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$728 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Cape Town

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,082
Typical prices: $1,826-$1,121
Kenya Airways
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BOS - CPT • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$728
Typical prices: $898-$1,134
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Mon 11/9
BOS - CPT • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,095 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,847 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Cape Town (BOS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town 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 round-trip flight deals from Boston to Cape Town

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:05 am - 1:35 pm
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CPT
46h 30m
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2:25 pm - 2:40 pm
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BOS
30h 15m
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$1,082Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:05 am - 1:35 pm
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CPT
46h 30m
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2:25 pm - 4:59 pm
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BOS
32h 34m
3 stops
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:05 am - 1:35 pm
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CPT
46h 30m
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2:25 pm - 11:15 am
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BOS
26h 50m
3 stops
$1,095Kenya Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:55 am - 1:35 pm
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CPT
45h 40m
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11:25 pm - 11:19 am
CPT
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BOS
42h 54m
2 stops
$1,114Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 25
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9:55 am - 10:10 pm
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CPT
30h 15m
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2:25 pm - 2:34 pm
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BOS
30h 09m
3 stops
$1,145Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
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9:20 am - 6:00 am
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CPT
38h 40m
2 stops
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2:20 pm - 3:00 pm
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BOS
30h 40m
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$1,146Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
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9:55 am - 1:35 pm
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CPT
44h 40m
3 stops
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2:25 pm - 11:19 am
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BOS
27h 54m
3 stops
$1,147Kenya Airways
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13
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8:00 pm - 6:00 am
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CPT
52h 00m
2 stops
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2:25 pm - 11:19 am
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BOS
26h 54m
3 stops
$1,179Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19
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9:05 am - 1:00 pm
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45h 55m
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2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
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BOS
30h 20m
2 stops
$1,185Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Oct 8
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9:05 am - 6:00 am
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38h 55m
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2:25 pm - 11:19 am
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26h 54m
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$1,186Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Cape Town flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Boston to Cape Town departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town, 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 Boston to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost $1,172 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,726 and $1,692 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Cape Town, 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 Boston to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$728
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Boston to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Cape Town 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 flights from Boston to Cape Town

  • Which is the kid-friendly airline I should book when flying to Cape Town with Kids?

    When you are flying from Boston to Cape Town with your kids, you are required to book an airline that offers a kid-friendly environment. In this situation, JetBlue Airlines is considered the best. It also has amenities you will get to enjoy like kids’ meals, flight entertainment options for kids, and also early boarding for families with children.

  • Which airline offers special diets for flights flying from Boston to Cape Town?

    If you are traveling on the flights from Boston to Cape Town and you have specific special diets you have to eat along your journey, you should book an airline that offers special meals for its travelers. Delta Airlines offers you the special meal you need only when you include it during your reservation.

  • Which is the best way to get out of Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    When you arrive in Cape Town City through the CPT airport, you choose the best means of transport to facilitate your movement from the airport to your preferred destination. One of the best transport options is the use of a taxi, it is the fastest means of transport taking less time to reach the city center. You can also consider renting a car.

  • Which are the popular layovers for the flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    For the flights from Boston to Cape Town at least stop at one point along their journey. The airport that serves as a layover for these flights is Istanbul Airport (IST) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). If you choose Turkish Airlines, your layover airport will be IST - if it’s Delta Airlines, your layover airport will be ATL.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Cape Town was $728 for a one-way ticket and $1,082 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Cape Town?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cape Town from Boston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Boston to Cape Town?

    Boston airport is called Boston Logan Intl and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Cape Town?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Boston and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cape Town from Boston?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to Cape Town.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Cape Town, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,554 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,673 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    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 Boston to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Boston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Boston to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Cape Town from Boston 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 Boston to Cape Town

  • Boston Logan International Airport( BOS) serves as the main departure airport for flights leaving Boston to Cape Town, while Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves as the destination airport. Other than using this route, you can also fly using the Manchester Airport (MHT) as the departure and CPT as the arrival airport respectively.
  • Booking Cape Air Airline for your flight from Boston to Cape Town will help you enjoy the benefits you will find when you use this route. It has a number of benefits you will enjoy because the airline is a hub of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). It serves frequent daily flights from Boston to Cape Town that will allow you to book a flight that suits your schedule.
  • If you are flying from Boston to Cape Town with luggage, you will have to book an airline that offers a carry-on policy. American Airlines is the best when it comes to flying with your luggage. It allows you to board with one carry-on and one personal item. The carry-on must fit on the overhead bin and the personal item must also fit in under the sit in front of you.
  • Cape Town Airport is the main airport in Cape Town, but also serves other various cities near Cape Town. Cities like Paarl, Atlantis, and Somerset West are among those you can easily connect to from CPT.
  • When you are flying from Boston to Cape Town and you don’t want to have any stop at a point or layover airports, you only have to consider booking airlines that offer flight routes that do not stop at any point along your way. The direct airlines to Cape Town City include British Airways, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Cape Town

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8395 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

4.0 OkayMichelle, Jun 2026
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

Brand new plane lots of room the snack was very flavourful and enjoyable

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Boarding process was chaotic. Confusion over Boarding gates: gate 55 or gate 56 ???. Unnecessary standing in long lines to board. Better to call out Boarding groups one at a time and everyone else to sit. Airline only has 2 Boarding groups 1-3 and 4-9. That causes over crowding and chaos

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

The flight was ok. The seats are so small. The free wifi for members was not an option on this flight. The one flight attendant, older woman with straight white/grey hair, was very rude. The gentleman next to me asked about the wifi since he was a member as well. He stated, accurately, that the option to enter the idea number was not available. Her response was, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away from him. The rest of the staff was wonderful. I asked another flight attendant about the wifi, she said the free wifi was not enabled on that flight (true or not- at least she was friendly). It was also pretty dirty. When I opened the tray table it had mushed crumbs and there was a dirty used pair of ear buds in my seat pocket. Lastly the air vent above my head was working but stuck so I was unable to move it to face me when it got warm. I fly American often but this really was not a great flight.

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

3.5 hr delay leaving Pittsburgh, notifications for which were incomplete and untimely. Connecting flight was automatically switched to one requiring more than a 30 hour layover! After waiting in a long queue, customer service reduced layover to 11 hours and also set up an earlier standby. The standby had empty seats, but the gate agent couldn't change our tickets! On top of all that my luggage was lost and has yet to even be located, much less returned 5 (FIVE!) days later. Too bad there's no rating below poor.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

Very disappointed with British Airways. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received my checked baggage or any proper update. Customer support has been unresponsive, making the situation even more frustrating. Poor baggage handling and lack of communication seriously impacted my travel experience.

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