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Advantages: Great start to a holiday
Disadvantages: Not going on holiday this year

...weeks in Cyprus, travelling with Helios Airways. Obviously the first day of your holiday can set the tone of the experience. Therefore, if the flight is bad the holiday is tainted (don't even ask about Majorca!!) We arrived at Birmingham airport one hour before the flight, were checked in quickly by a friendly Australian lady and just had time for a cup of tea and a sandwich before the flight was called. After being herded in by some rather ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Small planes, bad food, no in flight entertainment.

...everything and not to worry. Helios were just being petty. We then went back to the check in desk. Some of our cases were slightly heavy and it cost £80 for that. Finally we decided that we would go and chance that we would get it sorted out at the other end. This made me very down as I was worrying about what sort of problems we would encounter. Then it was time to fly! We were placed at the very back of the plane. Yes I know someone has ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap flights
Disadvantages: Cold, uncomfortable

...to Paphos in Cyprus with Helios Airlines. I have never travelled on such an old aircraft. The first sign that things weren't what they should was when we were told, after a four hour delay, that the plane was late coming because it had to stop to refuel. (This was only from Cyprus, it hadn't flown long haul from Australia or anything like that.) Apparently there were strong head winds. As we boarded I noticed that the galley was nothing more than ... Read review

Advantages: enjoyable flight
Disadvantages: nothing

...from Luton to Larnaca with Helios Airways...I was very sceptical and wary of this airline as i have never heard of them but i thought i would try them. Travel day came...As i boarded the aircraft i was greeted by the steward who was very cheerful and sat in my allocated seat.I noticed that the aircraft was really clean and well presented and surprisingly comfortable.There was an inflight movie,the food was good and the staff very friendly and spoke ... Read review

Advantages: cheap
Disadvantages: no choice in entertainment

Booked a flight with Helios as it was about £20 cheaper than Cyprus Airways & they are recently a newcomer to this route. Flight left 30 minutes late. Seats were made of leather & medium size/leg room. Business class is exactly the same size as economy, only difference is you get more choice of food and newspapers. We were given a drink & snack after take off & a Greek or English newspaper. 1 communal screen showing cheaper by the dozen movie. on ... Read review