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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
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6:30 pm - 9:30 amLHR-CPT
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8:40 am - 9:45 pmCPT-LHR
14h 05m1 stop
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18
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1:50 pm - 7:40 amLHR-CPT
15h 50m1 stop
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9:25 am - 9:40 pmCPT-LHR
14h 15m1 stop
Tue, Dec 9 - Fri, Jan 16
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1:50 pm - 7:40 amLHR-CPT
15h 50m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 7:45 amCPT-LHR
15h 00m1 stop
$719Lufthansa
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Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:05 pm - 7:30 amLHR-CPT
33h 25m1 stop
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9:25 am - 9:40 pmCPT-LHR
14h 15m1 stop
$722SWISS
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Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Feb 4
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1:45 pm - 7:30 amLHR-CPT
15h 45m1 stop
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9:25 am - 9:40 pmCPT-LHR
14h 15m1 stop
$746SWISS
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Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
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1:50 pm - 7:40 amLHR-CPT
15h 50m1 stop
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9:30 am - 10:55 pmCPT-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
$747Lufthansa
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Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 20
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10:00 am - 6:10 amLHR-CPT
18h 10m1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:50 pmCPT-LHR
14h 50m1 stop
$770KLM
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
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8:15 pm - 2:35 pmLHR-CPT
16h 20m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 6:35 amCPT-LHR
18h 00m1 stop
$781Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 14
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6:30 am - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 5:35 pmCPT-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
$805KLM
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Dec 6
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8:15 pm - 2:35 pmLHR-CPT
16h 20m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
$807Ethiopian Air
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CPT offers easy access to Cape Town via a major highway.
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Typical prices: $855-1210
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LHR

Heathrow's security queues can be long. Arrive early, especially if checking bags, and monitor flight screens closely for gate announcements.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
CPT

CPT offers easy access to Cape Town via a major highway. Taxis and rideshares are available at parking area 2.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $884 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,543 and $1,358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

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 $961 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, 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 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$474
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

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

  • Can I fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport (CPT)?

    Yes, you can fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport with British Airways. This tends to take about 11h 30min and is the only airline that flies this route uninterrupted. There are also options for indirect flights, which take a little bit longer but may be a bit cheaper. You can fly with KLM, for example, and transfer in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) before continuing your journey.

  • Can I get through security quickly at Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, when you arrive at Heathrow Airport it is possible to get through security quickly. However, you must book this in advance by at least 24h. The Fast Track Security service is available at all the terminals in the airport, costing approximately £12.50. It’s a great way to avoid the queues and get to the waiting area or your lounge ahead of a long flight.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, there are many hotels where you can stay prior to your flight from Heathrow, should you not want to be in a rush for your flight. The direct routes to Cape Town that fly from Heathrow leave from Terminal 3, so you could stay at Hilton Garden Inn, which is conveniently located only a few minutes away from the terminal building.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the city centre?

    Once you’ve landed at Cape Town Airport, it’s easy to continue your journey with the airport offering a variety of ways to travel. Apart from taxis, which are out the front of the terminal building, you can get a MyCiti bus, which takes about 30min in total and can be located on the ground floor at the front of the main terminal building.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town was $474 for a one-way ticket and $664 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in London Heathrow Airport and on arrival in Cape Town.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    There are nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,050 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,026 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,348 or less round-trip.
  • Getting to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your trip to Cape Town is easy. From the city centre, you can choose public transport such as the Piccadilly Line or the Heathrow Express; whereas, those travelling by car can reach the airport via exit 14 or 15 on the M25.
  • You may also want to check flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) if you live in the south of the UK, as that airport might be more convenient for you. It also offers flights to Cape Town, albeit with one stop, which are of a similar cost.
  • With Cape Town being approximately a 1h 30min trip to Hermanus and a 1h journey to Grotto Bay by car, it serves as a great airport to continue your onward journey, should you be travelling to any of these locations.
  • When you’re waiting for your flight at Heathrow Airport, you can take some time for yourself at one of the many lounges they have. Lounges, like that of Aspire, provide shower facilities, Wi-Fi and a quiet zone for about £25 per person, so you can chill out before takeoff.
  • Should you require assistance with mobility at Heathrow Airport, then you can request this by calling the Assistance Host Area 48h prior to takeoff. On the day of your flight, you can either get assistance from one of the host area reception desks in the check-in zones or arrange for assistance directly from the mode of transport that you arrive in.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1385 reviews
7.3Food
7.2Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

2.0 MediocrePeter, Aug 2025SAN - AMS
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Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

At the boarding gate, passengers were offered the option of checking in their carry-on luggage, as the plane was full. However, they failed to specify that they would not be dropping it off at the exit. Instead, everyone had to wait over 30 minutes at the airport carousel, and to everyone's surprise, not even the carry-on luggage, but the checked luggage, was the first to arrive. An hour later, we finally collected our bags. Lesson learned: I will never check my carry-on luggage with Swiss Air / Helvetic Airways again.

Zürich to Boston was great. Nice to Zurich was not bad

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

I purchased a one way business class ticket from Geneva to Miami but the check in agent said I had an economy ticket and later upgraded to business class. This was not the case, I had a single business class transaction. I was forced to pay for my second checked bag. I am unsure of why this happened. But I won’t use Kayak again for business class tickets.

Swiss airline do not allow online check-in before 24 hrs, this is very inconvenient to us. I tried many ways such as booking code(6 numbers) or 13 booking numbers , neither of them work, Lufthansa is better which allow us to check in even before 30 hrs, so we can assign our seats( not many people want spend extra money to assign seats on top of airfare which is already spent.)

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

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

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

The flight was fine but no food available apart from snacks like Pringles and olives which was a problem for me as I hadn’t eaten anything that day. But the worst problem was BA left 24 suitcases in Heathrow as the flight was too full but didn’t tell anyone. So we waited for ages at Toulouse airport with no information and finally found out from the one member of staff in the baggage collection area who explained what had happened and apologised for no announcement being made but said that was their policy. Then BA contacted me today to say they have found my luggage and can deliver it to me on Tuesday - half way through my holiday!!!! So a friend has had to make a four hour round trip in his car to go and collect the luggage from the airport so we can get it today. A TOTAL SHAMBLES AND DISREGARD BY BA FOR THEIR PASSENGERS’ BEST INTERESTS.

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Horrible experience. They broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and then refused pay for damages

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

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