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Cheap Flights to the United Kingdom

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London1 stop$1,534
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$1,668
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,519
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$1,427
Glasgow
Glasgow2 stops$1,583
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne2 stops$1,903
Belfast
Belfast2 stops$1,692
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$1,814
Bristol
Bristol3 stops$1,705
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$2,236
Liverpool
Liverpool2 stops$2,679
Leeds
Leeds2 stops$1,486
Cardiff
Cardiff2 stops$2,498
Exeter
Exeter2 stops$2,946
London
London1 stop$1,534
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$1,668
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$1,519
Birmingham
Birmingham1 stop$1,427
Glasgow
Glasgow2 stops$1,583
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne2 stops$1,903
Belfast
Belfast2 stops$1,692
Aberdeen
Aberdeen2 stops$1,814
Bristol
Bristol3 stops$1,705
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$2,236
Liverpool
Liverpool2 stops$2,679
Leeds
Leeds2 stops$1,486
Cardiff
Cardiff2 stops$2,498
Exeter
Exeter2 stops$2,946

Book Cheap United Kingdom Plane Tickets

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

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct
Air China Logo
19:40 - 18:05
MEL
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LGW
31h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
11:35 - 15:40
LGW
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MEL
41h 05m
1 stop
$1,534Air China
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:00 - 13:10
MEL
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LGW
34h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 10:30
LGW
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MEL
31h 55m
2 stops
$1,535Turkish Airlines
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
Air China Logo
19:40 - 20:25
MEL
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LHR
33h 45m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:25 - 14:25
LHR
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MEL
33h 00m
1 stop
$1,537Air China
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 18:40
MEL
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LHR
30h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 12:40
LHR
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MEL
30h 20m
1 stop
$1,539China Eastern
Sat, 15 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
China Eastern Logo
11:00 - 19:15
MEL
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LGW
41h 15m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 12:40
LGW
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MEL
40h 05m
1 stop
$1,539China Eastern
Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 06:30
MEL
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LGW
29h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 08:40
LGW
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MEL
36h 40m
1 stop
$1,544China Southern
Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 14 Aug
China Southern Logo
10:20 - 06:30
MEL
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LGW
29h 10m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
11:00 - 08:40
LGW
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MEL
36h 40m
1 stop
$1,545China Southern
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Air India Logo
20:35 - 19:00
SYD
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LHR
31h 25m
1 stop
Air India Logo
09:45 - 19:05
LHR
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SYD
24h 20m
1 stop
$1,626Air India
Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Air India Logo
20:35 - 19:00
SYD
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LHR
31h 25m
1 stop
Air India Logo
09:45 - 19:05
LHR
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SYD
24h 20m
1 stop
$1,636Air India
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
17:05 - 15:20
PER
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LHR
30h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:10 - 12:35
LHR
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PER
19h 25m
1 stop
$1,695Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United Kingdom

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

What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from Australia found in the last 5 days was to London Heathrow Airport, at $2,068 return. The most popular route is Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $2,068.

How much is a flight to the United Kingdom?

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

A flight to the United Kingdom costs $2,606 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $1,578 for the route Sydney (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to London which costs $2,830 on average, and Perth to London, which costs $3,047 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the United Kingdom?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to the United Kingdom, 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 Australia to the United Kingdom is February, when tickets cost $820 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,483 and $1,433 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Australia to the United Kingdom 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 Kingdom is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $2,231 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,792.

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

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 Kingdom, 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 Australia to the United Kingdom, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with an average flight price of $2,179.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$708
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport

FAQs - booking United Kingdom flights

  • Do I need a visa to travel to the United Kingdom?

    If you have an Australian passport, you do not need to apply for a visa in order to visit the United Kingdom. However, your passport must remain valid throughout the duration of your stay. You can stay in the country for up to six months.

  • What airports can I fly into if I would like to visit the southern region of England?

    For those that will be travelling to southern England in order to visit London, there are several airports for you to choose from, including Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), and London Stansted Airport (STN). If you would like to go to the coast, you can choose from destinations like Bristol Airport (BRS), Southampton Airport (SOU), and Bournemouth Airport (BOH).

  • I would like to visit Stonehenge. Which airport should I fly into?

    One common way to travel to Stonehenge is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW) and then taking either a local bus or train to the monument. It is also possible to arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), where you can then drive to Stonehenge in approximately 1h. If you decide to arrive at Bournemouth Airport (BOH) instead, you can reach the monument by car in about 1h 15min.

  • Which airport should I arrive at if I would like to visit the Giant's Causeway?

    When visiting the Giant’s Causeway, it is generally most convenient to fly into Belfast International Airport (BFS), where you can then drive to the cliffs in approximately 1h. If you are hoping to fly into a smaller airport, you can also choose from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY), both of which are also just a 1h drive from the Giant’s Causeway.

  • Which airline should I choose when flying to the United Kingdom?

    Several airlines fly to the UK from Australia, providing options based on your preference and budget. Singapore Airlines have comfortable Economy class seats and decent entertainment, while Etihad offers competitive flight prices with quality services. You can charge your electronic devices on the flight and enjoy great stopover deals on these airlines.

  • What are the luggage policies for airlines flying to the United Kingdom?

    Singapore Airlines typically allows up to two bags, with a maximum weight of 23 kg for Economy and Premium Economy and 32 kg for First and Business Class. Qantas Airways usually requires you to place your bags in the overhead locker, and if the bag is too heavy, it must be checked in.

  • Which airline flying to the United Kingdom has a highly rated Economy class?

    Emirates is an ideal option for Economy class when flying to the UK, offering above-average legroom, upgraded entertainment systems and short, convenient stopovers. Cathay Pacific is another excellent option providing extra legroom and sufficient seat storage for your belongings.

  • Can I bring my pet to the United Kingdom?

    To fly with your pet to the UK, check your airline's pet policies. Consider British Airways, KLM or Air France, allowing pets in the cabin or as checked cargo. Your pet must have an ISO-compliant microchip and the necessary documents for entry to the country.

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

    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 Australia to the United Kingdom.

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

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

    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 Australia to the United Kingdom 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 Australia to the United Kingdom?

    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 Australia to the United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,135. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $2,491 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the United Kingdom

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the United Kingdom? 25% of our users found return tickets to the United Kingdom for the following prices or less: From Sydney $4,753, from Perth $5,452
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest United Kingdom flight deals.
  • The majority of flights to the United Kingdom from Australia require travellers to have at least one stopover. A common place to stop is Dubai, but you will also find that airports in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi are frequently used for stopovers as well.
  • For those that are hoping to spend some time in the northwest region of England, consider booking your flight to Manchester Airport (MAN). From there, you will be able to easily travel to many popular cities, including Liverpool, Leeds, and Nottingham, all of which are within a 1h 30min drive.
  • To explore the beautiful scenery of western Scotland, opt to arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), a destination that is known for being the second largest airport in the country and the 8th largest in the United Kingdom, as well as a major hub for LoganAir.
  • When travelling to Northern Ireland, one of the most convenient places to arrive at is Belfast International Airport (BFS). From there, you can easily drive to cities such as Comber, Holywood, and Bangor.
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) is one of the largest travel hubs in England’s West Midlands, making it an easy location to then travel to cities like Bickenhill, Coventry, and Leicester.
  • If you're flying to the UK to visit Edinburgh, consider flying into Edinburgh International Airport (EDI), about 14 km from downtown Edinburgh. You can take the tram from here, operating at roughly 7min intervals, offering transit to the downtown region in approximately 30 to 40min.
  • Qantas Airlines offers direct flights from Australia to the United Kingdom, making it an ideal choice for time-sensitive travel. With options for First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes, Qantas ensures a quiet and comfortable flight experience through all the classes of service.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to the United Kingdom

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to the United Kingdom? 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1565 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
BNE - SIN
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

We flew business class. It was excellent. For a 6’4” individual, the seats were slightly uncomfortable for sleeping. But this is only comparison to other business class seats. Otherwise, the crew was incredibly attentive, And the service was impeccable.

The booking experience was bad. Our six character booking ID number disappeared the day before the flight, We could not find out what happened or what was the status of our flight, scheduled for the next day. We finally found the right number to contact Singapore Airlines on the matter (not easy). The Singapore agent worked through the issue in a little over thirty minutes on the phone, the day before the flight. That was great. I'm very happy with Singapore Airlines and their performance. Contact with a competent person on the matter was near impossible. It seems no one in business these days wants to deal with customers once they've pocketed the money. There were resellers, including Kayak, involved in the chain. When we finally got through to Underpricer, we did get a return call that could have proved helpful. But by that time the matter had been resolved by the Singapore agent. Majestic Vacations, the reseller who received the payment was less than worthless. That's just a fast buck operation. Ugh.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

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.

All was good. Emirates should restart allowing fast track immigration for business class at Manchester airport. Saves a bit of time

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Old plane nothing worked no charging facilities for phones etc

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

Only negative was dostancevto transfer in Doha with no big golf carts to help us. Walked over 2 miles.

In spite of placing requests for vegetarian food, I didn’t get it because they ran out of stock. According to crew, only fixed number of vegetarian orders will be carried. Typically, they should have checked and served those who had specifically requested. I was one of those to get the food last.

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.

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

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

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion and just ply wood. The seats are so compact that no one would sit comfortably. I am a slim person and it was super hard for me to move in the seat just imagine what someone else would feel. This airline would be my last option. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far far better than this. Do not travel even for free.

The service and courtesy of the flight attendants was good. The check in staff were ok. Seat on the flight uncomfortable.

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