available for flight. my original flight was canceled and rebooking was difficult and no reason was given for cancellation. Business class cabin was nice and spacious.

The staff was extremely friendly and nice. Overall, the flight was pleasant, and the food was good. They asked me to check in my smaller cabin luggage suitcase in Mumbai as the flight was full. Fortunately, I had packed a spare set of clothes in my laptop bag so I was okay.

Flight was delayed by over two hours and that meant my connecting flight was in jeopardy but there was no acknowledgement or help from the BA staff

BA flight from London NY had old BC configuration with 2+3+2 seating with open seats which was not comfortable and lacked privacy

Poor check in rude attitude by a lady staff being we both of us are senior citizen and diabetic we have asked for seats in centre particularly not Window seat but she allotted Window seat such a rude and inhuman behaviours Really we are very sorry

everything on the flight was a great experience except the food could have been better!

Everything could be better. Really poor airline service. No communication. Overall rude staff.

If you want the worst airlines and worst staff - British airways. They only know how to loot - as they always have throughout their lifetime of ruling countries etc.

There was water leaking from the bathroom in the carpet outside the bathroom in the BA flight from Chennai to London and the foot rest was breaking down

Please compare against emirates, ethiad or Qatar airways. You will know why I gave this rating

Crew was polite. Ground crew was prompt in informing about the flight delay. Boarding process was ok. There was no entertainment on the flight. Blankets were not available for an overnight flight. It was very cold & blanket was given upon request. Food was average. It would have been better to serve breakfast instead of a late night dinner as people like to sleep & serving breakfast before disembarking in the morning at Singapore would have been much appreciated. Seats were ok. Plane was old.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

Other than the inflight video screen freezing for about four hours everything else was brilliant.

Bags got damaged for multiple passengers, and they wouldn't even reimburse the depreciated price of the bag.

The flight was dirty. The screens were not working and people were restless. Food and staff was okay.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct. However, the TV's in our entire row did not work so I'm glad we brought our own entertainment......

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