MEL - LON

$502 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London

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Cheapest return fare
$1,212
Typical prices: $1,492-$1,976
China Southern
Thu 14/5Sun 14/6
MEL - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$502
Typical prices: $693-$895
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Thu 12/3
MEL - LHR • 3 stops
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China Southern
Cheapest • from $1,212 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and London. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Qingdao (TAO)
Cheapest • Avg $1,056 (return)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 23h 08m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to London (MEL-LON)

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

Thu, 14 May - Sun, 14 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 19:00
MEL
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LHR
31h 00m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 19:20
LHR
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MEL
36h 10m
1 stop
$1,212China Southern
Tue, 26 May - Wed, 9 Sep
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 18:40
MEL
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LHR
30h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 09:00
LHR
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MEL
26h 40m
1 stop
$1,222China Eastern
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
China Southern Logo
21:00 - 18:30
MEL
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LGW
30h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:00 - 19:20
LGW
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MEL
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,223China Southern
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 14 Jun
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 15:10
MEL
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LGW
26h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:35 - 12:40
LGW
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MEL
40h 05m
1 stop
$1,225China Eastern
Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:30
MEL
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LHR
32h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:05
LHR
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MEL
31h 05m
1 stop
$1,226Hainan Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:30
MEL
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LHR
32h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 12:00
LHR
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MEL
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,228Multiple Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 14 Jun
China Eastern Logo
21:30 - 15:10
MEL
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LGW
26h 40m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
19:00 - 12:40
LGW
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MEL
32h 40m
1 stop
$1,229China Eastern
Sun, 31 May - Wed, 12 Aug
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:45 - 19:30
MEL
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LHR
32h 45m
2 stops
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:05
LHR
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MEL
31h 05m
1 stop
$1,245Hainan Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
SWISS Logo
08:40 - 08:45
MEL
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LCY
35h 05m
2 stops
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19:10 - 07:10
LCY
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MEL
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,691SWISS
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
SWISS Logo
15:35 - 08:40
MEL
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LCY
28h 05m
2 stops
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19:10 - 07:10
LCY
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MEL
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,727SWISS
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to London flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London, 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 Melbourne Airport to London is February, where tickets cost $1,433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,193 and $1,854 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to London, 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 Melbourne Airport to London, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$502
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Melbourne to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to London 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London flights

  • If I land at Heathrow Airport (LHR), how do I get to the city?

    A convenient way to make this journey is by using the Heathrow Express train. The Heathrow Express takes you to Paddington Station in roughly just 15min and runs every 15min or so. A single ticket costs around £25 (A$ 46). The London Underground is a slower but cheaper option, with an Underground station at Heathrow for the Piccadilly line, which conveniently connects to other tube lines. You can pick up an Oyster card at the airport for about £5 (A$ 9.20), plus £3.30 (A$ 6) for the journey to Piccadilly Circus. You can also tap with a contactless card or your smartphone or device instead of using an Oyster card.

  • Are there car hire options at any of the London airports?

    There are multiple car hire options at all of London’s airports. Once you have decided which airport you are flying to, KAYAK can also help you find the best deals for cheap car hire in London. Once you’ve searched your preferred dates above and hit search, click the ‘Cars’ option in the menu.

  • Are there business facilities at London Heathrow Airport?

    London Heathrow Airport’s terminal 3 boasts the Regus Business Lounge, which has a drop-in workspace with full office amenities where you can attend to personal business or conduct small meetings, if necessary. Regus also maintains meeting rooms in terminals 2 and 5, or if you prefer, the Plaza Premium Lounge also offers meeting rooms.

  • Is there somewhere to park at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you’re picking up or dropping off passengers, there is short stay parking at each of the five terminals at London Heathrow Airport, while the long stay parking area will suit those travelling for longer periods. There are also business parking, valet parking and meet & greet parking premium options if you prefer.

  • Are there onsite hotels at London City Airport?

    No, there are no onsite hotels at London City Airport, however Travelodge London City Airport Hotel is just 0.3 kilometres away, while Hampton by Hilton London Docklands is about 0.7 kilometres away and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel is about 1.5 kilometres from the airport. Unfortunately, none of them offer complimentary shuttle service.

  • What retail options are there at London City Airport?

    Unfortunately, London City Airport lacks the range and quantity of retail options offered at some of the larger London airports, however, you can still purchase any necessart last-minute essentials from Boots (after security) or WHSmith (before security). Dixon’s Travel, Aelia Duty Free and Aspinal of London are other stores located at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to London was $502 for a one-way ticket and $1,212 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London?

    When flying out of Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to London from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to London are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,720 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 $1,975 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to London?

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

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

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport to London

  • There are really no bad options for layovers on this flight path, as most of the choices are highly rated airports with good options for facilities and services during a wait between flights. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) has been voted the world’s best multiple times. Abu Dhabi is a very likely connection on this flight path and offers open-access lounges at good rates, plenty of cafes, smoking areas and even a spa.
  • All airports in London have good connections to the city, so regardless of which airport you arrive in London through, you will find transit to London City easily and often.
  • If you need any last minute travel supplies before a long flight, you will find many options at Melbourne Airport (MEL). The shopping options are extensive and include luxury brands and souvenirs.
  • If you are booking parking at Melbourne Airport for while you are away, make sure to book online in advance for the best rate.
  • Melbourne International Airport has several air carriers that offer flights from Melbourne to London, including Royal Brunei Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airways. Services operate to several of the London metropolitan airports, such as London Heathrow Airport, London Stanstead Airport and London City Airport, so it’s essential to know which airport best suits your travel needs.
  • Enjoy your flight from Melbourne to London in ultimate luxury, style and comfort with Etihad’s first class “apartment,” which is your own personal suite featuring leather lounge chair, a matching ottoman that converts into a seven-foot long bed, built-in vanity closet and a seven-course meal prepared by private chef in addition to deluxe entertainment options.
  • Taking the kids with you on your flight from Melbourne to London? If so, you should know that Melbourne Airport has baby changing facilities on the first floor of the departures lounge at international terminal 2 and another in the arrivals lounge of the international terminal. There is also a children’s play area at gate 15B of terminal 2.
  • Why not enjoy the comfort and hospitality of an airport lounge before your long flight? If you fly Emirates or Qantas, the airlines have lounges on the second floor of the international terminal or you can purchase a pass to either the Plaza Premium Lounge or the Marhaba Lounge, both of which are also on the second floor of terminal 2.
  • If you need to convert dollars to pounds before your flight from Melbourne to London, you’ll be happy to know that Travelex operates two stores, one each in terminal 1 and terminal 2, near check-in counters D and E. There you can purchase a Travelex Cash Passport or just exchange whatever currency you need for later. International phone cards are also sold there.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1463 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
JFK - FRA
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The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

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

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

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

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

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.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

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

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

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

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

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

It never happened. Me flight from Doha to São Paulo was lated and the time of waiting for the luggage arrives when we arrived in São Paulo was about 1 hour and half. So it took a lot of time just waiting the luggage of flight that was already late, consequently we lost the flight to Recife with Latam Airlines and had to go to the Qatar office to arrange another flight to us to Recife, that one with Azul Airlines. It was more 4 hours waiting to this other flight to knows that this other flight was delayed too, total of 5 hours more at the airport to waiting to go home :/

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

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.

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.

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

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.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

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