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$263 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Heathrow (IAD-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Heathrow 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 Dulles Intl to Heathrow

Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 25
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8:30 pm - 6:30 pmIAD-LHR
17h 00m1 stop
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6:40 pm - 3:20 pmLHR-IAD
25h 40m1 stop
$493Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 22
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10:05 pm - 6:30 pmIAD-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
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6:40 am - 7:59 pmLHR-IAD
18h 19m1 stop
$494Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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8:30 pm - 6:50 pmIAD-LHR
17h 20m2 stops
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6:40 am - 6:50 pmLHR-IAD
17h 10m1 stop
$496Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
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8:30 pm - 4:25 pmIAD-LHR
14h 55m2 stops
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6:40 am - 5:15 pmLHR-IAD
15h 35m1 stop
$497Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
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10:20 pm - 6:50 pmIAD-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 3:20 pmLHR-IAD
24h 30m1 stop
$537TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 9
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10:20 pm - 10:55 pmIAD-LHR
19h 35m1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:50 pmLHR-IAD
19h 50m1 stop
$546TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 14
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11:15 pm - 8:20 pmIAD-LHR
16h 05m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 10:10 pmLHR-IAD
29h 45m1 stop
$547Icelandair
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
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8:30 pm - 8:20 pmIAD-LHR
18h 50m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 7:20 pmLHR-IAD
11h 15m1 stop
$549Icelandair
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 26
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8:30 pm - 11:55 amIAD-LHR
10h 25m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 7:30 pmLHR-IAD
26h 55m1 stop
$551Icelandair
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
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8:30 pm - 11:55 amIAD-LHR
10h 25m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 7:30 pmLHR-IAD
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to Heathrow

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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British Airways

BA's Premium Economy offers more space and peace with wider seats and extra legroom.


BA's Club World offers business class with lie-flat seats on long-haul flights.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for privacy on long-haul flights.


United's Polaris Lounge offers a luxurious experience with seated meals and less crowding.

Iberia

Iberia's A350 offers Bluetooth headphone pairing for in-flight entertainment.


Iberia's Business Class offers Spanish cuisine and two meals on long-haul flights.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds and exclusive lounge access.


Virgin Atlantic's Economy Delight offers extra legroom and priority boarding.

American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on long-haul flights.


American Airlines offers Flagship Lounges with upgraded meals and shower suites for premium passengers.

Delta

Delta One Suites offer privacy with sliding doors on select aircraft for a premium experience.


Delta's Wi-Fi is free for SkyMiles members on most flights; sign up onboard if needed.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
IAD

Dulles offers the AeroTrain and mobile lounges for quick terminal transfers. Plan your route using an airport map to save time.

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LHR

For a cost-effective ride to central London, take the Elizabeth Line. It's cheaper than the Heathrow Express and takes about twice as long.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Dulles Intl to Heathrow? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Heathrow Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is September, where tickets cost $656 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,012 and $868 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,629 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Dulles Intl to Heathrow flight

Based on the data, the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport is typically Wednesday. The cheapest month to fly this route is generally November.

Book Early: Tickets are generally cheaper when booked around 113 days in advance.

Cheapest Airline: Icelandair typically offers the cheapest flights for this route.

Layovers: It's usually cheaper to fly with one stop than direct.

Cheapest Route: The cheapest route is typically from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$263
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Dulles Intl to Heathrow: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Dulles Intl to Heathrow 
DeeFlew with United AirlinesFeb 2025
For me the best route to LHR is the late night departure on UAL. The flight is often roughly 6.5 hours so I skip dinner, use an eye mask and earplugs and try to sleep.
EllenFlew with British AirwaysOct 2024
Do not check your bag if at all possible, especially if you have a connecting flight. Your bag will not make it.
CraigFlew with United AirlinesJun 2024
Get to beginning of boarding group early. Bring as little on board as possible due to small overhead bin space.

FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • What accessibility services are there at Dulles Intl Airport?

    To cater to travelers with limited mobility and disabilities, Dulles Airport offers a wide range of accessibility services. These include elevators with Braille signage and self-voicing announcements, wheelchair access, a pet relief area for service or companion dogs, public restrooms with disability access, and assisted security screenings.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Dulles Intl to London-Heathrow Airport?

    Passengers wishing to fly from Washington, DC, to London can get nonstop flights from several airlines, including Lufthansa. Other nonstop flights are operated by multiple airlines, although the tickets come at a higher price. Most flights operated by American Airlines, Finnair, Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic have one- or two-stop flights. Depending on the airline, you may board your connecting flight in Keflavik, Dallas, Chicago, Helsinki, Boston, or Atlanta.

  • Are there airport hotels at London-Heathrow Airport?

    There are hotels located right within Heathrow Airport. They include the Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel, situated right next to Terminal 2 and a few minutes walk to Terminal 3. Alternatively, you can choose to stay at the Aerotel London Heathrow situated near Terminal 2 and 3. Other hotels within a comfortable walking distance include the Novotel London Heathrow Airport T1 T2 and T3, Ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport, Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel, and more.

  • How can I get from Heathrow Airport to the London city center?

    You can get from London-Heathrow Airport to the city center by train. You can board a train from Heathrow Central Station, located about 5min from terminals 2 and 3. You can get train tickets at the automated ticketing machines or booking office at the station. Trains from the airport arrive in the downtown area at Paddington Station after about 15min.

  • Is there long-term parking available at Dulles International Airport?

    Yes. There is a lot just across from the main terminal where you can park for about $29 a day. On the other side of the lot and adjacent to the main terminal are garages that charge about $21 a day and is a bit of a longer walk to the terminal. There is also an economy lot for around $14 off Rudder Road with 24/7 shuttle service to the terminal.

  • How do I only see flights that land in London at a specific time?

    If you need to be in London at a specific time of day, you can filter your KAYAK search results. There is a slide under the Times filter that you can set to when you want your flight from IAD to land in LHR. You can also narrow down the departure times.

  • Will I need a visa to fly into London?

    US citizens travelling from IAD to LHR, for leisure and some types of business, for six months or less do not need a visa. You may be asked to show proof of funds and travel, and your passport should be valid for at least the length of your stay.

  • Do the fares for flights to London from Washington DC include carry-on and check-in luggage?

    There are icons above the fares of your KAYAK search results that indicate how many bags, if any are included. You can add more by using the Fee assistance option, and the results will be recalculated. This allows you to budget your trip from IAD to LHR more accurately without any unexpected charges.

  • Can I rent a car at Heathrow International Airport?

    Yes. There are rental car desks in the main arrival areas after baggage claim / customs areas of Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5. Many have extended hours. For example, Enterprise is open from 6 am to 11 pm every day, while SIXT is open from 7 am to 10 pm. Avis is open 24 hours a day in Terminals 2, 3, and 4 and from 4:45 am to 12 am in Terminal 5.

  • Are the flights to London from Washington DC eco-friendly?

    The average passenger emits about 3,254 lbs of CO2 on flights to LHR from IAD. You can sort your KAYAK results by CO2 to find flights with a smaller carbon footprint per passenger. For example, Aer Lingus flights to LHR stopping in Dublin can save you 45%, or 1,474 lbs, in CO2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport was $263 for a one-way ticket and $493 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and London Heathrow Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to London, Delta or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to London are Delta and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $812 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $778 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport and LHR 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 Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 London Heathrow Airport from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $385 or less one-way and $592 or less round-trip.
  • You can get to Dulles International Airport (IAD) from downtown Washington, DC, by car, bus, or train. If you require quick access to the airport, we recommend taking the train. A train ticket goes for about $11 and is a great way to avoid traffic.
  • Do you have a flight departure and want to return your rental car to one of the rental car companies at Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)? Follow the "Rental Car Return" signs at the airport, which lead to Autopilot Dr. Here, you'll find the rental car parking lots. Your rental company's shuttle bus should take you to the terminal.
  • If you feel like relaxing after touching down in London, you can access VIP services from one of the Heathrow (LHR) lounges. They include the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 4, which charges around £27.45 ($38), the Club Aspire Lounge in Terminal 3, which charges approximately £27.45 ($38), and the Sky Team Lounge in Terminal 4, which charges around £31.39 ($43.50).
  • Pet lovers can travel with their pets from Washington, DC. The airport has pet relief areas outside the terminal building, right after security, and another one inside the concourses. If you plan to travel with your pet in the cabin or send him as baggage, we recommend that you contact your airline in advance.
  • Washington, DC/London air route is popular among business travelers. London Heathrow Airport is located about 14 miles from London city, offering easy access to business-centric points of interest like the Royal Horticultural Halls and the Excel Business Expo Center.
  • Those colors in the drop-down calendar are there to help you find the best dates for your flight from IAD to LHR. The green days are the cheapest, yellow are in the middle, and red are the priciest. The key just below the calendar shows estimated prices.
  • If you need a moment of prayer or quiet contemplation before your flight to Heathrow, you can find a serene sanctuary at the interfaith chapel in Concourse A across from Gate A32 at Dulles.
  • There are several concierge services available at Heathrow International Airport, so someone can meet you when your flight from IAD lands and help you through to your journey beyond the airport. The services and prices vary, and you can check them out on LHR’s website.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to London Heathrow.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dulles Intl to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to London. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Heathrow? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8943 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

6.0 GoodCaroline, Aug 2025IAD - EDI
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Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

More choices on menu. Seemed only thing offered was Scottish, and while that’s good for the Scot’s it doesn’t help the Americans who don’t like that food. And I really hate it when, during sleep time the attendants have a very loud conversation right over you. Lastly, I paid 5000 dollars for business class, and having to pay more to choose my seat early is really an insult. Seems greedy

The chicken adobo was a little too spicy but good otherwise. My personal opinion. Movie selection could be improved, too many horror movies. Could add a few more chick flicks! The flight was bumpy at times. We arrived a little early too! Flight attendants friendly.

Again flight was awesome except British Airways lost both gate checked luggage’s. Still missing

really bad they refused to check in luggages that I had purchased, even showing them the transaction receipt from british airways app the staff in miami was MEDIOCRE

Crew was great and responsive. Entertainment quit working with about 4 hours remaining on the flight. My seat cushion was broken.

Not very good , the stewardess were unfriendly and they don't like to be bothered. Cos was a night flight and they need to sleep.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

This particular flight wasn't very full at the back, so there were three seats available for spreading out and getting relatively comfortable

The crew were not very personable. The crew did not serve tea or coffee. The bathroom was not kept clean. Two out of the 5 toilets in the cabin weren't working.

It was extremely cold in the back of the plane. The seats are uncomfortable and space very small. Crew was excellent as usual.

Check in needed to be in person, not nice. Also I won’t do connections in Charlotte again because you need to go through security again and short connections become a problem

Iberia lost my bag, said they found it in another country, said they sent it to me, but never did. Went my whole trip without my stuff, but expecting it to show up because that’s what they said would happen. Their communication sucks, their website sucks, and to top it all off, their seats are small and uncomfortable. They’re bad at their jobs and they should feel bad about themselves. Do not even get me started on the flight home. AVOID!

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Boarding was 2 1/2 late no explanation Captain said he did not know why, but he rested at home for an extra couple of hours. Food was edible, Nothing more.

I liked the comfort of the plane. It was unexpected from past experiences.

BEWARE!!! Iberia changes your seats at random. I paid for a window seat and they changed it to one in the middle aisle resting against the bathroom- can’t lean back + hear every flush. This on a 11 hour flight.. There were families that were broken up with separate seats all over the plane. Lots of upset passengers showing their seat confirmation to the besieged and helpless airline steward. Also, the gluten free meal was tasteless.

Chair is very high. Your feet cannot touch the ground for 8 hours flight. It was a nightmare. Food was bad.

ground crew and check-in was pathetic - insisted on charging me for luggage even though the ticket said it was already included. They also accidentally sent my luggage through without a luggage tag and had to retrieve it. Generally, it was like a bad movie.

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

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

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?

I enjoyed the comfort of Premium Economy. The Purser on London-Nairobi was a little testy, snappish in his tone. I understand stressed, tired, etc but his tone in addressing passengers I found wanting.

Very good crew. The seating in economy plus was excellent, and I slept most of the way. The diabetic meal that I requested was almost tasteless--about a 2 on a ten-point scale.--so I ate little. And why bother serving dinner to fliers at midnight?! I had eaten a meal at the airport six hours earlier. A good breakfast would be better.

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