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Trip: IAD-FRA, FRA-CPH, CPH-ARN, ARN-LHR, LHR-ATH, ATH-ZRH, ZRH-IAD
Aegean Airlines is one of the smaller Star Alliance members, with a fleet of 64 aircraft and 118 destinations in the Eurasian region. While European Star Alliance members are dominated by the Lufthansa Group, Aegean stands alone. Before this March 2024 trip to Europe, I had never flown Aegean, but after flying with them from London Heathrow to Athens, and then Athens to Zurich, I have to say I am extremely impressed. Aegean offers bids to upgrade to business class, and while I missed the mark on this flight, this Aegean Airlines economy class review will show you that it was a very pleasant experience.
Quick Take: Aegean Airlines Economy Class Review
| Category | Rating (Out of 10) |
|---|---|
| Seat Comfort | 😐 6/10 |
| Dining & Beverages | ✅ 8/10 |
| Service & Crew | ✅ 10/10 |
| Lounge Access | ✅ N/A |
| Value for Points/Cash | ✅ 8/10 |
Aegean impresses all around with their incredible crews and service. Only real complaint is how tight the seats can be.
Flight Details
Airline: Aegean Airlines
Flight: A3 603
Route: London Heathrow (LHR) – Athens (ATH)
Cabin Class: Economy
Aircraft: Airbus A321neo
Seat: 31E
Booking Method: Cash
Cost: $301 (one-way)
Date: March 21, 2024
Flight Time: 3h 45m
Preflight
Check-in for the flight at Heathrow was seamless, and thanks to my Star Alliance Gold status through my United Premier 1K status, I was able to get priority access or “fast-track” through security, which covers myself and one other individual flying with me. While Aegean has no dedicated lounge at Heathrow, I was able to visit the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge and the United Club Heathrow lounge. Unfortunately, the Singapore SilverKris lounge was closed, and all three lounges are in the B concourse of Terminal 2, where our gate was leaving out of the A concourse. Make sure to allow yourself enough time if you’re going to be visiting the lounge!
The boarding process was fairly chaotic and without order, but I blame that more on the outsourced staff working the flight at Heathrow than on the airline. Regardless, that was a fairly stressful event.
Seat & Cabin
Aegean’s “neo” fleet is fairly new, clean, and comfortable. It is laid out in the traditional 3-3 configuration, with a pitch of 30 inches and a width of 18 inches. That legroom was definitely tight, but the actual cushion of the seat was comfortable, and although I didn’t have the exit row seats, it was fine enough for this relatively long hop over to Athens.
Dining & Beverages
As most of the European full-service airlines have transitioned to a bistro on board where you have to pay for refreshments, I was surprised to see that this flight had complimentary meal service.
I had a beef patty with potatoes and carrots, and a greek-ish type of salad with vegetables. I’m not saying that this meal was going to win any awards, but it wasn’t half bad for it being free!
The crew came by with two drink services as well, which was a lovely touch. Wine was complimentary, and we also got a chocolate candy.
In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity
Aegean has wifi on board its aircraft, with access starting at 6 euros for texting and basic internet surfing. If you are traveling in Business or are a Miles+Bonus Gold member, you can enjoy free wifi with streaming capabilities during the entire journey.
Anyone can stream free movies, music, popular series and more on their phone, tablet or laptop by connecting to the wifi service and going to aegeanwifi.com.
Final Verdict
Service on this flight was fantastic, with warmth and a care for the product they were delivering. The food was adequate, and the seat was tight, but comfortable enough. Aegean, in my opinion, is one of the best airlines in Europe. While my experience flying them spans a total of two flights, they’ve definitely impressed with their warm and attentive service. I hope after reading this Aegean Airlines economy class review, you’ll find an opportunity to fly this small but mighty airline!
Overall Rating: 8/10
What are your thoughts? Have you flown Aegean? Let me know in the comments!
As always, Live Life One Trip at a Time!
