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11:30 am - 8:10 pmEWR-MAA
23h 10m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
21h 35m1 stop
$608Air India
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, Jul 10
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11:10 am - 3:30 pmJFK-MAA
18h 50m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 7:35 amMAA-JFK
20h 25m1 stop
$616Air India
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Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 13
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10:00 pm - 9:10 amJFK-MAA
25h 40m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 9:00 amMAA-JFK
20h 40m1 stop
$712Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
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10:00 pm - 9:10 amJFK-MAA
25h 40m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 2:50 pmMAA-JFK
27h 30m1 stop
$727Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
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3:45 pm - 2:40 amJFK-MAA
25h 25m1 stop
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9:50 am - 8:40 amMAA-JFK
33h 20m1 stop
$773Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 6
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3:45 pm - 8:30 amJFK-MAA
31h 15m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 8:40 amMAA-JFK
21h 40m1 stop
$802Etihad Airways
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 3
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6:00 pm - 12:10 amEWR-MAA
20h 40m1 stop
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1:45 am - 4:05 pmMAA-EWR
24h 50m1 stop
$843Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
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8:05 pm - 12:10 amEWR-MAA
18h 35m1 stop
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1:45 am - 2:00 pmMAA-EWR
22h 45m1 stop
$848Lufthansa
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11:55 pm - 8:05 amEWR-MAA
22h 40m2 stops
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3:45 am - 9:10 pmMAA-EWR
27h 55m2 stops
$956Emirates
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
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11:55 pm - 2:30 amEWR-MAA
41h 05m2 stops
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3:45 am - 9:20 pmMAA-EWR
27h 05m2 stops
$1,036Emirates
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Chennai

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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EWR

At EWR, public transportation is the cheapest way to reach NYC. Take the AirTrain to NJ Transit or Amtrak for connections to Penn Station.

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JFK

For a stress-free departure from JFK, consider using the AirTrain to avoid traffic congestion and save money on taxis.

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MAA

Upon arrival at MAA, take a buggy to the parking area for taxis and Ubers, reducing curbside chaos.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Chennai flights

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Planning a trip from New York to Chennai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest New York to Chennai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to Chennai.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to Chennai cost $850 and was between Newark Airport (EWR) and Chennai (MAA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $850.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Chennai?

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

When flying from New York to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $790 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,620 and $1,404 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$276
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from New York to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Chennai

  • Is it possible to fly directly from New York airports to Chennai?

    Unfortunately, there are no airlines that provide nonstop flights from New York airports to Chennai. You will, however, be able to find flights with one to two layovers on the route with airlines including Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, EL AL, Oman Air, and Turkish Airlines. You will find that layovers on this journey are usually in Qatar, Bangladesh, Delhi, Paris, Mumbai, and Shamshabad.

  • Can I exchange currency at Chennai International Airport?

    Yes, there are a few foreign exchange offices situated at the airport that operate daily during both the day and night. These offices are found in the baggage claim area.

  • Does Chennai International Airport offer services for disabled passengers?

    The airport has ramps to cater to passengers with wheelchairs and also offers wheelchairs for rent. Braille symbols and auditory signals can be found in elevators, while accessible restrooms are also found throughout the airport.

  • Does Chennai International Airport cater to families?

    The airport has a number of onsite restaurants for passengers traveling with their families and hoping to catch a meal before they embark to the city. You will also find child care rooms, which are ideal for changing infant diapers as well as feedings.

  • Will I have to pay extra for my luggage on my flight from New York to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    Your KAYAK results will show you if there are carry-ons or check-in luggage included in the fare posted for your trip to Chennai. If you want to add more check-in bags or carry-ons, you can use the Fee Assistant option and add pieces to find out how much it will cost, so you can plan your packing.

  • Are there lounges at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    There are several lounges at Newark Liberty in Terminal B, including British Airways, Delta Sky Club, and Lufthansa Senator, which require memberships or certain types of boarding passes to enter. The Virgin Atlantic Lounge, however, allows travelers use of its amenities at around $75 for 3 hours, which you can book online. It is open from 7 am to 11 am and then from 1 pm to 10:30 pm every day.

  • Does LGA accommodate families traveling with infants?

    There are Mamava nursing pods available in Terminal A and Terminal C, and there are nursing suites available across Terminal B and Terminal C. The suites include a private breastfeeding area as well as a play area for kids, seats and charging ports for parents and guardians, and facilities to wash up and warm food and bottles.

  • Will there be onboard entertainment on my flight from New York to Chennai?

    You can find out what entertainment options you’ll have on your flight to MAA from NYC if you expand the information about the planes on your KAYAK search results. For example, if you choose to fly Emirates Air through Dubai, during both legs of your journey you’ll have access to a seatback entertainment console with on-demand content and live TV.

  • Is there long-term parking at John F Kennedy Airport?

    If you prefer to have your car waiting for you when you get back to NYC from MAA, there is long-term parking at JFK. There are lots across from each terminal with parking rates of around $60 to $75 a day. There are economy lots off Lefferts Blvd that cost about $29 a day. If you plan on parking for over 30 days, you need to inform the parking office.

  • Can I choose my flight to Chennai by CO2 emissions?

    Yes. KAYAK allows you to sort your flights by the lowest CO2 emissions. Passengers on flights from New York to Chennai emit about 7,600 lbs of CO2. If you choose a KLM flight stopping in Amsterdam and Bengaluru and save about 47% (3,590 lbs).

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Chennai was $276 for a one-way ticket and $608 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Chennai?

    A passport is required to fly from New York to Chennai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Chennai?

    New York has 3 major airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia. Chennai is the only airport in Chennai. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Chennai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from New York?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Chennai, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Chennai are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,064 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,203 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Chennai.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from New York 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 to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,076 or less round-trip.
  • If you are departing from New York, you can choose to use flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). JFK is located in Jamaica, Queens, which is approximately 17.7 miles away and serves the New York Metropolitan Area, while EWR is situated at Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and is roughly 12.6 miles away.
  • The main airport that serves Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which mainly serves the Chennai metropolitan area in Tamil, Nadu, India. You will find that the airport is situated in Tirusulam, which is roughly 13 miles away from the business district. A personal vehicle or a taxi will be able to get you to the city center in around 10min.
  • When you arrive at Chennai International Airport, you will find that it is possible to get public transport to the city center. The airport station is situated outside the airport, which has trains that depart every 20 to 40min, with journeys taking around 30min. You could take the 18A Bus as well, which takes approximately 45min to get to central Chennai.
  • While at Chennai International Airport, you could take advantage of some of the amenities that the airport has to offer, which include a smoking lounge that is found at the security holding area of both the international and domestic terminals. There is a prayer room on site, which is situated at the security holding area as well. The airport also has a number of duty-free shops situated in the arrivals terminal of international flights and a few ATMs for a number of banks.
  • In case you are going to Chennai for business purposes, MAA is the right airport for you as it is easily accessible from the city center and has multiple forms of public transport options available for you to move around the city.
  • Flights from New York to Chennai can take a long time, especially if you have an extended layover. When you look at the flight times on your KAYAK search results, see if there is a +1 or more above the arrival time. That’s how many days your trip will take.
  • Want the flexibility to change your flight from NYC to MAA? Use the Flexible Options filter and select “no fee changes”. Your results will only include fares that allow you to reschedule your trip at no charge.
  • If you are traveling to Chennai from New York and are a US citizen, you will need to apply for and obtain a visa before you travel. There are e-visas for tourists and business travelers that you can apply for online.

Top 5 airlines serving from New York to Chennai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

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

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

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

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

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

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.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

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

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

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.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Service was courteous and attentive. Sat in the exit row. In exchange for leg room I had people tripping over my feet to use it at a hallway from one aisle to the other, had no access to films viaa viewscreen and no underseat storage for medicines or other personal travel needs. Next time I am seated there, I will refuse the exit row.

Crew and service was excellent. My seat was super small and cramped! No leg room

I asked for antibacterial wipes three times and each time I was told they will bring it to me right away with nothing delivered. I finally went to the galley and was told you did not have it. In a post COVID world that is just wrong. The crew was very non compassionate to passengers asking basic questions about food. Very disappointing and makes me reconsider my routing for the future trips.

I was extremely stressed out with the delay of our flight, not because of the delay per se, but we weren’t getting any responses from the staff/crew as to what was going to happen with our connecting flights. I think if they were better informed, and in turn we were informed, we would be more at ease. Also, at the Newark security area, the scan machine detected something “foreign” in my crotch and behind area, I cannot believe that in 2024, these machines cannot differentiate between a sanitary pad and a dangerous object. The security officer who conducted the body search was really sweet and apologetic, and asked me if I would like to move to a private area and conducted the search thoroughly without making me uncomfortable, but it is clear that these machines need an upgrade for such issues.

Very disappointed. None of the bags from Newark & Toronto flight were loaded onto connecting flight to Mumbai. And yet, no announcement during the flight. No placard near the luggage carousel in Mumbai. Absolute mayhem at Lufthansa lost & found counter. Each agent taking 20 minutes to record each incident. Stood in line for more than 1 hour, after suffering through a 8 hour flight.

Flight delayed at Newark by more than 1 hour. Weather was perfect. No explanation provided. This delay made me almost miss my connecting flight at Munich. Bags from all passengers from Newark were NOT loaded onto the connecting flight to Munich. Two days without fresh clothes.

I missed my flight because previous flights came in late. Customer service hard to find and could not reschedule for the same day. Many people appeared to be behind the customer service counter, but only one or two willing to speak to the public. No offer to find alternatives My experience frustrating Very bad

Lufthansa give one a safe and seamless experience from check-in to baggage pickup

Be on time. Constant delays, missed connections. No excuses. Weather was not an issue

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

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