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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh (SAN-EDI)

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

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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6:00 pm - 6:35 pmSAN-EDI
16h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:50 am - 4:10 pmEDI-SAN
16h 20m1 stop
$674British Airways
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Sat, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 14
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10:00 pm - 10:30 amSAN-EDI
29h 30m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 11:44 pmEDI-SAN
19h 14m2 stops
$675United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Air Canada Logo
12:25 pm - 7:20 amSAN-EDI
34h 55m1 stop
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9:00 am - 3:51 pmEDI-SAN
38h 51m2 stops
$681Air Canada
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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:55 amSAN-EDI
16h 55m2 stops
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9:25 am - 8:33 pmEDI-SAN
19h 08m2 stops
$685United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 12:30 pmSAN-EDI
18h 30m2 stops
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6:25 am - 4:10 pmEDI-SAN
17h 45m1 stop
$694American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 17
British Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 5:40 pmSAN-EDI
15h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:00 am - 4:10 pmEDI-SAN
14h 10m1 stop
$740British Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 9
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 7:10 amSAN-EDI
24h 25m1 stop
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8:35 am - 6:00 pmEDI-SAN
17h 25m1 stop
$749American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
JetBlue Logo
10:06 am - 9:15 amSAN-EDI
15h 09m1 stop
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11:30 am - 7:30 pmEDI-SAN
16h 00m1 stop
$861JetBlue
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:40 amSAN-EDI
21h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:34 pmEDI-SAN
22h 34m2 stops
$904Delta
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
JetBlue Logo
12:15 pm - 10:10 amSAN-EDI
13h 55m1 stop
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11:30 am - 7:30 pmEDI-SAN
16h 00m1 stop
$966JetBlue
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Everything you should know

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British Airways
Cheapest • from $674 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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February
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$674
Overall average: $758
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SAN - EDI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$270
Typical prices: $531-643
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SAN - EDI • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Edinburgh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Edinburgh on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, 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 San Diego to Edinburgh is February, where tickets cost $758 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,367 and $1,272 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, 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 San Diego to Edinburgh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$270
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Edinburgh

When to book flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Edinburgh

  • United Airlines, which has several one-stop flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, has a special menu to accommodate travelers with specific dietary needs. They include diabetic, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and infant meals. You should request your special meal in advance when booking your flight or contacting the airline directly.

    Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is served by different airlines with local and international flights. If you wish to extend your trip from the city, you can fly to domestic destinations like Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Dublin, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, London, and Birmingham or international destinations like Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Athens, Budapest, Geneva, Berlin, and Paris.

  • How do I get to downtown Edinburgh from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

    The tram is the most convenient and affordable option from Edinburgh Airport to downtown Edinburgh. It departs every 8 to 12 minutes and takes around 35 minutes to the city center. You can also take the Airlink 100 airport express bus, which stops at Waverley Bridge. The journey time is around 30 minutes. Other options include the Night bus N22 for night travelers, taxis, and car rentals.

  • Are there eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    If you’re mindful of the environment, consider booking British Airways, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, Iberia, Finnair, or Lufthansa, which have eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Edinburgh. These airlines utilize sustainable practices in their operations to lower CO₂ emissions.

  • Which airlines have the perfect carry-on weight limit for San Diego to Edinburgh flights?

    Consider booking Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines, which have no maximum carry-on weight limit on their flights from San Diego to Edinburgh. Your carry-on bag must match specific size requirements, which differ from one provider to another, and safely fit in the overhead storage section. The same applies to your personal item, which must safely fit beneath the seat in front of you.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Edinburgh was $270 for a one-way ticket and $674 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Edinburgh?

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Edinburgh?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Edinburgh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Edinburgh from San Diego?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Edinburgh.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Edinburgh are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,097 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $914 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Edinburgh?

    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 San Diego to Edinburgh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from San Diego 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and EDI 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 San Diego to Edinburgh?

    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 Edinburgh from San Diego 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 San Diego to Edinburgh

  • Which other cities can I fly to from Miami?
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) serves multiple airlines with domestic and international flights. If you wish to extend your trip from the city, you can fly to domestic destinations like Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, Boston, Tampa, New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas or international destinations like Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London, and San Salvador.
  • Flights from San Diego to Edinburgh depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) ins Scotland. SAN serves multiple airlines with domestic and international connections. The San Diego to Edinburgh flight route features several flights with one or more connections.
  • For Business Class flights from San Diego to Edinburgh, you can book United Airlines or WestJet, which offer this travel option on their direct connections. You are entitled to different Business Class benefits on these airlines, including special baggage allowance, priority service, premium dining, comfortable seats, extra legroom, and dedicated service.
  • If you’re looking for the perfect place to relax at San Diego International Airport before your flight to Edinburgh, you can check into Airspace Lounge or United Club. These lounges are accessible to all travelers. They feature comfortable sofas, complimentary drinks and snacks, cable TV, a selection of meals, free internet, newspapers, and magazines.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Edinburgh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Edinburgh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7961 reviews
7.9Comfort
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8.5Crew
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Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025SNA - SEA
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Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Bad food, small seats that didn’t recline. I thought I was buying a quantas ticket so I feel like I got scammed

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

very difficult boarding process - aggressive passengers not the friendliest crew

WiFi was not eorkig (again) And the plane was from 1990 with the screens which were.not touch and most didn’t even work and if lucky could tune in tv

I paid extra for a seat closer to the front. The TV didn’t work at all for the entire flight. Would have been nice to know before I purchased an “upgraded “ seat

It was great. I had never flown on JetBlue before, but would be very happy to fly with them in the future.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

The captain gave good announcements and the flight attendants were friendly. The WiFi was pretty good. The plane itself looked very old inside and the seats were very uncomfortable. The screens in the seat backs were the smallest I’ve ever seen. There were so many loud and obnoxious kids on this flight and the parents didn’t do much to try to quiet them down. Some had videos and games on tablets with higher than necessary volume going the whole time.

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

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Only for BA because we had to get to Edinburgh at a certain time. Baggage lost, late boarding with only one person checking, again, our passports and boarding passes until the despatch controller had to step in to get us away. Will never fly BA again.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

Maybe a cultural thing but our "business class" seats were basic economy seats with the center seat blocked. I had to put 1 leg in the aisle and 1 under the middle seat footwell. I did not want the lunch and instead asked for some snack items. 10 minutes before landing and after asking again I was presented with 2 of the 3 items and a card reader. Apparently biz class does not entitle you to snacks instead of a meal. I declined. Boarding was a mess. Much standing in line because the various stages of the process were not coordinated. Checkin was chaotic and took a long time. Overall a fail, but we did get to Edinburgh. After doing a go around because we were too fast on final approach. Not impressed. Well, not favorably...

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