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Cheapest round-trip
$1,182
Typical prices: $816-$1,072
Gulf Air
Sun 1/3Sat 1/23
JFK - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$452
Typical prices: $400-$546
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/12
JFK - CMB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $755 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo (JFK-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

Sun, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 23
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11:55 am - 9:45 am
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CMB
35h 20m
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4:55 pm - 9:10 am
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JFK
26h 45m
2 stops
$1,182Gulf Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22
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3:00 pm - 9:40 am
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CMB
33h 10m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 10:00 am
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JFK
26h 10m
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$1,182Gulf Air
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 6
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1:20 pm - 8:35 am
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CMB
33h 45m
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9:50 pm - 4:00 pm
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JFK
27h 40m
1 stop
$1,183Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 29 - Sat, Dec 5
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3:00 pm - 8:15 pm
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CMB
18h 45m
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9:35 pm - 8:00 am
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JFK
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,184Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 20
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2:59 pm - 3:05 am
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CMB
26h 36m
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8:20 pm - 8:50 am
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JFK
22h 00m
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$1,184Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 20
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8:27 am - 3:05 am
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CMB
33h 08m
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8:20 pm - 8:50 am
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22h 00m
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$1,184Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
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11:55 am - 4:00 am
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CMB
30h 35m
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5:05 pm - 9:40 am
CMB
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JFK
26h 05m
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$1,184Air India
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 3
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10:20 pm - 3:00 am
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CMB
19h 10m
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5:15 pm - 8:20 am
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JFK
24h 35m
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$1,184Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:20 pm - 3:00 am
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19h 10m
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5:15 pm - 8:20 am
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24h 35m
1 stop
$1,184Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 3
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11:55 am - 4:00 am
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CMB
30h 35m
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5:00 am - 9:40 am
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38h 10m
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$1,189Air India
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually cost between $1,095 and $1,312 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,182 on Gulf Air (Sep 20-Sep 22).

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $847 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,516 and $1,277 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$452
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo flights

  • Does Emirates Airlines provide entertainment?

    Yes. Emirates Airlines offer inflight entertainment with an ICE entertainment system. The personal inflight entertainment system is available in every cabin class, and you can choose up to 6,500 movies, games, and music channels. You can create a playlist before the flight and connect your device to your seatback TV. The entertainment system comes with Bluetooth headphones and internet access.

  • What is Qatar Airways' luggage allowance?

    Passengers on Qatar Airways have different baggage allowances depending on their travel class; Economy Lite travelers can bring one piece of luggage of 50 lbs, and one hand baggage of fewer than 15 lbs. Economy Classic, Convenience, and Comfort can bring two pieces of checked items less than 50 lbs and one hand luggage of fewer than 15 lbs. Business class travelers can bring two pieces of luggage less than 70 lbs and two hand items of 33 lbs. First-class travelers can bring two checked luggage items of fewer than 70 lbs and two hand items of under 33 lbs.

  • How many travel classes does Qatar Airways have?

    Qatar Airways have three travel classes. Economy class is the least, with ample seating space and legroom. Business class travelers can enjoy two-by-two seating, unlike the 3-3 seating in economy class. Each seat in business class comes with a 45-inch pitch, an upgrade from economy's 31-inch. First-class travelers enjoy private suites in separate cabins. Suites are 23 inches and feature a bed length of 83 inches. Business class and first-class travelers get at-seat meal services offered by attendants. In addition, they get priority boarding and more luggage allowance.

  • How do I get from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    To get from CMB airport, you can take the bus. Sri Lanka Transport Board operates public bus 187-E3 and offers rides from the airport's car park to the Colombo bus station. In addition, you can take minivan taxis to your destination. The minivan taxi counter is in the Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, the Airport Taxi Service offers rides to your prefeed destination. You can find the counters in the arrivals hall.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $452 for a one-way ticket and $1,182 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Colombo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in New York John F Kennedy Airport and on arrival in Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    When flying out of New York John F Kennedy Airport you will be using New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Colombo, Emirates or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Colombo are Emirates and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,273 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,492 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from New York John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    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 Colombo with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and CMB 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo?

    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 Colombo from New York John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • If you come from Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn, you can get to New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) by the Long Island Railroad and the AirTrain. If coming from outside Midtown Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn, you can take the subway and AirTrain to JFK; if coming from upstate, you can take the Metro-North to Grand Central and then transfer at the LIRR Terminal to a train stopping at Jamaica Station.
  • Emirates Airlines' one-stop flights from JFK to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) have layovers in Dubai. Qatar Airways' one-stop flights have layovers in Doha.
  • Travelers with special meal requirements can make orders at least 48 hours before their flights. Emirates Airlines offers special meals like gluten-free, lactose intolerance, and vegetarian meals.
  • Reduced mobility travelers can get assistance through the airports and in the crafts. Qatar Airways provide special assistance to travelers that make earlier reservations before their scheduled flights.
  • Families will love Qatar Airways' family services. Qatar Airways provides children with superheroes from the Oryx Kids Club, designed with plush toys, activity packs, and collectible bags. They also feature special meal boxes for children packed with fruit juice and fun treats.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Colombo. 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Colombo? 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 3639 reviews
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

10.0 ExcellentNarasimha V Prasad, Jul 2026
JFK - DXB
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Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

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

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

CREW manager was rude and nasty Crew was not friendly either and had discriminatory attitude.

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Not enough food for everyone. . Always run out of food when we ask

Flight delayed in NYC and missed Hong Kong connecting flight to Guangzhou. While being given a hotel room and a 30 dollar voucher to eat in the airport, the delay caused a few big inconveniences , a 12 hour delay should have been better compensated for.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

Everything went smooth. All flights were on time No changing gates, . No changing flights . It was like a completely different airlines tha n the last time I used Cathay Pacific . The last flight, 2 months ago, I had before this one was from Philippines also . I got changed in Manila and was told it only added 2 hours onto my flight . My 20 hour return trip ended up being 30 hours return with a 10.0 hour layover in New York with no seats anywhere . Everyone was sleeping or sitting on the floor . Unlike the hotel I was given in Manila to wait for this flight home . I never thought I would use Cathay Pacific again . But I did and this time you were great! I should have complained about the flight and layover from Hell a couple months ago. Consider that I am complaining about that august/23 flight now . Thank you got the great flying experience on my way home from philippines .

Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

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.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

I lost my baggage and it’s been three days didn’t able to find out. Also ticket was issued for qatar airways but they ended up board me on to Indigo from Doha to Hyderabad. My trip made miserable without cloths.

Seat electronics kept failing (as in absolutely nothing worked) - crew re-set it multiple, but didn’t move me until finally three quarters of the way into the flight - abysmal. Entertainment options are plentiful, but a number of expected movies were missing (did an SQ flight 3 days later and expected titles were on SQ) - does Qatar sensor what they show?

Flight changed to Oman air under one alliance . Seating , entertainment was not up to the quality of QR . Hope my trip back from cmb Doh will operate a QR flight instead of any other under one alliance .

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Kuwait Airways is one of the airlines that has entered into competition with other carriers and has become distinguished in the quality of its services. However, it still requires further development, particularly in its digital services related to airport operations and in-flight entertainment. I believe that over the coming years, Kuwait Airways may reach a highly competitive level in terms of the services it provides.

Are you KIDDING RIGHT NOW?!? SENDING OUT SURVEYS FOR CANCELED FLIGHTS IN A CONFLICT ZONE?!? ARE YOU FEELING OK???

The onboarding was extremely confusing. Had to climb the stairs to plan from tarmac with carryon bags in hand. No apologies for inconvenience. Overall not quite pleasant experience.

Boarding /lounge :Chaotic boarding , business /first class had a dedicated line but it was upto to the passenger to figure out and use those lines .Oasis lounge is clean but tiny so it felt over crowded . Neither the food nor amenities felt business/first class . Cabin and tech : 2-2-2 configuration needs to go . Leg space is cramped , headsets didn’t work . WIFI does exist or didn’t work on the entire 20 hour journey . Food and crew : Preordered “Hindu Non vegetarian” meal , crew was clueless , they didn’t even bother to ask if they weren’t sure what that meant . Served mediocre vegetarian food though menu had chicken /lamb options . In short , worst business class experience of all the airlines I flew to date . Not sure if there is one area they compete in let alone excel … avoid if you can .

Beautiful Flight took off on time and everything was good

Next time im going to use Kuwait air lines, hopefully

Everybody was so nice to treat me good all the workers When I came to Bangladesh there was just a little problem with the luggage but I got my luggage it took like two hours Other than that everything is good

Food quality should be upgrade. Plastic spoons looks like not good as well as food quality not up to the mark.

Not much on entertainment, food was good but not delicious, flight was on time

The crew was attentive and kind. The business class cabin wasn’t very full during the flight so the service was catered to your specific needs.

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