"Mr. Wang, welcome to London" Back in 6/2017, I had the super great honor to ride an A380 on…read moreSingapore air paid for by my family for finishing undergrad. I wanted to go somewhere to calm myself down from all the mental distress I had when I was mistreated by a professor at my university and the lack of feeling my then girlfriend had at my graduation. I still forgave my ex when I got to Piccadilly Circus. So after my family heard about they said it's better I go to London. They made the right decision because it was the only time in my life that I got to ride an A380. Even in economy, the seats were very comfortable. I had a nice window seat and the best thing I could do is just relax and "mmmmmm aaaaaaaaah" chill out and look out whatever country the plane passed by. Saw India and it was cool. The flight crew was so sweet, they greeted me with a very dashing smile and kept me at peace. Even though the price is higher than going from SFO to Singapore, I still had a good time. luscious food tht is to die for. I would do this trip again because I not only enjoyed it but got a hefty amount of points to my KrisFlyer card and had nice food and drink.

This is my first Yelp review written in Malaysia! I've just flown home to visit my parents…read more I've always stated that Singapore Airlines is my favourite airline but I've not actually flown with them for 3 years. So, it was nice to come back to an old favourite to find that it still lives up to all my rose-tinted memories. I travelled on their new double-decker A380. Instead of stuffing the aircraft full of the theoretical maximum 800 seats, Singapore Airlines have configured the plane to hold 471 passengers in 4 classes - Suites, First Class, Business Class and economy. Now, not being a fat cat like Tony Blair, I flew economy but was pleased to find that the rear cabin of the upper deck is economy class - I managed to snag a seat in the upper deck cabin. Booking my flight online through www.singaporeair.com was simple and I was able to reserve my seat online. By the way, a useful website to look up if you're flying is www.seatguru.com which tells you which the good seats are on an aicraft - the site is divided by airline and then the airline's aircraft. I was excited to board the upper deck and we had to walk through the Business Class cabin to get there - well, if those were business class seats, First Class and Suites must be palatial. The business class seats were bigger than the First Class I've seen on other carriers. The economy cabin seemed more spacious than on 747s - the seat width is wider though the seat pitch (distance to the seat in front of you) is a staandard 32 inches. The upper deck is configured in a 2-4-2 seat formation, which also makes it seem less crowded but the main deck economy cabin is in a more familiar 3-4-3 seat configuration. The window seats also have a shelf to rest things on. The entertaiment is state of the art and easily the best on any aircraft I've been on - huge 10.6 inch diagonal TV screen with high def picture. You also have ports to allow you to connect a USB stick or media player to play your own movies or photos onto the screen. There's a huge selection of movies (including flims still on in the cinema), TV shows, music and games to keep you entertained as well as more cerebral pastimes such as language programs to help you learn new languages. In fact, I wanted the flight to last longer so that I could make more use of the entertainment system. The seat was comfortable and I slept easily. There are little touches like small reading lights - the ceiling reading lights sometimes throw shadows. However, the main attraction of Singapore Airlines is the service. There is a natural and genuine warmth to the welcome that you receive and they look after you well. On the A380, I was able to hang out and chat to the cabin staff in the rear galley about the plane and their favorite cities in the world etc. By the way, there's a also a staircase at the rear of the cabin that you can go between the upper and main decks. In an era of financial cutbacks in the aviation industry, it's nice to see that Singapore airlines have still retained the little extras which show class - proper hot towels at the start of the flight, Givenchy bags containing complimentary toiletries and menus offering genuine choice and food which doesn't taste like airline food. Singapore Changi Airport is another huge plus for Singapore Airlines. After the cramped horror Heathrow where they seem to want to bleed you dry, it's so nice to arrive at Changi with free internet, free movie theatre, free city tour if your transit is longer than 5 hours, free nature trails, butterfly farm and orchid exhibits, free gaming area, free foot massages and a swimming pool. The retail and restaurant area puts to shame many malls in the UK. Singapore Airlines, I salute you. Your position as my favourite airline is well earned!!

The first-class lounge isn't vastly better than the business lounge upstairs. But if you qualify,…read moreuse it. Why? The exclusive first class check-in and security lane is a blessed relief from the queues outside--yes, even the fast track queues in the main body of the terminal. Not only are there many fewer travellers in line, but the space available to disassemble and recompose yourself really eases frayed nerves. And there's a corridor direct from security into the lounge, so you needn't dodge the duty-free shopping crazed tourists. Almost worth springing for a first-class ticket for this benefit alone. The lounge proper is comfy enough, and the choice of food is pretty good. It goes beyond snacks; you can get a proper meal. But beware that it's a real hike to B and C gates.

Given my choice of airline, I don't often fly out of Terminal 4, but it still has a lot going for…read moreit when I have. Fast security times due to multiple entry points allows you a little pre-flight buffer if you arrive closer to departure. Use some of that saved time to hit up the quick or slow dining options before you depart: The Commission, Star Light, Caviar House for you high-rollers, Prince of Wales for the rest of us, and of course (of course) Pret! Pro tip 1: since they never put flight gates up until 1 hour before, walk down toward gate 14 to hang out in a less-crowded space instead of right beyond security. Also kids will love the play area there, and head up the stairs to the birds eye runway view (everybody loves that--even an elevator). Pro tip 2: T4 by TfL means train transfer (Piccadilly and Elizabeth) unless you get the every-30-min T4 direct. You know I'll return, because if my ticket says T4 what else am I gonna do?

The other cities in Europe have something to learn from London. When you land in a new city, it can…read morebe daunting to try to figure out how to utilize the public transportation. But in London, things are made much easier because you can use your apple pay to tap in and tap out. Easy peasy lemon squeezie! The airport is far from the city center- about an hour ride. So get ready to get comfy!

This is the terminal I landed in when I arrived to London from LAX and also the same terminal where…read moreI flew out of to go to my layover in Germany. Arriving here was simple and going to the custom agent was fine. Baggage claim was simple and going to the parking structure was easy. The issue I had was when I came to leave London. My flight was a morning flight at 6am so I arrived early at 3am to check in my bag with Lufthansa airline. But they don't open the baggage check in until 5am. So I had to line up because everyone was waiting and the line started extending. Once the bags were checked in, we now had to wait for TSA to open and that had a line. Then I had to take the long walk to get to my departing gate. The waiting area at the departing gate did not have a power outlet to charge your phone.

Heathrow terminal 2 serves Star Alliance including United, Thai, Lufthansa, Singapore and others…read more Security is well organized and expeditious each time I have been through. Inbound it was fully automated for US Passport and certain other countries. Once you clear security, it is a solid 15 - 20 minute hike to the United gates and club. Plenty of bathrooms and restaurants. Wide walkways and mining walkways if you prefer. 30 - 90 minutes (12 miles) to central London depending on traffic. Train is 60 minutes.

I like flying to and from Gatwick. The experience has always been less hectic than traveling to…read moreHeathrow. Perhaps because it's smaller. We used this airport quite a bit when we were stationed in the UK. Not that it was closer. It was just more convenient back then since there was a bus that would transport us back to the base. Our most recent experience was just as nice. We were dropped off at the terminal via a NCL chartered transfer from the Southampton cruise terminal. Checking in through British Airways was a breeze. We had no issues going through security. In fact, the security officers were actually quite pleasant. There was a big duty free store that we had to walk through before getting to the south terminal. The BA lounges were all easy to find after that. We had a delay before boarding, but BA kept us informed the entire time. I'm writing this review now because it may be the last time we fly out of Gatwick again. British Airways will be flying a new route from Tampa to London Heathrow later this year. Hopefully it will be just as convenient after the change.

We took a direct Norse flight from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) into London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…read more They are a secondary hub for British Airways and one of the largest operating bases for budget flights. My experience with this airline is only as an arrival, as I travelled through other parts of Europe by train and by air. The arrival was quite smooth as far as international travel is concerned. We were able to get through customs quickly. However sadly no stamp on the passport for the international travel. Restrooms had abundant stalls but there were really busy. The handwashing stations were individually in each stall. I had a decent experience in the women's stalls where I was comfortable enough to brush my teeth and wash my face. However my boyfriend mentioned that the men's side was really gross, not clean enough to clean up and reset after the long flight. My favorite thing about this airport is that it is connected to a train system that will take you into central London or whichever surrounding area you need to get to. Navigating was pretty simple. A quick and convenient arrival. I would consider flying back into this airport in the future.

Warning: avoid Jewels Airport Transfers if you value professionalism over extortion. After an…read moreexhausting 9.5-hour flight, our driver showed up late, loaded our three bags, and only as we were driving off said they wouldn't have fit in a saloon -- then demanded extra payment. Attempts to resolve the issue were met with argumentative behaviour and aggressive, intimidating body language, making what should have been a simple transfer unnecessarily stressful. At one point, he pulled over at a gas station and walked away to call the office, leaving us to try and repack the luggage ourselves. If you're booking from Gatwick or Heathrow, be aware that luggage issues may not be handled professionally. I will not use this service again.

We used Jewels Airport Transfers recently for a pickup at Heathrow Terminal 5 and then on to…read moreLeicester. We had a return trip scheduled for the following week. Our driver was at Heathrow when we arrived - he stayed in close cell phone contact we us until we met him in front of Costa Coffee. He was very professional, the vehicle was clean and comfortable, and the trip to Leicester was wonderful. Our return trip was in a larger vehicle with a different driver - he also stayed in close contact with us and met us in the lobby of our hotel. He was very personable and helpful, and the return trip to Heathrow was flawless. At all times we felt safe and secure. I was pleasantly surprised at the level of professionalism, efficiency and courtesy extended by both drivers and with the company in general. We would definitely use Jewel Airport Transfers again in the future. 5 + stars!

Took their car from Gatwick. Was told that we would get a 20% discount to book the return with them…read moreso we did. We went to Heathrow the return which was half the distance to gatwick. With the discount and the shorter distance the price was still the same. I attempted to discuss how that could be with the driver but he would not budge, telling me the price was fair when it clearly wasn't. I only booked the return trip becuase of the return customer discount.

We used their service to get from Gatwick to Heathrow. During the ride my wallet fell out without…read moreme realizing it. Our driver, Saj, was awesome about returning the wallet, shipping it to me and taking his personal time to do so. I'm so impressed with his honesty, integrity and willingness to go above and beyond. Would would definitely use this company again.

Where to start. Brilliant from start to finish. Our family used Airport Cars 5 times in the past…read moremonth. Drivers on time, corteous, friendly. Prompt texting re drivers arrival. Great office back up. Our routes were Heathrow to London hotel, london hotel to Heathrow, London hotel to Gatwick, Stansted airport (late arrival by 2 hours in the middle of the night and driver still waiting) to Ashford area in Kent, Kent to Heathrow. Would definitely recommend and for sure we would use again. We felt the fares were very reasonable for great reliable service. Made the holiday connecting in many different directions so easy. Gold star service. Thank you very much Airport Cars.

Great service. Knowledgeable driver. Easy website. Would have liked to have gotten a text…read moreconfirming my booking at least 12-24 hours prior tho. Would still recommend