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$234 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$592
Overall average: $704
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/16Wed 5/6
FRA - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$611
Typical prices: $618-$796
Lufthansa
Tue 3/24Wed 4/29
FRA - MAA • Non-stop
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Expect long queues at Frankfurt's check-in and security.
Chennai Airport offers easy metro access to the city center.
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Cheapest • from $592 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Most punctual • 67% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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Muscat (MCT)
Cheapest • Avg $603 (round-trip)
Dubai (DXB)
Shortest trip • 13h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai (FRA-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, May 6
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 pm - 2:35 pm
FRA
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MAA
12h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 6:45 pm
MAA
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
$592Etihad Airways
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 8
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10:15 pm - 2:25 am
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MAA
24h 40m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 6:55 am
MAA
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FRA
18h 40m
1 stop
$597Etihad Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, May 7
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10:15 pm - 2:35 pm
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MAA
12h 50m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 6:55 am
MAA
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FRA
17h 50m
1 stop
$598Etihad Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 3
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2:40 pm - 7:10 am
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MAA
37h 00m
2 stops
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3:45 pm - 6:55 am
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FRA
18h 40m
1 stop
$601Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Apr 14
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9:50 am - 8:10 am
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MAA
17h 50m
1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:55 am
MAA
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FRA
24h 10m
1 stop
$603Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Apr 14
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9:50 am - 8:10 am
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MAA
17h 50m
1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:55 am
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FRA
24h 10m
1 stop
$604Etihad Airways
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, May 6
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10:15 pm - 3:05 pm
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MAA
13h 20m
1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:45 pm
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
$606Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 29
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10:15 am - 12:05 am
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MAA
9h 20mnonstop
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1:55 am - 8:40 am
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FRA
10h 15mnonstop
$611Lufthansa
Mon, Apr 20 - Sat, May 9
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10:15 pm - 3:05 pm
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MAA
13h 20m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 6:55 am
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FRA
17h 50m
1 stop
$612Etihad Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Apr 14
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9:20 pm - 8:10 am
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MAA
30h 20m
1 stop
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10:15 am - 6:55 am
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FRA
24h 10m
1 stop
$613Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chennai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $638 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $930 and $905 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $780, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

 
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai was $234 for a one-way ticket and $592 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and Chennai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Frankfurt am Main and on arrival in Chennai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Frankfurt am Main and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Frankfurt am Main from Frankfurt am Main and will be arriving at Chennai.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    The Airbus A340-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Chennai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $770 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $728 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    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 Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt am Main and MAA 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

    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 Chennai from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $772 or less one-way and $732 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Chennai to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chennai? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3524 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.9Food
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
DXB - MAA
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

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!!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

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

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.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

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

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

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.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

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.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

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

Wonderful staff. The boarding process can be improved a little better by adequate prior communication but all in all they did fine. However the boarding gate was quite unfreindly to elderly and who needs help with sevral stairs.

Bulkhead seats should not be an extra charge. They are extremely uncomfortable. And we missed our connecting flight due to slow luggage retreaval.

The service was fabulous and the food was excellent. My luggage was left in Frankfurt due to late arrival but it is supposed to arriving on tonight’s flight.

This flight was on time but since I missed the connecting flight I didn’t get my seat upgraded I paid for

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Boarding was by group and we had to take the bus. There were no elevators so had to walk down the stairs. It would help to have escalators or elevators. Note I had a special needs child and the gate crew was rushing us in. The bus was full but we were packed with no seats to sit.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

What could have been better was holding the flight when our ORD to FRA flight was a bit late. We sat at FRA for 7 hours. It takes time to go through passport control and to get to a gate at that very large airport. We went as fast possible to our gate but were too late. Cityline is a good provider other wise.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

Everything was on time, even though the layover in Frankfurt was 22hrs

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

Bad weather in Amritsar cancelled the flight while we were at the gate in Delhi but the ground crew took good care of us and exceeded our expectations. Once on the plane, we enjoyed the best experience we’ve had on any flight in years. Their customer support was also impressively quick to answer and immediately helpful.

Unnecessary delays & Gate changes, so much inconvenience after 15-16 hours flight

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Old and filthy aircraft Boarding was free for all with no zones

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