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Cheapest return fare
$1,871
Typical prices: $1,921-$2,746
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/11Wed 9/12
BNE - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,082
Typical prices: $972-$1,247
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Sun 15/11
BNE - JNB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $1,640 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg (BNE-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg 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 Brisbane to OR Tambo

Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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21:55 - 15:15
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JNB
25h 20m
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13:45 - 22:55
JNB
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BNE
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,871Qatar Airways
Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
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08:00 - 22:25
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JNB
70h 25m
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18:50 - 06:45
JNB
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BNE
51h 55m
2 stops
$1,873Turkish Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 15:15
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JNB
25h 20m
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13:45 - 22:55
JNB
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BNE
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,874Qatar Airways
Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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08:00 - 22:25
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JNB
70h 25m
2 stops
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18:50 - 06:45
JNB
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BNE
51h 55m
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$1,880Turkish Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 08:40
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JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
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13:45 - 22:55
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BNE
25h 10m
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$1,899Qatar Airways
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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11:55 - 08:40
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JNB
28h 45m
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13:45 - 22:55
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BNE
25h 10m
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$1,900Qatar Airways
Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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11:55 - 08:40
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JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 22:55
JNB
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BNE
25h 10m
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$1,902Qatar Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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21:55 - 15:35
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
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13:45 - 05:05
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BNE
31h 20m
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$1,907Qatar Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 17 Nov
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08:05 - 08:20
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JNB
32h 15m
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20:20 - 17:30
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BNE
37h 10m
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$1,930Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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09:20 - 19:20
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JNB
42h 00m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to OR Tambo flights

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

How much is a return flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in November.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is March, where tickets cost $1,537 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,863 and $2,220 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$1,082
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Brisbane to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Brisbane to OR Tambo 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 Brisbane to Johannesburg flights

  • Can I fly direct from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    At this moment, no airline is offering direct flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg. However, that doesn't mean your journey can't be simple and straightforward. For example, with Qantas Airways your journey will only include one stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) Airport.

  • How can I get from O. R. Tambo International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg?

    The airport to the city centre of Johannesburg is less than 30min by car. You can try to find a taxi on the day, however, it is a much better idea to book your airport transfer ahead of time. You can also rent your own vehicle, with a number of hire car companies operating at the airport terminal, or skip traffic and take the Gautrain Railway via the Sandton Station.

  • How do I get between terminals at Brisbane Airport?

    At Brisbane Airport BNE, you can find complimentary services to take you from one terminal to another. The Terminal Transfer Bus starts its service at 04:00 and runs until 23:00. It takes roughly 10min to get between the terminals, however, you should take into consideration any waiting time also.

  • Which nearby cities are served by O.R. Tambo International Airport?

    O.R. Tambo International Airport is Johannesburg's primary air transportation hub for international and domestic flights. Also, the airport offers convenient connectivity to nearby cities, including Pretoria, about 55 km north of Johannesburg, and Benoni, about 40 km east of the city.

  • Do I need a passport to travel from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    You require a valid passport to fly from Brisbane to Johannesburg. Your passport should remain valid for at least six months after your planned departure from South Africa. If you intend to stay in Johannesburg for more than 90 days, you'll need to apply for a relevant visa in advance to avoid inconveniences.

  • What is the luggage allowance for economy-class flights on this route?

    Most airlines operating flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg allow travellers to check one to two bags up to 23 kg. Also, you can generally bring one carry-on bag of up to 10 kg and a personal item on board. However, size restrictions apply to carry-on luggage. This luggage policy may vary depending on the airline, so check with them to avoid surcharges.

  • How can I bring my pet on my Brisbane to Johannesburg flight?

    Some airlines on the Brisbane to Johannesburg route allow pets, typically cats and dogs, to travel in the cabin or cargo hold. However, you need to contact your airline in advance to determine the specific size, weight and pet carrier requirements.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $1,128 for a one-way ticket and $1,930 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    Brisbane airport is called Brisbane and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Brisbane and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,506 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,139 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    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 Brisbane to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Brisbane with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • If you want to fly with one airline from Brisbane to Johannesburg, this can only be done with Qantas Airways. Otherwise your flights will have different operators, such as Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines.
  • Don't be afraid of getting to Brisbane Airport too early. On Level 2 and 3 of the International Departures Terminal you can find plenty of entertainment, ranging from shops to restaurants and bars.
  • A number of on-site hotels can be found at Brisbane Airport (BNE). If you would prefer to relax for the hours leading up to your flight, it is always a good idea to check into one of the many rooms available.
  • You can enjoy enhanced comfort on your flight from Brisbane to Johannesburg by upgrading your airline ticket to first class. While this option is more costly than economy class tickets, it offers the extra perks you want for such a long-haul flight.
  • For those that have a stopover at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), Emirates has workstations in its lounge. The lounge is located in Terminal 1 of the departure area and is ideal for business travellers to stay connected and unwind while they wait.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Brisbane to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Brisbane to Johannesburg. 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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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.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

Cleanliness Help for boarding and sitting Food should have been better

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

After each meal was served I didn't see any flight attendant offer coffee or tea to the passengers after the initial drinks were offered. Other flights I had been one it was standard procedure to offer hot drinks after the meal service.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Im now late to my appointment because of delayed flight

The boarding experience was as expected and went well. The plane's economy seating plan is not designed for a positive customer experience but rather for company profit. When the passenger in front of me reclined, the distance from the screen to my face was the span of my hand (thumb tip to pinky fingertip). There is no such thing as personal space in this setting. This results in the domino effect, for when I recline the person in back of me reclines and so it goes. This is not to say that reclining is the answer as the experience is not increased, but simply managed.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

Everything went smooth. All flights were on time No changing gates, . No changing flights . It was like a completely different airlines tha n the last time I used Cathay Pacific . The last flight, 2 months ago, I had before this one was from Philippines also . I got changed in Manila and was told it only added 2 hours onto my flight . My 20 hour return trip ended up being 30 hours return with a 10.0 hour layover in New York with no seats anywhere . Everyone was sleeping or sitting on the floor . Unlike the hotel I was given in Manila to wait for this flight home . I never thought I would use Cathay Pacific again . But I did and this time you were great! I should have complained about the flight and layover from Hell a couple months ago. Consider that I am complaining about that august/23 flight now . Thank you got the great flying experience on my way home from philippines .

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

The staff were excellent considering it was a jam packed flight. We had to wait nearly an hour for our baggage to appear on the carousel. That was a real shame.

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

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

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

Everything as good as can be if one flies economy bit not enough toilets!! People were queuing during the whole flight - there are really not enough toilets!!!

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

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

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

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.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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!

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

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.

Very very bad.. more than 48 hr I didn’t received my baggage yet

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.

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