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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Mombasa
Mombasa1 stop$926
Kisumu
Kisumu2 stops$1,038
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Mombasa1 stop$926
Kisumu
Kisumu2 stops$1,038

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Recent round-trip flight deals to Kenya

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:20 pm - 3:20 amORD-NBO
22h 00m1 stop
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4:50 am - 6:25 pmNBO-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$795Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 13
Etihad Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 6:05 amORD-NBO
32h 10m1 stop
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7:00 am - 8:45 amNBO-ORD
33h 45m1 stop
$798Etihad Airways
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 27
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9:00 pm - 11:50 pmIAD-NBO
19h 50m1 stop
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1:35 am - 4:55 pmNBO-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
$838Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 11:50 pmIAD-NBO
19h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 8:40 amNBO-IAD
21h 40m1 stop
$841Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
Kenya Airways Logo
6:05 am - 10:15 amDCA-NBO
20h 10m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 10:02 amNBO-DCA
18h 27m1 stop
$841Kenya Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 23
Kenya Airways Logo
5:05 am - 9:15 amDCA-NBO
20h 10m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 10:02 amNBO-DCA
18h 27m1 stop
$848Kenya Airways
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Jan 25
Delta Logo
6:07 am - 10:15 amDCA-NBO
20h 08m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 10:25 amNBO-DCA
18h 50m1 stop
$849Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sun, Jan 25
Delta Logo
7:59 pm - 10:15 amIAD-NBO
30h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 7:12 pmNBO-IAD
27h 37m1 stop
$854Delta
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 27
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 8:45 pmBWI-NBO
40h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 7:45 pmNBO-BWI
27h 10m1 stop
$1,040British Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 9:40 pmBWI-NBO
42h 15m2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 6:45 pmNBO-BWI
27h 10m1 stop
$1,092British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kenya

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Kenya to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Kenya?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Kenya from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, at $877 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $877.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Kenya?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Kenya, 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 the United States to Kenya is March, when tickets cost $917 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,394 and $1,332 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Kenya?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kenya, 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 the United States to Kenya, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Kenya?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO), with an average flight price of $575.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$419
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Kenya flights

  • Which are the shortest flights to Kenya?

    Flights from the US to Kenya mostly involve one or two stops before getting to their destination. Most of these flights take an average of 20h 5min for one-stop flights while flights with two stops take about 21h-23h. The quickest one-stop flights take around 18h, depart from (ORD) and have their final stops at (NBO). These flights are offered by United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Airlines.

  • What are the travel requirements when flying to Kenya?

    United States nationals, just like nationals from most western countries, require a valid passport, a minimum of two blank passport pages, and a visa that can be obtained through an online application. If you would like to get a multiple entry visa, you will need to apply in advance from your nearest embassy. Travelers who would like to visit Rwanda and Uganda as well are advised to apply for an East Africa cross-border joint visa. This would allow you entry into the three countries on a single visa.

  • Which airport should I fly into to enjoy the sandy beaches in Mombasa?

    If you enjoy being by the beach, you should fly to Moi International Airport (MBA). These flights can be taken from MIA, JFK, IAD, and ORD, and involve at least two layovers. This airport is located on the island of Mombasa, along the Indian Ocean. It is popular for its sandy beaches and world-class beach resorts. Mombasa is a short distance from Watamu, Diani, and Malindi, which have remarkable beaches and resorts.

  • Is there public transportation from popular airports in Kenya?

    There are public transport options available within the airports in Kenya. From NBO, there are taxis and shared-ride minibuses (matatus) available at the ground transportation area. If you prefer taking a taxi, note that they are not metered; therefore, you will have to bargain a price with your driver before setting off. If you choose to take a matatu, they are the cheapest means of transport in Kenya. Always confirm that the matatu is headed to your destination before getting in.

  • Does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) have lounges?

    Yes. If you’re a passenger at JKIA you can access several airport lounges where you can unwind. If you can purchase an annual membership, pay at the door, or buy a day pass you’ll gain access to any lounge in NBO. At any of the lounges, all boasting outstanding customer service, you'll have access to snacks, drinks, magazines, TV, and a flight information monitor. In Terminal 1A, airside close to Gate 13 is the Aspire Lounge. In Terminal 1C, you'll find the Simba Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge. In Terminal 2, Level 1, you'll find the Mount Kenya Lounge in the Domestic Departures and Mara Lounge in the International Departures. In Terminal 1A are the Pride Lounge and other Simba Lounge.

  • Is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport accessible to patrons with limited mobility?

    Yes, it’s accessible. NBO is wheelchair-friendly enabling easier movement around the Airport for persons with limited mobility. Also, NBO offers assistance to patrons with limited mobility traveling through the airport. The customer service office handles all requests for special assistance and provides specialized staff to assist a person with limited mobility throughout the airport. To get additional special assistance at NBO, you must contact your travel agent or airline before your flight.

  • How can I get to downtown Nairobi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    After landing at NBO, there are various transport choices from the airport to the city center. Inside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s terminal building in the Arrivals Hall, you’ll find taxi counters where you can book your taxi. The taxi ride from NBO can take approximately 40 minutes however it can differ depending on the traffic conditions. Also, to get downtown you can choose from various app-based cabs. Moreover, at NBO there are buses to take you to the city center. Visit the Information Desk at the Arrivals lobby to purchase your bus ticket or you can buy your ticket downtown on board. Board the bus between Terminal 1C and 1B and the trip takes roughly an hour under normal traffic conditions.

  • Where can I dine at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    While at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport your tummy starts rumbling, you can grab something to eat or drink at the airport. NBO has several dining places in its terminals to care for your stomach. At NBO in Terminal 1A, there are notable dining places. Additionally, the International Departure, Domestic Departures, and local arrival Gates are other great dining places at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Kenya?

    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 the United States to Kenya.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Kenya?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Kenya 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 the United States to Kenya?

    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 from the United States to Kenya with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Kenya?

    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 from the United States to Kenya up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kenya?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kenya is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,263. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,368 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kenya?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kenya is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,122 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kenya is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,419.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kenya

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kenya? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Kenya for the following prices or less: From New York John F Kennedy Intl $1,736
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kenya flight deals.
  • If you require ATMs and currency exchange services once you get to Kenya, there are several exchange centers and ATMs available throughout Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Kisumu International Airport (KIS), and Moi International Airport (MBA). In case you would also like to use banking services, these are also available within the airport.
  • The majority of flights to Kenya have layovers at Doha Hamad International (DOH). At DOH, you can enjoy duty-free shopping. There are bookstores, souvenir shops, and high-end jewelry and fashion stores available to travelers. For travelers who love to keep fit, this airport has a fitness center with a gym, a swimming pool, a hydrotherapy tab, and two squash courts. This airport also has over 30 restaurants for travelers to enjoy.
  • Fly to Nairobi if you would like to be close to Nairobi National Park. This park is located 8 miles away, a 32min drive from the airport, and serves as one of Kenya’s main tourist attraction sites. Travelers can get to the park via the taxis available at the airport, or through shared-ride minibuses (matatus), which is the cheaper option.
  • From Nairobi, travelers can easily access other countries in East Africa. This is because Kenya is located at the center of East Africa. In addition, Nairobi offers many direct flights to countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, and Ethiopia. If you would like to use other means, there are several bus shuttles available from Kenya to other East African countries at affordable rates.
  • Kenya does not offer foreign citizens the option to obtain a visa upon arrival. Instead, foreign citizens can get an e-visa by applying online.
  • Four major airports serve the republic of Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the largest aviation facility in Kenya and the busiest. Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa is the second busiest. Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) are other great alternatives to the two airports.
  • If you’re flying to Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi you should consider booking your flight to NBO, the Airport is situated in Nairobi metropolitan city. Therefore, making it easier for you to move around the metropolitan city.
  • If you’re flying to Kisumu city for a holiday vacation, you should consider booking your flight to KIS. The Airport is the major airport serving the city of Kisumu hence placing you close to top tourist destinations such as Lake Victoria and Impala Park.
  • NBO is the main hub for Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya among other airlines such as Fly540, Jambojet, and African Express. If you’re connecting to several cities in Kenya, you should consider booking your flight with Kenya Airways as they have many connections from NBO.
  • If you are flying to Kenya, consider booking your flight to NBO. The airport serves as the ideal gateway into Kenya as well as Central and East Africa. The airport is well connected to major airports around the world and receives multiple airlines flying from New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago (ORD), Washington D.C. (IAD), and Los Angeles (LAX), among other cities.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Kenya

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Kenya? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7957 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

8.0 ExcellentTarun, Sep 2025MCO - LHR
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Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

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.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

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.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

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

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

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