British Airways vs AeroItalia: Which airline is better?

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British Airways

British Airways

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4.1 traveller score
AeroItalia

AeroItalia

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3 traveller score

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Ticket pricing

Baggage allowance and pricing

Seat comfort

Customer support

Ease of compensation and refunds

Route network

Aircraft quality

British AirwaysAeroItalia
2.22.2
Value
3.02.3
Legroom & seat comfort
2.31.9
Entertainment
2.12.4
Customer service
2.42.0
Food & beverage
2.82.5
Cleanliness
2.81.7
Ease of compensation & refunds

Airlines comparison

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  • How likely the airline is to pay out compensation for delays, cancellations, and damaged or lost luggage without help from AirAdvisor or going to court.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Likelihood to pay for delays
    Very unlikely
    Unlikely
    Likelihood to pay for cancellations
    Likely
    Likely
    Likelihood to pay for lost luggage
    Unlikely
    Likely
    Likelihood to pay for damaged luggage
    Likely
    Unlikely
  • Policies detailing the weight and size of bags allowed on the plane.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Small cabin bag weight
    15kg
    10kg
    Small cabin bag size
    45 x 36 x 20 cm
    40 x 30 x 20 cm
    Large cabin bag weight
    15kg
    10kg
    Checked luggage weight
    15kg, 23kg, 32kg max
    10kg, 20kg, 26kg, 32kg
  • Data taken from customer reviews of British Airways and AeroItalia.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Legroom & seat comfort
    3.0 out of 5
    2.3 out of 5
    Baggage policy & handling
    2.5 out of 5
    2.8 out of 5
    Ticket change & cancellation flexibility
    2.7 out of 5
    1.7 out of 5
    Customer service
    2.1 out of 5
    2.4 out of 5
    Value for money
    2.2 out of 5
    2.2 out of 5
    In-flight entertainment (Wi-Fi, TV, movies)
    2.3 out of 5
    1.9 out of 5
    Cleanliness
    2.8 out of 5
    2.5 out of 5
    Check-in & boarding
    2.8 out of 5
    2.4 out of 5
    Food & beverage
    2.4 out of 5
    2.0 out of 5
    Ease of compensation & refunds
    2.8 out of 5
    1.7 out of 5
  • The total number of destinations served by the airline.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Number of countries
    38
    54
    Number of airports
    164
    190
  • Does the airline have a frequent flyer or loyalty program.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Program available
    Yes
    Yes
    Number of programs/tiers available
    1
    5
  • Factors that could impact flight safety.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Average age of aircraft in the fleet
    11.2 years
    4.2 years
    Major incidents in the past 5 years
    0
    0
  • The percentage of flights that depart on time, indicating the airline's efficiency in maintaining schedules.
    British Airways
    AeroItalia
    Percentage of flights departing on time
    66.1%
    68.4%
    Percentage of flights cancelled
    1.1%
    0.8%

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Airlines features

Airline 1

66.1%

on-time 2024

Airline 2

68.4%

on-time 2024

Describe punctuality and cancellation rates for both airlines.

Airline 1's minimum seat pitch (the space between your seat and the seat in front) is 28 inches and its minimum seat width is 16 inches.

Airline 2's minimum seat pitch is also 28 inches but its seat width is 18 inches.

Describe safety ratings, audits and incident history for both airlines. The average age of the fleet is also worth mentioning.

Airline 1

3,000

+75 last quarter

Airline 2

3,500

+25 last quarter

Describe how the number of complaints and the overall member rating have changed for both airlines.

Describe the in-flight food and drink offer of both airlines (complimentary or paid, menu highlights).

Quote an independent review of Airline 1 here.

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Quote an independent review of Airline 2 here.

Source: Skytrax

Do the airlines offer airport lounges? Many airports also have paid lounges available separately from the ticket.

Describe both airlines' pet policies (cabin, hold, assistance animals).

Describe both airlines' sustainability programmes and social initiatives.

Discussion

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Domenico M.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

The flight from Rome to Sicily was delayed by approximately 6 hours.

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Caterina D.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

i want to have the refund as you dont informed me about the date of the change so i coudnt use the flight and want to have the full refund

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Loris F.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

The airline never notified us that it was cancelled , nor did they respond to inquiries, nor did they give us an option to rebook. We discovered our flight was cancelled when we got to the airport.

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Enea B.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

We waited more than 5 hours to board and nobody provided us with any reason.

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Mike B.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

I arrived on time but on a different airport (milan malpensa insted of linate) to avoid the delay due to the next suggested flight (9 hours later). Of course i had to provide for a transfer by car from milan malpensa to linate (where i had parking for my car) I was with my wife and 2 babies (2 and 5 yera-old)

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Kelly B.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

instead of arriving 5th May 10.10 am arrived 15. 10in afternoon this is after arriving in london from overnight journey from johannesburg - in johannesburg 4th May we had to wait approximately 9 hours after BA cancelled local flight twice instead of leaving Durban at 1500 they changed to 13.35 then changed to 11.35 then finally at 10.10 am

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Henry T.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

The flight was delayed due to failings in the airport, baggage travelator not working, staff shortages, long queues to board, no online check in.

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Laura B.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

BA told passengers the flight was cancelled. British Airways did not give a reason for this cancellation. BA never gave a voucher for new ticket or even a hotel in Geneva... In fact I never heard ANYTHING from British Airways about this matter. They did not give any money back for the original ticket either. They did not email or call me about the cancellation, nor offer to help my son find a hotel or a new flight.

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Rachel J.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

No food or drink was offered. No explanation was provided by British Airways - I was left completely in the dark. I had to buy my own lunch and drinks at the airport due to the delay. The delay had a significant impact upon my onward journey.

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