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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cairo (SFO-CAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cairo 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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Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 24
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8:25 am - 4:20 pmSFO-CAI
21h 55m2 stops
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7:45 am - 9:22 pmCAI-SFO
23h 37m2 stops
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28
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8:25 am - 6:15 pmSFO-CAI
23h 50m2 stops
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4:35 am - 9:34 pmCAI-SFO
26h 59m2 stops
Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 21
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8:30 am - 2:15 amSFO-CAI
31h 45m2 stops
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4:35 am - 1:05 pmCAI-SFO
18h 30m1 stop
$695ITA Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 19
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10:50 am - 2:15 amSFO-CAI
29h 25m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 1:05 pmCAI-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
$697ITA Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 30
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3:15 pm - 2:15 amSFO-CAI
25h 00m1 stop
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5:35 am - 2:05 pmCAI-SFO
18h 30m1 stop
$699ITA Airways
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Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 15
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11:00 pm - 9:00 pmSFO-CAI
36h 00m2 stops
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1:55 am - 9:22 pmCAI-SFO
28h 27m2 stops
$740United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 15
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5:10 am - 9:00 pmSFO-CAI
29h 50m2 stops
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1:55 am - 8:25 pmCAI-SFO
27h 30m2 stops
$748United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 18
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3:40 pm - 12:10 amSFO-CAI
22h 30m1 stop
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2:10 am - 1:25 pmCAI-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
$756Delta
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Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 20
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1:00 pm - 12:10 amSFO-CAI
25h 10m2 stops
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2:10 am - 1:25 pmCAI-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
$761Delta
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Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19
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3:40 pm - 12:10 amSFO-CAI
22h 30m1 stop
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2:10 am - 11:50 amCAI-SFO
19h 40m2 stops
$776KLM
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Cheapest • from $695 (round-trip)
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October
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $788
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cairo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Cairo 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 Francisco to Cairo?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cairo, 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 Francisco to Cairo is October, where tickets cost $742 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,200 and $1,185 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Cairo, 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 Francisco to Cairo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$348
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Cairo 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 San Francisco to Cairo

  • Which kid's facilities are available at SJC airport?

    SJC airport is a children-friendly airport that provides nursing mothers with private lactating rooms. The rooms contain power outlets and comfortable seats. The rooms are located near gate 8 of terminal A and near gates 18, 21, 24 and 26. All restrooms at the airport also have baby changing tables. Your kids can play and reduce tension before the flight at the kid's play areas. There is an AvatarMind robot at the iPal playground where kids. The play area is located near gate 24 of terminal B.

  • Are there activities to help passengers pass the time before departure at SJC airport?

    SJC airport provides different services that can help passengers relax before their flight. Passengers can gather their thoughts at the meditation room located across from gate 18 on the airside of terminal B. Loosen those stiff muscles at the massage chairs on the airside of terminal A. If you are talented in playing the piano, SJC has pianos where passengers can showcase their talent.

  • Where can you stay for a short stay at Cairo international airport?

    If you want to stay for a short stopover at Cairo international airport on arrival, a hotel is located at the airport known as Le Meridien Cairo Airport. It is a walking distance from terminal 3 via a pedestrian bridge. There are also nearby hotels that offer free shuttle services on request. They include Novotel Cairo Airport and Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis.

  • Where are the currency exchange areas in the departure and arrival airports?

    In San Francisco, the dollar currency is used, while in Cairo, the pound is used. Passengers can exchange money before departure at SFO airport. Currency Exchange services are available at the international terminal and in the boarding area near gate 71 of terminal 3. Travelex America is in charge of these services at SFO airport. Passengers can exchange money at the different banks at CAI airport. These banks include the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, United Bank, Bank of Alexandria and Bank Du Caire.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Cairo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cairo was $348 for a one-way ticket and $689 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Cairo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Cairo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Cairo?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cairo from San Francisco?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Cairo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Cairo, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cairo are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $931 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $882 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

    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 Francisco to Cairo.

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

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

    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 Cairo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CAI 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 Francisco to Cairo?

    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 Cairo from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Cairo

  • Passengers in San Francisco can use the three major international airports to travel, including Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose international airport (SJC).
  • Passengers at Oakland Airport can unwind and finish work at the Escape Lounge. You can access the lounge by paying at the door or purchasing a day pass. Enjoy snacks, catch up with the latest news and watch your must-see movies before your flight. The escape lounge is located between gates 8 and 8A on the airside of terminal 1.
  • If you are traveling with your dog at SJC airport, take them for a potty break at the designated areas. Pet relief areas are located on the landside and airside of terminals.
  • If you are with your friend who smokes at Cairo International Airport (CAI), smoking rooms are located between gates F9 and F10 and between gates G2 and G3 airside of terminal 3.
  • For those planning a last-minute vacation in Cairo, Gem Travel Agency can help you prepare for one. You’ll find them at terminal 1 and 3 arrivals at Cairo international airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairo. 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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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3624 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.4Comfort
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
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My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025SEA - DOH
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My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

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.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

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

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

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.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

The crew were great and constantly cleaning bathrooms and taking care of passengers. Flight was on time and arrived on time. Boarding was easy and hassle free. Food could have been better but decent selection. Overall recommend and will fly again.

Everything was good except the bathrooms were usually dirty and the trash bins in the bathrooms were full.

At least it was a direct flight, however the boarding process was a nightmare. 2+ hours in line to check my bag. Then told it was overbooked and I have to go standby even though I bought my ticket months ago. Then sent to another line to get on standby - another long wait and finally started yelling that my flight was boarding. They sent me somewhere else. In the end I did make the flight - among the last group to board, even though I arrived 4 hours early at the airport. Worst check in process I've ever experienced in 50 years off flying.

We had a 3 hour delay and then a long taxi to take off. It would have been helpful for the pilot to have communicated more about what was going on. There was no A/C during the wait, and the cabin must have been more than 85 to 90 degrees. The crew gave water to the people in the front but by the time they go to the back of the plane they stopped giving out water. Eventually I went back and asked for some in the rear of the plane (for a second time). The food was close to inedible. I thought on an Italian flight that the pasta would be better than the chick, but honestly, a Swanson's TV dinner would have been better. I had a bite or two to keep my blood sugar up, but basically I couldn't eat it.

Boarding was chaotic. Service was poor. Attendant was slow and rude. In business class, I was not offered a drink until 1.5 hrs,after takeoff. Food was inedible.

Great crew, newer plane, boarding was very disorganized, I still don’t understand why airline keep boarding front to back for coach instead of back to front

Terrible. They canceled 2 flights and then sent everyone by BUS from Rome. They should make amends by offering some sort of compensation.

We ordered a gluten free meal and never got it!

I don't like anything in this flight the food was bad the service was bad the flight was old and not connected to the screen no intertainments at all and it was long trip was bad intertainments the crew not helping

The company tries shamelessly to squeeze every dollar)Euro out of its passengers. During the check-in the force you to go through the seat selection, you can skip it. They will assign you the worst seat available, then show you the other available seats on the map, for a fee. But they won't show you the fee until you click on it. And once you do click, there's no way to unselect it!! You will get stuck and forced to pay for that seat. Cheaters!!

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

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.

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.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

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