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Cheap Flights from Kigali to Dubai (KGL-DXB)

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

Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 21
Egyptair Logo
3:55 am - 7:00 pmKGL-DXB
13h 05m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 3:15 amDXB-KGL
33h 15m1 stop
$469Egyptair
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 29
Egyptair Logo
3:55 am - 9:40 amKGL-DXB
27h 45m2 stops
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10:40 am - 3:15 amDXB-KGL
18h 35m1 stop
$470Egyptair
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 am - 5:25 amKGL-DXB
23h 45m1 stop
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6:55 am - 12:50 pmDXB-KGL
7h 55m1 stop
$527Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 29
Kenya Airways Logo
3:40 am - 12:30 amKGL-DXB
18h 50m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
6:55 am - 8:00 amDXB-KGL
27h 05m1 stop
$549Kenya Airways
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 12:20 pmKGL-DXB
32h 35m2 stops
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10:30 am - 12:50 amDXB-KGL
16h 20m1 stop
$550Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 am - 3:45 pmKGL-DXB
11h 35m1 stop
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5:40 am - 4:45 pmDXB-KGL
13h 05m1 stop
$556Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 am - 3:45 pmKGL-DXB
11h 35m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 am - 4:45 pmDXB-KGL
13h 05m1 stop
$557Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 12:20 amKGL-DXB
20h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:50 amDXB-KGL
16h 20m1 stop
$566Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 9
RwandAir Logo
12:30 am - 8:30 amKGL-DXB
6h 00mnonstop
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1:50 am - 5:50 amDXB-KGL
6h 00mnonstop
$592RwandAir
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
RwandAir Logo
12:30 am - 8:30 amKGL-DXB
6h 00mnonstop
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1:50 am - 5:50 amDXB-KGL
6h 00mnonstop
$593RwandAir
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Egyptair
Cheapest • from $469 (round-trip)
RwandAir
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
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May
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$469
Overall average: $528
Egyptair
Thu 11/13Fri 11/21
KGL - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$592
Typical prices: $481-574
RwandAir
Sat 2/28Mon 3/9
KGL - DXB • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kigali to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kigali to Dubai 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 Kigali to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kigali to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Kigali to Dubai, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kigali to Dubai, 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 Kigali to Dubai is May, where tickets cost $484 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $696 and $614 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kigali to Dubai?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $598 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kigali to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kigali to Dubai, 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 Kigali to Dubai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$327
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kigali to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kigali to Dubai 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 Kigali to Dubai

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Dubai from Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport (DXB) sit about 9.4 miles apart. The fastest and most convenient means to get there is via the Dubai Metro which runs every 4min, reaching the city center of Dubai in 24 minutes. In addition, Intercity or inter-emirate buses provide reliable services between these two points, covering the journey in around 1h 15 minutes.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    Several banks, including Emirates NBD Bank, operate currency exchange counters at Dubai International Airport. Once you land from Kigali and are looking to change your Rwandan francs into United Arab Emirates Dirham, locate these shops in the arrival terminal.

  • Is there a prayer room at Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    Dubai is a religious capital, and it’s no surprise that Dubai International Airport (DXB) has numerous prayer rooms for those who want to have a private moment with their maker. If you profess to the Islamic faith, locate a mosque in Terminal 3.

  • Are there car rentals at Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    A wide range of car hire agencies like Hertz provides on-site services at DXB, making it easy and convenient to explore the city by car. The counters are located in the arrivals in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Book early to enjoy cheaper rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kigali to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Dubai was $327 for a one-way ticket and $469 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kigali and Dubai?

    A passport is required to fly from Kigali to Dubai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kigali to Dubai?

    Kigali and Dubai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kigali from Kigali Intl and will be arriving at Dubai Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kigali to Dubai?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kigali to Dubai flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kigali to Dubai?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Kigali to Dubai on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kigali to Dubai, RwandAir or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kigali to Dubai are RwandAir and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $576 and an overall rating of 7.6, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $588 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kigali to Dubai?

    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 Kigali to Dubai.

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

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

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to Kigali with another airline. Booking your flights between Kigali and DXB 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 Kigali to Dubai?

    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 Dubai from Kigali 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 Kigali to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $619 or less round-trip.
  • Those planning to fly from Kigali to Dubai aboard RwandAir Airlines should bear in mind that the carrier operates a hub at Kigali International Airport (KGL). You will leave through the main terminal where you can enjoy the RwandAir Dream Lounge located inside security. Members and anyone with a registered card enjoy unrestricted access to this suite, and priority clearance under the fast lane program.
  • Kigali International Airport lies about 6.5 miles from downtown Kigali. To get there, hop onto the Kigali Bus Services, and you’ll reach there in approximately 20 minutes. A taxi is convenient if you’re in a hurry or want to enjoy privacy and comfort on your way to the airport. It covers the distance in under 15min, depending on the traffic.
  • With several hotels sitting close to Kigali International Airport, it might be best if you considered sleeping in one of them if you have an early morning flight to Dubai. Grand Legacy Hotel and Five to Five Hotel are two nearby hotels that provide free shuttles to and from the airport. You’re thus sure of reaching the KGL terminals in time for your flight.
  • Turkish Airlines flying from Kigali to Rwanda allows passengers to board with their furry friends or service animals like dogs. Note that the pet must have been vaccinated at least one month before the flight and should bear a valid medical certificate when getting into the cabin. Also, lock your pet into its kennel throughout the flight.
  • If you’re disabled or have limited mobility, you’ll be glad to learn the KGL is ready to cater to your needs. The property features wheelchair-accessible amenities such as toilets, and you’ll find friendly airline agents ready to aid your passage through the security and customs desk. Still, contact your airline in advance for any specific needs.

Prefer to fly direct from Kigali to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kigali Intl to Dubai Intl.
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Direct departures

Kigali Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Tuesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Wednesday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Thursday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Friday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Saturday

RwandAir

RwandAir

Sunday

RwandAir

RwandAir

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Kigali to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kigali to Dubai. 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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7.6
RwandAirOverall score based on 36 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Crew
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

8.0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

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 had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

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.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

flight was late, after landing they made us stay 30 min-hour on the plane, very uncomfortable and not clean at all. Trash all over the plane very unsanitary

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

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