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$242 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milan

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Cheapest round-trip
$454
Overall average: $665
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/14Sat 4/25
SFO - MXP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$240
Typical prices: $341-$525
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 2/25
SFO - MXP • 1 stop
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $454 (round-trip)
SWISS
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Milan. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $441 (round-trip)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 13h 14m (one-way)
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January
Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Milan (SFO-MIL)

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

Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 8:30 am
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MXP
30h 45m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$454Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
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4:45 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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MXP
30h 45m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
14h 20m
1 stop
$455Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 11
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4:45 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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MXP
32h 50m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$457Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 11
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4:45 pm - 8:30 am
SFO
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MXP
30h 45m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
MXP
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$458Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
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4:35 pm - 4:55 pm
SFO
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MXP
15h 20m
1 stop
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5:45 pm - 2:30 pm
MXP
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SFO
29h 45m
1 stop
$466TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
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4:05 pm - 3:10 pm
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LIN
15h 05m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 1:15 pm
LIN
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
$470ITA Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 20
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5:05 am - 10:10 am
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LIN
20h 05m
2 stops
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4:00 pm - 1:15 pm
LIN
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SFO
30h 15m
1 stop
$474ITA Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
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4:35 pm - 6:55 pm
SFO
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LIN
17h 20m
1 stop
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11:10 am - 5:40 pm
LIN
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SFO
15h 30m
1 stop
$488British Airways
Sun, Aug 9 - Fri, Aug 21
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3:05 pm - 7:45 pm
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LIN
19h 40m
1 stop
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6:40 am - 11:45 am
LIN
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SFO
14h 05m
1 stop
$491Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 28
Delta Logo
1:45 pm - 12:00 pm
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LIN
13h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 11:45 am
LIN
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SFO
14h 05m
1 stop
$495Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Milan flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Milan, 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 Milan is January, where tickets cost $468 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $859 and $806 respectively.

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

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 Milan, 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 Milan, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$240
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Milan Malpensa Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Milan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Milan based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Milan

  • Can you fly non-stop from San Francisco to Milan?

    Non-stop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Milan are not available. However, you will find multiple one-stop flights from several airlines, including Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and KLM. These flights layover in cities such as Frankfurt, Washington DC, New York, Paris, and Amsterdam.

  • What's the most convenient transport option from Malpensa Airport to Milan city center?

    If you want to travel by public means, you can use the Malpensa train that departs directly from Terminal 1 to Central Station or Piazza Cardona. You can expect the train to depart every half an hour, and it takes about 20-50min to get to the city. You can also use the Malpensa Airport Shuttle from Terminal T2 that runs every 15min.

  • Which Milan airport should you fly into?

    If you're looking to reach Milan city center faster, Linate Airport is the closest. However, it happens to be more expensive than the others. Bergamo Airport may be a better option for budget travelers, while Malpensa Airport offers value for money as it features low-cost and commercial flights from top flag airlines. However, it's the biggest airport of the three so expect bigger crowds and long queues.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Malpensa Airport?

    You can spend the night at Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel and Conference Center. It's located inside the airport with direct access to Terminal 1.

  • Are there medical facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    Suppose you arrive at SFO feeling unwell. In that case, SFO Medical Clinic on the departures level of the International Terminal Main Hall will gladly receive you. The facility runs between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every weekday and offers urgent care, immigration physicals, occupational health services, and travel medicine.

  • How can I move between the terminals at San Francisco International Airport?

    SFO operates four passenger terminals; three interlinked domestic Terminals, 1, 2, and 3, and an International Terminal that is not connected to the rest. An AirTrain provides easy connection between the terminals every 5-15min. You can also move from one terminal to the other via walkways.

  • Does Malpensa Airport (MXP) have a business center?

    The Malpensa Business Center on the arrivals floor of Malpensa Airport (MXP), Terminal 1, offers a quiet and well-equipped space for arriving passengers who want to attend meetings before exiting the airport. Also, it offers services such as printing, photocopying, and scanning. The amenity has booking options at hourly, half-day, and full-day rates.

  • Can I get to downtown Milan to Bergamo Airport in a rental car?

    A wide range of European and American car rental agencies operate their counters at Bergamo Airport (BGY), including Ecovia, Centauro, and Dollar. You won’t have challenges enjoying a self-ride to the city center of Milan. Follow the signs to locate the car rental desks in front of the exit doors at the terminal.

  • Which airport should I use to visit the Il Duomo in Milan?

    The Milan Cathedral is an iconic landmark in Milan, and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) is the closest airport, about 4.2 miles away. You can reach this attraction in under 10 minutes from the airport by taxi. Furthermore, buses offer cheaper transfers for those on tight budgets. The coach leaves at 15-minute intervals and takes about 7 minutes to reach the Cathedral.

  • Where can I seek information at Malpensa Airport (MXP)?

    A tourist information counter at Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Terminal 1, before security, should be your next stop if you have just landed and want information regarding the airport amenities, transportation options to the city center, or nearby attractions.  

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Milan was $240 for a one-way ticket and $454 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Milan.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Milan?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Milan Linate or Milan Malpensa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Milan.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Milan are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $731 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 $699 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Milan.

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

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

    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 Milan with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Milan?

    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 Milan 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 Milan

  • San Francisco is served by the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport is approximately 13 miles away from the San Francisco city center. From Downtown San Francisco, use the BART train that goes directly to SFO Airport.
  • Milan, Italy, is served by three international airports, Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Linate Airport (LIN), and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). Malpensa Airport is about 29 miles away from Downtown Milan, Linate Airport is about 6 miles away, while Bergamo Airport is about 33 miles away.
  • If you're looking for a place where you can have a drink and look at the flights take off or land as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, you can chill at one of the many lounges available. Some of the airlines with lounges and clubs include United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines. If you have a platinum membership, you can relax at the Centurion Lounge and enjoy some of the complimentary amenities they offer, including beer and wine, premium food, showers, and more. If you're in the military, this is the USO Lounge that offers just as many amenities.
  • San Francisco Airport also offers some complimentary services like the Airport Butler. It's a concierge service that offers customized services, such as meet and greet, personal shopping, and check-ins. They also offer assistance to senior citizens, limited mobility travelers, families with small children, non-English speaking travelers, and much more.
  • If you're traveling with your family, San Francisco has thoughtful amenities, such as baby care facilities, interactive Kids'Spot play areas, and self-guided tours for older children. They also offer a prize at the end of the self-guided tours.
  • Some of the special amenities at San Francisco Airport include a SkyTerrace where you can relax and spa services at XpresSpa, where you can get a manicure, a pedicure, a massage, or even waxing. You'll also find yoga rooms, and those who want to take a shower can head to Freshen Up, located at the International Terminal.
  • Several airlines offer one- or two-stop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the three arrival airports in Milan. Those flying Delta have layovers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), as while Lufthansa transits through Munich International Airport (MUC). Tap Air Portugal flies through its hub at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
  • Those driving to SFO can drop off their cars at its extensive, multilevel parking garage before flying to Milan. The metered facility offers services at per-hour, day, and long-term fees. A courtesy shuttle is available to ferry you from the garage to the terminal every 5-15min. Secure your lot early to avoid last-minute rushes.
  • Most travelers from SFO to Milan have Milan Linate Airport (LIN) as their arrival port of choice. The establishment is the closest to downtown Milan, hence requiring less transfer costs. Moreover, the airport is relatively small with less traffic. Therefore, the short queues ensure that the services are quicker.

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

 
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7.6
SWISSOverall score based on 1880 reviews
8.3Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
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The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

6.0 GoodSonja, Jan 2026
BOS - ZRH
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The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

The trip was great until my luggage was lost on transfer from United to Swiss. It took Swiss 3 days to get my luggage to me though it was located almost immediately.

They lost my luggage on December 30th. It is now January 3rd and i still don’t have it. I’ve called lost and found multiple times and they cannot provide an update. They keep saying one day and then it gets postponed again. This is ridiculous and unprofessional. It’s infringing on my vacation. I have stressed how important it is for me to have my suitcase right away. It should have been resolved within 1-2 days.

Made us gate check carry ons Then didn’t get them on the plane. Service they used didn’t deliver our carry ons for more than a day Total mess

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

We had seats between the bathroom and a screaming baby, and did not have enough room to lay my head down on the tray table. Not ideal.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

Terrible customer service. The flight attendants were rude. We experienced significant turbulence for a large portion of the flight and there was very little check in from the flight deck. The space was extremely limited to the point where it felt like torture. Never again

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

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!

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?

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