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$637 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,117
Typical prices: $972-$1,481
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Tue 12/1Fri 2/12
JFK - KUL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$637
Typical prices: $656-$920
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/22
JFK - KUL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $977 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur (JFK-KUL)

 
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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Feb 12
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 6:45 am
JFK
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KUL
28h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 9:50 pm
KUL
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JFK
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,117United Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Feb 8
ANA Logo
12:50 am - 6:45 am
JFK
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KUL
40h 55m
1 stop
ANA Logo
8:05 am - 9:50 pm
KUL
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JFK
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,120ANA
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Feb 13
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 6:45 am
JFK
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KUL
28h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 9:50 pm
KUL
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JFK
26h 45m
1 stop
$1,121United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
2:00 am - 6:00 am
JFK
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KUL
40h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:00 am
KUL
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JFK
32h 45m
1 stop
$1,126United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
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8:15 pm - 1:55 pm
JFK
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KUL
28h 40m
2 stops
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8:30 pm - 11:15 am
KUL
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JFK
27h 45m
2 stops
$1,127Singapore Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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8:55 pm - 1:35 pm
JFK
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KUL
28h 40m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:10 am
KUL
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JFK
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,128Singapore Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 8:30 am
JFK
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KUL
23h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:20 pm
KUL
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JFK
45h 10m
1 stop
$1,131Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 8:40 pm
JFK
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KUL
21h 20m
1 stop
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9:45 pm - 3:10 pm
KUL
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JFK
29h 25m
2 stops
$1,133Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:15 am
JFK
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KUL
25h 20m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:10 am
KUL
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JFK
30h 40m
2 stops
$1,136Singapore Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Dec 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 12:35 pm
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KUL
38h 35m
1 stop
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5:50 pm - 12:00 pm
KUL
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JFK
31h 10m
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$1,137Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport departing in December.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $895 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,649 and $1,496 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$637
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur flights

  • Can I travel with my therapy animals from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, some airlines do allow therapy animals onboard. American Airlines allow emotional support animals on board without any additional fee so long as you have an ESA letter. Ensure your therapy animal is calm and behaves well on board and at the airports.

  • What items are prohibited from carry-on baggage on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    You are only allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, and gels in your carry-on baggage, no more than 3.4 ounces per container. Also, sharp or pointed objects, explosive and flammable materials, self-defense items, or weapons and firearms are not allowed in carry-on baggage.

  • Can I change my flight itinerary after booking my New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    Yes, depending on your airline, you may be able to change your flight itinerary after booking for a fee. Turkish Airlines allows you to make changes to your flight itinerary after booking, but you must do so at least 1 hour before departure. However, remember that the fare difference will apply and is non-refundable.

  • What are the travel documents necessary for travel from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur?

    A passport is required for flights from New York JFK Airport to Kuala Lumpur, valid for at least six months from your entry date into Malaysia. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can travel to Malaysia for tourist or business reasons for up to 90 days without a visa. However, if you stay longer, you will need to apply for a visa in advance.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport was $637 for a one-way ticket and $1,117 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    New York John F Kennedy Airport airport is called New York John F Kennedy Intl and the only airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Hong Kong is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur, EVA Air or Korean Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Kuala Lumpur are EVA Air and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,485 and an overall rating of 8.5, EVA Air is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,086 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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 Kuala Lumpur.

  • 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 Kuala Lumpur?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur?

    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 Kuala Lumpur 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 KUL 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 Kuala Lumpur?

    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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport

  • Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) usually involve layovers and can range from a few hours to a full day. For example, Turkish Airlines has a long layover of around 13 hours in Istanbul (IST), while Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines have a shorter layover of around 3 hours at Abu Dhabi Intl (AUH) and New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) respectively.
  • Flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Kuala Lumpur typically arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), serving as the main hub for Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, flyGlobal, UPS Airlines, and Malindo Air. It is located approximately 27 miles south of Kuala Lumpur downtown and features several transportation options for downtown.
  • Upgrading to first class on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kuala Lumpur is worth considering, especially for this long journey. Airlines such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways offer luxurious first-class options that include lie-flat beds, gourmet dining, and exceptional service.
  • Several airlines offer eco-friendly flights for this route, including Air Canada, Malaysia Airlines, and ANA. These airlines are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. To contribute to a cleaner future for the aviation industry, consider booking with these airlines.
  • If you have reduced mobility, you can request special assistance. Air Canada, ANA Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Malaysia Airlines offer assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including the use of wheelchairs, priority boarding, and assistance through security.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur? 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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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1555 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.1Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Clean modern comfortable. Food could have been better, I only ate breakfast I wish they wouldn’t wake sleeping passengers who would rather sleep through dinner. No tea or coffee for breakfast

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
JFK - FRA
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Clean modern comfortable. Food could have been better, I only ate breakfast I wish they wouldn’t wake sleeping passengers who would rather sleep through dinner. No tea or coffee for breakfast

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Awesome! Was impressed with the hospitality and the thoughtful services. The cabin attendants were superb.

Crews were great but food not much selection just all tailored for Asian passengers.

The Premium economy class is not the same as some other airlines because there are no economy seats on these planes. Basically you’re getting an economy seat that’s a little wider. The seats are not that much more comfortable. The service and food experience is similar to economy class on other Asian airlines. There aren’t enough toilets for the entire plane therefore we are forced to share the business class toilets that are closed off with curtains.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

The meals were ok,but we weren't given any beverages with the food, only after everyone was served food, maybe short staffed but that's not proper

The flight was close to on time. My suitcase was not loaded in Bangkok and was delivered 24 hours later.

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 .

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

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

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

It was good. Turkish Airlines is one of the best airlines companies. I like a lot to travel with them

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.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

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.

Good selection of drinks. Meet was fatty unfortunately on Qatar.

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?

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.

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

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