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₹ 33,553 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 53,132
Typical prices: ₹ 56,212-₹ 74,367
Air India
Thu 26/2Fri 6/3
LHR - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 67,105
Typical prices: ₹ 65,956-₹ 85,628
British Airways
Fri 24/4Sun 17/5
LHR - MAA • Direct
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Air India
Cheapest • from ₹ 53,316 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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

Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Air India Logo
13:30 - 08:45
LHR
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MAA
13h 45m
1 stop
Air India Logo
07:55 - 19:30
MAA
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LHR
17h 05m
1 stop
₹ 53,132Air India
Thu, 26 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
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20:55 - 14:40
LHR
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MAA
12h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 13:45
MAA
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LHR
16h 00m
1 stop
₹ 53,224Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Air India Logo
20:30 - 15:40
LHR
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MAA
13h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
18:00 - 11:05
MAA
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LHR
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 53,316Air India
Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Air India Logo
21:05 - 07:15
LHR
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MAA
28h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
19:25 - 19:30
MAA
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LHR
29h 35m
1 stop
₹ 53,408Air India
Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Air India Logo
21:05 - 15:40
LHR
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MAA
14h 05m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:30
MAA
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LHR
14h 20m
1 stop
₹ 53,500Air India
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Air India Logo
13:00 - 08:55
LHR
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MAA
14h 25m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:10 - 11:05
MAA
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LHR
19h 25m
1 stop
₹ 53,592Air India
Wed, 25 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 14:40
LHR
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 13:45
MAA
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LHR
16h 00m
1 stop
₹ 53,684Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Air India Logo
13:30 - 08:45
LHR
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MAA
13h 45m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:10 - 11:05
MAA
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LHR
19h 25m
1 stop
₹ 53,868Air India
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
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19:20 - 14:40
LHR
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MAA
13h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 12:05
MAA
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LHR
13h 40m
1 stop
₹ 53,960Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
IndiGo Logo
16:30 - 12:20
LHR
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
09:05 - 19:20
MAA
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LHR
15h 45m
1 stop
₹ 54,052IndiGo
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.

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

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

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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, 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 ₹ 57,729 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 97,624 and ₹ 91,005 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 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight₹ 33,553
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
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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 ₹ 33,553 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 53,224 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 Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Chennai are Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of ₹ 76,157 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 112,281 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 ₹ 57,240 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

British Airways

Thursday

British Airways

British Airways

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

British Airways

Friday

British Airways

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Saturday

British Airways

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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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3725 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
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The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jan 2026
DOH - JFK
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The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

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

It was little disheartening and disappointing. Although flight staff did a good job. But customer service didn’t do anything to resolve my issue.

The service was good but the food was a NO

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

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

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

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.

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

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

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.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

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.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

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.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

I like everything about British Airways. Excellence. Perfect. Exquisite service.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

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

Bad weather in Amritsar cancelled the flight while we were at the gate in Delhi but the ground crew took good care of us and exceeded our expectations. Once on the plane, we enjoyed the best experience we’ve had on any flight in years. Their customer support was also impressively quick to answer and immediately helpful.

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

Very old and ill maintained flights. Seats didn’t have proper cushioning. The entertainment system was a joke. That’s the least one can expect from a 19 hour long flight.

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