Britannia Airways - BAL > Reviews

Advantages: entertainment, meals
Disadvantages: cramped seats

...comparing charter airlines I think Britannia rank highly. Staff are friendly and the meals are certainly better than thier rivals. They also lead the way in this market in terms of entertainment, to hand out a free audio headset may not seem any great perk but when you consider that most rivals charge for this it is a nice touch and the programmes and / or films shown are good choices with mass market appeal. The flights I have taken with Britannia ... Read review

Advantages: got us to our destination on time
Disadvantages: how long have you got?

My husband,myself and our two children aged 14 and 4 travelled from Birmingham to Sanford, Florida in April. We had been 4 times previously with different airline. We were very happy to find an airline going to Florida from Birmingham as we live in the midlands and so would cut out a lot of hassle by flying from this airport. On the way to florida the plane was on time, the staff were fine, although i wouldn't describe them as friendly. The plane ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, efficient and excellent service. Well organised on boarding
Disadvantages: If you get a delay, it can be costly :(

...flown with no parents. However Britannia flew us on their Boeing 767 in top style with great service. There was no turbulence and the entertainment service i recieved (360 Service) kept us occupied all the way to Luqa Airport. I have flown with many airlines (British Airways, Air europa, Monarch, Airtours International) and i must say that Britannia were the best. I really do recommend that you fly with this airline because the service is excellent. ... Read review

Advantages: Well known, not too expensive
Disadvantages: long queues at check in, pay for meal,legroom.

...because I particularly dont like Britannia but because I know that you can have a better experience elsewhere and for that reason I wouldnt recommend it to others. In my opinion you cant beat Virgin! ... Read review

Advantages: reasonable prices
Disadvantages: max pax

Brittania airways have deteriorated in recent years but in comparison to other airlines are still ok. However they are definately 'max pax' rather than space and grace. I refuse to travel on their 767s now. On a 757 the seats are a reasonable width configured 3 -3 (they can't fit another line in) but on a 767 the arrangment is 2 4 2 (even BA only do 2 3 2) and having a son we always end up in one of the seats of 4. The seats are too narrow and I travel ... Read review

Advantages: Fairly Punctual, Nice Staff
Disadvantages: Cramped, uncomfortable seats

...brother and i flew with Britannia Airways to Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. The flight left Gatwick about half an hour late which wasn't too bad seeing as it was December and there was bad weather in London. We didn't pay for the in-flight meals which were very expensive, instead we took our own snacks! The seats very uncomfortable and there was not much leg-room and i was glad to get out after 4 hours! Anyway they came around selling headsets ... Read review

Advantages: All round good service
Disadvantages: None

...reason is because flights with Britannia (who are owned by Thomson)are so enjoyable and hassle free. We are greeted as we step on the plane by a cheerful stewardess (sorry, "flight attendant") who hands us a newspaper (comics and colouring books for the kids).In-flight entertainment is actually worth watching (usually something like Men Behaving Badly, Jasper Carrott and Ab Fab), alternatively there's various audio channels (just avoid the easy listening!). ... Read review

Advantages: None What so Ever
Disadvantages: Leg Room and Inefficiency

I have just returned from a holiday in Kenya, not a cheap holiday I might add. The flights where on Britannia. We departed Manchester and stopped a Gatwick where although the stop was for over 2 hours we where not allowed to disembark. The leg room and the seat width were terrible, I am not a big person 5'7" and 9 stone and very uncomfortable. A taller lady was nearly reduced to tears when the people in front tried to recline. The return journey ... Read review

Advantages: service, food
Disadvantages: no room

...to Tunisia. I flew by Britannia Airways. The staff were friendly and it was nice to have a free newspaper!! However, tall people like myself will suffer due to lack of space and there is just no room between your seat and the seat in front. I am a vegetarian and I was disgusted to receive a full a english breakfast. I was also annoyed that they didn't give me anything else that was vegetarian. So make sure that you book a vegetarian meal before hand. ... Read review

Advantages: well organised, on time
Disadvantages: no frills

...no more! Overall, I enjoyed my Britannia experience and would certainly use the them again. ... Read review

Advantages: Punctual flights
Disadvantages: Food not too good

...time we have flown with Britannia and we all enjoyed a very pleasant flight. The flight departed and arrived on time on both the inward and outward flights. In fact our return flight departed and arrived 20 minutes early, although it was a little rushed getting every passenger on board in time. The children received an inflight magazine on each flight which kept them quiet for a while. The meal on board was not particularly pleasant but was edible. ... Read review

Advantages: Food OK, cheap.
Disadvantages: Cramped, cold and rude staff

I flew with Brittania from Birmingham Airport to Gran Canaria. The flight was fine with good weather. However, the seat space was so cramped I felt like a battery hen. No room to stretch, or even read a book. Everytime the person behind moved, they bashed the back of my seat and by the end of the flight I was about ready to explode. On the return flight, it was about 3am. The aircraft was absolutely freezing. I asked an air hostess for a blanket ... Read review