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₹ 31,562 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 51,496
Overall average: ₹ 69,122
Air India
Sat 25/4Sun 31/5
LHR - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 65,431
Typical prices: ₹ 71,891-₹ 106,268
British Airways
Thu 27/8Wed 7/10
LHR - MAA • Direct
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Cheapest • from ₹ 51,496 (return)
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Most punctual • 78% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 48,448 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Chennai (LHR-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to Chennai 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai

Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 31 May
Air India Logo
22:10 - 09:50
LHR
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MAA
31h 10m
1 stop
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20:45 - 20:20
MAA
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LHR
28h 05m
1 stop
₹ 51,496Air India
Sun, 3 May - Sat, 23 May
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22:10 - 20:10
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MAA
17h 30m
1 stop
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05:50 - 20:20
MAA
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LHR
19h 00m
1 stop
₹ 51,588Air India
Sat, 30 May - Mon, 15 Jun
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22:10 - 23:20
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MAA
20h 40m
1 stop
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21:05 - 10:15
MAA
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LHR
17h 40m
1 stop
₹ 51,680Air India
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 29 Jul
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22:10 - 23:20
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MAA
20h 40m
1 stop
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08:55 - 20:20
MAA
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LHR
15h 55m
1 stop
₹ 51,865Air India
Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
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22:10 - 20:10
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MAA
17h 30m
1 stop
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21:05 - 10:15
MAA
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LHR
17h 40m
1 stop
₹ 52,049Air India
Tue, 7 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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20:15 - 15:50
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MAA
15h 05m
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06:45 - 18:10
MAA
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LHR
15h 55m
1 stop
₹ 52,234IndiGo
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 30 May
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20:15 - 17:30
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MAA
16h 45m
1 stop
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09:00 - 18:10
MAA
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LHR
13h 40m
1 stop
₹ 52,419IndiGo
Fri, 15 May - Sat, 30 May
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20:15 - 15:50
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MAA
15h 05m
1 stop
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09:00 - 18:10
MAA
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13h 40m
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₹ 52,511IndiGo
Tue, 7 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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20:15 - 23:05
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MAA
22h 20m
1 stop
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22:10 - 17:45
MAA
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LHR
24h 05m
1 stop
₹ 52,603IndiGo
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 19 May
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12:30 - 11:05
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MAA
18h 05m
1 stop
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21:10 - 10:15
MAA
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LHR
17h 35m
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₹ 52,788Air India
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Chennai flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 58,140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 97,270 and ₹ 91,363 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight₹ 31,562
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Heathrow to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Chennai 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights

  • Is there public transport from Chennai International Airport to Chennai city centre?

    Taxis are a more convenient and quick way to move to Chennai Central Station from Madras Airport. A taxi ride to Chennai Central from the airport costs around ₹490 (£4.83) and takes approximately 18min. There is still a train linking Madras Airport to Chennai Central Station. The train leaves the airport to Chennai Park and Trisulam. Chennai International Airport is around 10.2 miles away from Chennai Central Railway Station.

  • Does London Heathrow have a Left Luggage facility?

    Each terminal at London Heathrow has a Left Luggage facility. The airport allows keeping baggage at its facility for up to 90 days. You will spend around £7.50 for keeping an item at the facility for up to 3h and around £12.50 for up to 24h.

  • Does London Heathrow have public transport?

    London Heathrow Airport is easily accessible from the southeast, nearby London, and across the UK via buses, coaches, and rail. Heathrow Express, the airport’s dedicated train, offers a faster and stress-free transfer from downtown London to Heathrow. The trains run every 15min from Paddington Station, and it takes around 15min to London Heathrow. Cabs are also plenty from central London to Heathrow. A 2-mile distance from London Heathrow takes around 15min and costs approximately £9.40.

  • Are there charging areas at Chennai Airport?

    There is plenty of free mobile and laptop charging areas throughout the airport. If they’re all fully occupied, check the availability of charging areas with the nearby lounges and shops.

  • Does Chennai International Airport have a spa?

    You will probably want to melt your stress away after a long, tiresome flight from London Heathrow to Chennai Airport. Sonya Spa, located near the Domestic Terminal, is the perfect destination for travellers looking for a manicure, pedicure, massage, and other spa services.

  • Is there a luggage facility at Chennai International Airport?

    Chennai International Airport has a Left Luggage storage facility that charges around ₹20 (£0.2), but the price can vary depending on the size of an item. The storage facility near the Departure Terminal is open 24h. The airport also offers a luggage wrapping service to travellers who want to protect their bags from damage.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai was ₹ 31,562 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 51,496 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Chennai are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of ₹ 76,456 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 ₹ 63,412 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

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

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

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 73,583 or less round-trip.
  • Direct, non-stop flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) are unavailable. However, Air India operates a quick one-stop flight from LHR to MAA via Mumbai.
  • Free Wi-Fi is available at the lounges in Chennai Airport. Passengers can access paid-for Wi-Fi at both Departure and Arrival Terminals.
  • Chennai Airport doesn’t have an overnight facility with a shower and a bed. However, there are a few comfortable seats near the Arrival and Departure gates where passengers can sit throughout the night.
  • Chennai Airport has two lounges, including the TFS lounge the Travel Lounge, which are open for arriving passengers. The latter is less known to many, so it is usually less crowded.
  • Short-Stay Parking is an affordable parking option for stays up to 5h at London Heathrow. However, the airport doesn’t prohibit staying for longer if a flight delays.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow to Chennai?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Chennai

Monday

British Airways

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Tuesday

British Airways

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Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

British Airways

British Airways

Sunday

British Airways

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Direct returns

Chennai to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways

British Airways

Tuesday

British Airways

British Airways

Wednesday

British Airways

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Thursday

British Airways

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Friday

British Airways

British Airways

Saturday

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Sunday

British Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Chennai. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow 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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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3740 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Entertainment
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Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
SYD - DOH
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Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

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

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

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

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

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

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

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

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

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.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

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

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

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