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$192 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to London

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$571
Typical prices: $513-$654
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IAD - LGW • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$592
Typical prices: $660-$860
United Airlines
Wed 1/7Wed 1/14
IAD - LHR • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to London (WAS-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to London 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 Washington, D.C. to London

Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 23
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21h 35m2 stops
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31h 40m2 stops
$571Multiple Airlines
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14h 55m2 stops
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28h 00m2 stops
$571Scandinavian Airlines
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$575Icelandair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to London? 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.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to London flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to London costs $531 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-London routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to London, 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. to London is September, where tickets cost $623 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $977 and $947 respectively.

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

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 $699 on average.

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

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. to London, 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. to London, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to London

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for more space and peace on long flights.


BA's Executive Club offers Avios points for flights and partners.

United Airlines

Consider Polaris Lounge for a luxurious pre-flight experience.


Opt for Economy Plus for extra legroom on long-haul flights.

Iberia

Iberia's Business class offers all-aisle access and comfortable bedding on long-haul flights.


Preview in-flight dining options online for a taste of Spanish cuisine.

American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on longer flights.


Use Flagship Lounges at Heathrow for premium seating, meals, and cocktail service.

Virgin Atlantic

Enjoy Upper Class with fully flat beds and exclusive lounge access.


Choose Economy Delight for extra legroom and priority boarding.

Delta

Delta's Premium Select offers memory foam pillows and extra recline.


Delta's SkyMiles program offers free Wi-Fi for members on domestic flights.

Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the AeroTrain for quick access between terminals. It's a 24-hour service connecting the main terminal with Concourses A, B, and C.

LHR

Upon arrival at LHR, the Elizabeth Line offers a cost-effective journey to central London, taking about 35 minutes and priced at £12.80.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Washington, D.C. to London flight

When planning a flight from Washington, D.C. to London, there are several strategies to consider for saving money. Generally, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and October is the cheapest month.

Route Choice: Opt for the BWI - LHR route for the cheapest fares.

Booking Time: Book your flight around 172 days in advance for the best prices.

Airline Selection: Consider flying with PLAY or Icelandair, as they generally offer the cheapest fares.

Flight Type: Flights with one stop are generally cheaper than direct flights.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$192
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Baltimore to London Gatwick Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to London: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to London 
DeeFlew with United Airlines
IAD
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LHR
Feb 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 Airways
IAD
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LHR
Oct 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 Airlines
IAD
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LHR
Jun 2024
Get to beginning of boarding group early. Bring as little on board as possible due to small overhead bin space.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to London

  • Are there any direct flights from Washington to London?

    Direct flights from Washington to London can be booked through a number of airlines including British Airways, United Airlines, Finnair, and Virgin Atlantic. Non-stop flights are generally more expensive than flights with a layover.

  • Can I do some shopping at London Heathrow airport?

    Once you arrive in the UK, there are a number of shops in the arrivals hall and around the baggage claim areas if you need to pick up last-minute items. Find health and beauty essentials, grab a healthy snack, or just browse the wide range of duty-free products, from cosmetics to champagne.

  • What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow to central London?

    The Heathrow Express train service is the fastest way from the airport to central London. Trains run every 15 minutes from the four airline terminals and take 15-20 minutes to arrive at Paddington Station in the West End. From there, travelers have easy access to the London Underground and bus services to other parts of the city.

  • Can I get the London Underground from Heathrow Airport?

    Heathrow has three London Underground stations on the Piccadilly Line from Terminals 1-3, 4, and 5. This is the cheapest rail route to the capital and will take about an hour.

  • Is Wi-Fi available at the airports in Washington DC and London?

    Most of the airports in Washington and London offer free Wi-Fi and charging stations so passengers can easily stay connected before and after their flights.

  • Can I take the train to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Airport?

    Both MARC and Amtrak stop at the BWI airport train station, which is located about 10min from the airport via BWI’s free, 24/7 shuttle bus service. If you’re coming from Baltimore, you can take the MTA’s Light Rail, which stops outside of Concourse E.

  • What lounges are available at Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    When flying out of IAD, you’ll find at least one VIP lounge in every concourse. In Concourse A, you’ll find the Air France-KLM, Etihad, and Virgin Atlantic lounges. Concourse B is home to the British Airways lounge as well as the Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines lounges. There are three United Club lounges and a United Polaris lounge in Concourse C, plus a United Club Lounge in Concourse D.

  • Where can I find a peaceful place to spend some time before flying out of Washington, D.C.?

    Each Washington, D.C. airport has a quiet area for meditation, prayer, and reflection. BWI’s Meditation Room is located near the D/E Security Checkpoint, IAD’s Interfaith Chapel is located near Gate A31, and DCA’s Airport Chapel is located in Terminal 2 near Gates B10-B22.

  • Are there services for members of the military at the Washington, D.C. airports?

    Each major airport in Washington, D.C. features a USO lounge that provides services for members of the military and their families. The USO lounge at BWI is on the International Pier’s lower level, near Baggage Claim 14. The Dulles USO is located on the Arrivals Level of the terminal near Baggage Claim Carousel 12. Reagan National’s USO is located before security in Terminal 1, near the airport’s Lost and Found office.

  • What train stations are located at Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Heathrow Central Station is found between Terminals 2 and 3 and can be reached from both terminals via a pedestrian walkway. There are two additional train stations, one under Terminal 4 and one under Terminal 5. There is a Tube (London Underground) station next to each of the train stations, but the Tube and train stations are not directly connected. Heathrow’s Tube stations serve the Piccadilly Line.

  • Can I take a train from Gatwick Airport to London?

    It only takes about 30min to travel by train from Gatwick (LGW) to Victoria Station in downtown London. The LGW railway station is near the South Terminal’s arrivals area and serves the Thameslink, Southern, and non-stop Gatwick Express trains.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to London was $192 for a one-way ticket and $571 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and London?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to London?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to London?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to London?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to London on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to London are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $811 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $824 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to London?

    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, D.C. to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. to London?

    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 with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to London?

    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 from Washington, D.C. 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. to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $434 or less one-way and $657 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Washington to London depart from Dulles International, Washington National Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Most flights land at Heathrow International Airport in the UK.
  • Flying first class with Virgin Atlantic? Passengers departing from Dulles are welcome to relax in the exclusive Clubhouse lounge in Terminal A before your flight. This modern space features retro lounges, plenty of light, and views of the runway. Signature cocktails and a selection of a la carte meals and snacks are freshly prepared for members. Upper class passengers flying overnight into London Heathrow can also use the Revivals lounge upon landing.
  • Passengers flying with BA have access to the British Airways Gallery Lounge in Terminal B at Dulles International Airport. Freshen up with a quick shower before your flight, catch up on emails, or enjoy a selection of light snacks and coffee.
  • If you’re traveling with children from Washington to London, the FunWay at Dulles Airport is a safe place for kids to run around in before getting on the plane. Located in Concourse B, the playground includes foam models of NASA aircraft and a touchscreen console with kid-friendly games. Seats and charging stations are provided for parents.
  • US military personnel and their families can pass the time in the USO Lounge at Dulles, which is run by the United Service Organizations, a non-profit that offers support and services to active and retired members of the US military. The lounge is a friendly place to relax in and includes a complimentary snack bar, unlimited phone calls, Wi-Fi, and a TV lounge and movie library.
  • If you’re planning to take Washington, D.C.’s Metro (subway) system to the airport, you can fly out of either Reagan-National (DCA), which is connected to the Metro’s Blue and Yellow Lines, or Dulles International (IAD), which is connected to the Metro’s Silver Line.
  • Fitness lovers with some extra time before their departure from Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) can work out at the ROAM Fitness Gym near Gate D1, take a walk around the airport using the BWI Cardio Trail, or take a walk outside along BWI’s hiker-biker trail.
  • Located about 30 miles south of London, Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the second-busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow. Although fewer flights from Washington, D.C. arrive at Gatwick, LGW is a good option for travelers seeking a smaller airport experience that is still convenient to London’s city center.

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London to Washington, D.C.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to London

 
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 Washington, D.C. to London? 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9093 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Dec 2025
IAD - GRU
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Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

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

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

The flight was canceled 3 hours after original take off time

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.

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.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

They had a 4 hour delay and left my luggage in Iceland and it didn’t arrive in Portland until 11/1

Iceland air transfer was bad. They lost my luggage and I just received it 11/1

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Suddenly, I don't find my flight back on the app Help Ticket 0757345716866 Hoeflich Flight back Sunday ib5333 Ib2629 Ib4268

Was all good.l including a sofdrink. AA improved significantly. There was no entertainment.

I've taken British Airways before and it has been great. On this trip to Spain and Portugal we had two BA flights. On both flights we were taken by bus from the terminal out to the plane on the tarmac. There were many older folks on these flights, and to ask people in their 70s to lug their carry-on and personal items up the long mobile staircase to the plane entrance, is very disturbing. I won't be taking British Airways in the future. Many people on these flights were very unhappy.

The food on the flight was of marginal quality. Small bits of chicken, instant mashed potatoes and some carrots. The rolls were very dry, nearly inedible. The seats were quite small and didn’t allow for any shifting of position during the flight. There was limited leg room.0

The seats are so small that you can barely move at all. Don't try to eat with utensils in your seat either - you will elbow your neighbor in the face. Miserably small and I swear they are shrinking every time I fly. Food was meh (per usual), but at least there is free alcohol on an overseas flight. Doesn't make up for sitting in a torture chamber while hurtling through the air with hundreds of fussy people, but it's something. Entertainment options (movies, shows) are okay, nothing special, but at least there are screens, because most of the seats in these large planes do not have adjustable lighting - or air control - that you can get to, it's too high to reach - which makes reading impossible. Zero stars, AA.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

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

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

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