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$477 Find Cheap Flights from Cairo to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$792
Overall average: $855
ITA Airways
Wed 3/25Tue 4/7
CAI - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$477
Typical prices: $496-$680
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Thu 3/12
CAI - SFO • 2 stops
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ITA Airways
Cheapest • from $792 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cairo and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $733 (round-trip)
Rome (FCO)
Shortest trip • 19h 27m (one-way)
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March
Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cairo to San Francisco (CAI-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairo to San Francisco 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 Cairo to San Francisco

Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 7
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5:55 pm - 2:05 pm
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29h 10m
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3:15 pm - 1:15 am
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25h 00m
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$792ITA Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Oct 14
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4:55 pm - 1:15 pm
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29h 20m
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5:20 am - 4:55 pm
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CAI
25h 35m
2 stops
$794ITA Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Oct 14
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3:45 am - 1:15 pm
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18h 30m
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5:20 am - 4:55 pm
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25h 35m
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$795ITA Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Oct 14
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3:45 am - 1:15 pm
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18h 30m
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6:00 am - 2:15 am
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34h 15m
2 stops
$796ITA Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Oct 14
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3:45 am - 7:19 pm
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24h 34m
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5:20 am - 4:55 pm
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CAI
25h 35m
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$797ITA Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Oct 14
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3:45 am - 8:50 pm
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26h 05m
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5:20 am - 4:55 pm
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25h 35m
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$799ITA Airways
Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31
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5:55 pm - 2:05 pm
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29h 10m
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3:15 pm - 1:15 am
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CAI
25h 00m
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$802ITA Airways
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Oct 7
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3:10 am - 1:50 pm
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20h 40m
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10:15 pm - 3:55 am
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19h 40m
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$807LOT
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Nov 30
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5:10 pm - 4:15 pm
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32h 05m
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7:25 pm - 6:40 pm
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CAI
37h 15m
1 stop
$808SWISS
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Oct 20
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3:45 am - 1:15 pm
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18h 30m
1 stop
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12:00 pm - 4:55 pm
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CAI
18h 55m
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$811ITA Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairo to San Francisco flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairo to San Francisco, 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 Cairo to San Francisco is March, where tickets cost $855 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,106 and $1,050 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairo to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairo to San Francisco, 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 Cairo to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$477
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cairo to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Cairo to San Francisco

  • What travel documents do unaccompanied minors need to travel this route?

    Passengers younger than 15 years should use the mandatory Unaccompanied Minor service by ITA Airlines. Their travel documents should include their birth certificate, passport, travel permit, and personal details of the parent or legal guardian dropping them at CAI Airport and meeting them at SFO Airport. Authorities at the airport need to prove the child's parents' identities. Parents or legal guardians are supposed to sign a Declaration of Temporary Guardianship for Travel Abroad issued by the state police.

  • What are the visa requirements for traveling from Cairo to San Francisco?

    Egyptian citizens looking to enter the United States via San Francisco International Airport (SFO) must obtain a visa stamped on their passports. Tourists and businesspeople need a B1/B2 visa (valid for one month to 10 years), while students need an F-1 visa. These, as well as immigrant visas, must be approved at the US embassy in Cairo, Egypt.

  • How many stopovers should I expect on the route Cairo-San Francisco?

    Most Airlines on this route present two stopovers, but you will also find a few flights with a single stopover, e.g., Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) when you fly with United Airlines or Lufthansa. American Airlines and British Airways have one layover, each at Heathrow (LHR) Airport. All flights by Canada Airlines offer two layover options like Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport and Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) International Airport.

  • Which airline has healthier and more sustainable dining options?

    Thanks to the Melangerie Menu by Austrian Airlines, you are assured of in-flight dining that fulfills sustainability principles. The airline offers regionally sourced, organic, minimally processed, and seasonal foods. The PreOrder service allows you to preorder about five meals before the flight. You can buy more, including snacks and beverages, once you board the plane.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairo to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairo to San Francisco was $477 for a one-way ticket and $792 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cairo and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Cairo and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairo to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Cairo. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairo to San Francisco?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairo to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairo and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Cairo?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Cairo to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairo to San Francisco, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to San Francisco are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $881 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $934 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairo to San Francisco?

    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 Cairo to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Cairo 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 Cairo to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Cairo with another airline. Booking your flights between Cairo and SFO 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 Cairo to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco from Cairo 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 Cairo to San Francisco

  • Air Canada offers advanced seat selection free of charge for these ticket classes: Flex, Comfort, Latitude, Premium Economy, and Business Class. However, you will pay an extra fee to preselect a seat if you have bought a Basic and Standard fare. Parents/guardians and their kids (below age 14) enjoy complimentary seat selection, so they can sit next to one another. Remember to indicate in your reservation that you're flying with children.
  • The Crown Class of Royal Jordanian offers a Business Class flight experience which starts with Crown Check-In away from the usual long queues – the airline staff takes care of your luggage and travel documents. Enjoy a serene, comfortable atmosphere in a maximum-recline seat. On your first stop at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), relax at the Crown Lounge, a luxurious escape for dining, hanging out, or working.
  • Make your flight with EgyptAir a pleasant experience by booking special assistance not later than 48 hours prior to departure. Also, arrive at Cairo Airport (CAI) earlier (latest three hours before your flight). For your medication or medical equipment, carry a prescription or medical certificate proving your condition. Also, provide the name of the products, manufacturer, battery type, and mode of your CPAP machine and hearing aids.
  • Always have an approved crate and a health certificate for your pet issued at least ten days before your trip. A valid rabies vaccination document is a must. Delta Cargo requires you to liaise with an IPATA (International Pet & Animal Transportation Association) organization when traveling with your pet internationally.
  • If you wish to take a long-haul layover at Dubai International Airport (DXB) en route to San Francisco (SFO) and explore the city, Emirates can give you a free transit visa and guide you in applying. You don't have to worry about your hotel stay and transfer, as the airline can help you plan the entire trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cairo to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairo to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairo to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3742 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.4Entertainment
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Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

10.0 ExcellentBrian, Feb 2026
DOH - ATL
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Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

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.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

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.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

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

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

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

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Everything was good except that they didn’t give us seat for our connecting flight in Istanbul from Cairo. This created a panic situation. Hopefully they give all customers connecting flights seats right from the start.

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

First, ITA lost my bag and the baggage team showed no regard in trying to find it. Second, I had paid for priority boarding as part of a first class ticket and instead they disregarded boarding groups and we all boarded at the same time. Third, wasn't allowed to select my seat in advance even with a first class ticket. When I was assigned bulkhead, I was told I would need to pay to change my seat. Overall, very disappointing experience.

Inside plane needs to be updated, the lady sitting behind me was saying the frame from the window fell on her lap right before taking off and seats are very uncomfortable, cushioning is need of repair ASAP.

I guess that was fine with ITA but the Rome airport is so difficult to navigate with so many checkpoints getting new tickets from what was originally given to me

I did not leave to Italy yet. We had technical problems on flight from SF to Maimi and had to land in Denver and wait for another plane to take us to Miami, so I missed my plane to Italy. I am still waiting for the Agency to fix my flight till today the haven’t done anything and I am paying for my Hotel stay. Everyday they are promising to fix my flight, they are not doing so and they are not even looking for another solution

Overbooked. They left a lot of passengers on the ground

Need better food options. Need warm food both times Stevie was provided. Bathrooms are too small. For an international flights, seats are small and leg room isn’t enough. And for an international flight, serving spirits should be included, not just Italian beer and cheap wine. All the tv/film entertainment is quite old and not updated, but the size of the screen was good.

Awful cold sandwich, pizza was bad and coffee was extremely cold I expected better quality in wines on the way to Rome I order red wine and could not drink it ! Bad quality of wine . Being an European airline’s wine are inexpensive so could have better selección of wines . So on the way back a settle for water with is a pity . The crew disappear and didn’t pick up the trays after meals or the garbage of the snacks . Iberia has better service and other airlines

The toilets are very small for a long trip like this. There is no space whatsoever. Totally unusable,

This airplane is much better. Not worn out like the one we flew with fr NY to Rome. Flight attendants were ok.

Poor. The airlines left my luggage in Miami. It took 2 1/2 days to get my luggage at my destination. I was forced to buy clothes and daily items for days. There was little concern to get my bag to me which highly impacted my trip. Seats were cramped as well. Would not recommend this airline to anyone.

Food was good. For a long haul flight, there was “0” zero entertainment! What a disappointment. I do try to avoid BA. Next time its Emirates via Dubai to Cairo.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

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

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

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

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