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$365 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Glasgow

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Cheapest round-trip
$609
Typical prices: $627-$902
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 10/27Mon 11/10
SFO - GLA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$385
Typical prices: $442-$518
British Airways
Tue 10/28
SFO - GLA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $609 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Glasgow (SFO-GLA)

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

Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10
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2:55 pm - 4:35 pmSFO-GLA
18h 40m1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:50 amGLA-SFO
26h 30m1 stop
$609Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Dec 31 - Fri, Jan 9
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5:30 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-GLA
14h 20m1 stop
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8:15 am - 3:00 pmGLA-SFO
14h 45m1 stop
$612British Airways
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
British Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-GLA
14h 55m1 stop
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8:55 am - 3:00 pmGLA-SFO
14h 05m1 stop
$620British Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:25 am - 12:05 pmSFO-GLA
20h 40m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:40 pmGLA-SFO
14h 40m1 stop
$626Lufthansa
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
11:29 am - 12:50 pmSFO-GLA
17h 21m2 stops
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7:25 am - 3:00 pmGLA-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
$629American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
KLM Logo
8:15 am - 8:30 amSFO-GLA
17h 15m2 stops
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6:05 am - 11:50 amGLA-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
$635KLM
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 11
Lufthansa Logo
8:25 am - 12:05 pmSFO-GLA
20h 40m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:05 pmGLA-SFO
23h 05m2 stops
$636Lufthansa
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 2:15 pmSFO-GLA
17h 45m2 stops
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7:25 am - 8:10 pmGLA-SFO
20h 45m2 stops
$639American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
KLM Logo
8:15 am - 8:30 amSFO-GLA
17h 15m2 stops
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6:05 am - 6:01 pmGLA-SFO
19h 56m2 stops
$645KLM
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Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 4:10 pmSFO-GLA
21h 05m2 stops
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9:10 am - 11:45 amGLA-SFO
34h 35m1 stop
$689Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Glasgow flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Glasgow 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 San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Glasgow?

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

When flying from San Francisco to Glasgow, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Glasgow 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 San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $646 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,242 and $1,033 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow 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 San Francisco to Glasgow 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 San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport, 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$385
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Glasgow

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

  • Which airline is more environmentally-friendly among those that fly from Glasgow to San Francisco?

    Investments have been made by American Airlines and Aer Lingus in programs for recycling, trash reduction, and fuel-efficient aircraft. By using fuel-efficient aircraft, recycling, and waste reduction efforts, supporting sustainable aviation fuel, and striving for carbon neutrality by 2030, Delta Airlines is aggressively pursuing sustainability.

  • Which airlines offer the best travel experience from San Francisco to Glasgow for persons with reduced mobility?

    Passengers traveling from San Francisco to Glasgow on American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines can take advantage of special services for persons with reduced mobility. Among the amenities provided are special seats, wheelchair support, cabin aid, and accommodation for service animals.

  • Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Glasgow have the best pet-friendly policies?

    Domesticated cats and dogs are permitted in the cabin on British Airways, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines flights from San Francisco to Glasgow as long as they follow certain guidelines including to be transported in a carrier that fits under the seat and weigh no more than 17 lbs.

  • Which airline flying from San Francisco to Glasgow allow an upgrade of economy tickets to first class?

    American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines allow upgrading of economy tickets to first class. However, the availability of upgrades is based on things like seat availability and the original ticket's fare class. The benefits of upgrading a flight include spacious seating and privacy, premium amenities. Additionally, it makes it possible for these customers to fly in first class for a lesser cost than they would if they booked first class directly.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow Intl Airport was $385 for a one-way ticket and $609 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Glasgow from San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Glasgow.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Glasgow are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,059 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,090 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Glasgow.

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

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

    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 Glasgow with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and GLA 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 Glasgow?

    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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow Intl Airport

  • London Heathrow (LHR), Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), Dublin (DUB), and Reykjavik-Keflavk (KEF) are a few of the frequently used layover airports on flights from San Francisco to Glasgow. Schiphol, Dublin, and Keflavk are also useful transit hubs in addition to Heathrow - which serves as a significant international hub. Numerous connecting flights are available from these airports to Glasgow.
  • Glasgow's entry point is Glasgow International Airport (GLA). The airport does, however, provide service to several close-by cities, including Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness. Thus, when you book your San Francisco to Glasgow ticket, you'll have the chance to conveniently link to these cities from GLA.
  • To catch a flight from San Francisco to Glasgow, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) offers reliable and economical transportation options when traveling from Downtown San Francisco to SFO, making it the most efficient method. Taxis, which are the quickest mode of transportation to the airport but cost a bit more, will be best for you if you're in a rush.
  • Although SFO serve as the departure airports on the route that is most frequently taken by travelers flying from San Francisco to Glasgow, there is also the option to fly out from Oakland International Airport (OAK). Less travelers choose this route, so you might be able to find a cheaper ticket if you fly through there.
  • The top-rated airlines when looking for flights from San Francisco to Glasgow that have been singled out for providing the best services suitable for families are British Airways, American Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Delta Airlines. The above airline's services include facilities welcoming to children and entertainment options - including movies appropriate for children television programs, films, and video games - to keep the kids occupied throughout the flight.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Glasgow. 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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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1402 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

2.0 MediocreElizabeth, Oct 2025CDG - AMS
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At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

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

Incredible service. Incredible entertainment. I felt like they just kept serving us something new avery hour. My wife and I both had a joyous flight.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

The actual flight experience was great. The handling of my luggage was terrible. First, I had to check in at the airport and wasn’t able to check in online because they booked me with a partner carrier in the U.S. that was incredibly inconvenient. I was also told that I would have to check in again with the partner airline in the U.S., also incredibly inconvenient at a large airport. Second, when I was at the counter, they did not tell me my carryon was too big. I only found that out when I tried to board the plane. I don’t know that it actually was too big though. It’s a standard sized carry on that I’ve never had issue with on any planes before. They assured me my bag would be checked all the way to my final destination. Due to flight from Paris to Dublin being delayed, I was rebooked on a different transatlantic flight to the U.S., which resulted in a different connecting flight to my final destination. My luggage was rerouted and I was assured it would be at my final destination. When I got to Newark, I received multiple phone calls alerting me that my bag was across the airport at a different terminal and that I needed to go pick it up near the baggage carousels. In the Newark airport, every terminal has its own security checkpoint. Leaving any terminal and entering another one requires a security check. At this point, I had to go through security in Paris, then again for US customs and pre-clearance at Dublin, then a third time when I had to change terminals at Newark for my connecting flight home. It was at this point I received the call that I needed to retrieve my bag from literally the opposite end of the airport and go through security A FOURTH TIME. These was no notification that I needed to do this before I went to the gate for my final flight. It took me an hour to go do all this, after I had already been traveling for 19 hours while sick and should have been home already were it not for the delay of my original flight. I retrieved the bag. My carryon became a carryon again and fit just fine on the last plane, by the way. I would also like to mention that my TSA flight information was not included on my ticket, so once again, I had to go to the airline counter to get my ticket corrected and reprinted before I could go through security and try to save myself time. Finally, I have celiac disease and prefer not to eat meat. There was literally no food I could eat on the seven and a half hour flight across the Atlantic. When the flight attendant woke me up for dinner (I would have preferred to sleep), I asked if there were any gluten free options. I was told the only option was chicken. I begrudgingly accepted because it was the only option, hoping anything else in the meal could be eaten. There was plain rice and a few green beans. The side dish was teriyaki vegetables containing gluten. There was a piece of bread, containing gluten. There was a custard, containing gluten. I could eat literally nothing except the very small amount of rice and green beans. When the same flight attendant came around again, while I was sleeping, a sandwich was placed in front of me, again food I could not eat. And this was after I got to the flight to find that my newly assigned seat on my transatlantic flight had been given to someone else! It’s like nobody communicates over there. This airline has the worst logistics of any airline I have ever been on, and I travel frequently. Dear Aer Lingus, DO BETTER.

The worst Terrible Late for connecting flights. Made flight without luggage! I am still waiting for my luggage to be returned! I paid premium for this flight. My luggage should have been flown to Hartford instead they keep telling me it was put on a jet blue flight and is in New York! I flew Hartford to avoid New Yofk! The flight over was also unpleasant. We were stuck in a bus at Edinburgh airport for 30 minutes then our luggage again could not be found! Very poor service. Very disappointed . I need my luggage to be returned. Shirley Baliki 42 Blaine Sreet Fairfield CT

My flights with Aer Lingus were very good and I will definitely fly with them. Again in future trips to Ireland and Scotland.

Too hot. Asked for an extra glass of water and was ignored. Asked to sit in empty seats that were open because it was so hot and crowded and was denied and the seats were empty the entire flight

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

The flight was delayed leaving Philadelphia due to “catering” and consequently arrived in Dublin some 75 minutes later than scheduled. Consequently this caused me to miss my connecting flight to Glasgow and I had to spend the night in Dublin.

The flight from Cincinnati to Philadelphia was satisfactory and uneventful.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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!!!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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.

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