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$49 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Buffalo

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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Typical prices: $278-$139
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Cheapest non-stop
$97
Typical prices: $271-$139
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Buffalo (ATL-BUF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Buffalo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Buffalo

Sun, Jun 28 - Tue, Jun 30
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8:30 am - 10:40 am
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11:50 am - 2:05 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
$97Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 2
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8:20 am - 10:29 am
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11:29 am - 1:41 pm
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$98Frontier
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 11
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$100Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 10
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2:48 pm - 5:08 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$101Frontier
Sun, Jul 19 - Fri, Jul 24
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2h 20mnonstop
$102Frontier
Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
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2h 20mnonstop
$106Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:45 am - 1:55 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 5:13 pm
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2h 23mnonstop
$108Frontier
Thu, Jun 25 - Fri, Jun 26
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2h 10mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 5:13 pm
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$116Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19
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2h 09mnonstop
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$117Frontier
Tue, Jun 23 - Sat, Jul 4
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$118Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Buffalo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to Buffalo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Buffalo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Buffalo departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Buffalo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Buffalo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Buffalo on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Atlanta, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to Buffalo is February, where tickets cost $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $259 and $239 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Buffalo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Buffalo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Buffalo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to Buffalo

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Atlanta to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Atlanta to Buffalo

  • Which airlines have lounges at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta have lounges at ATL. You can access the AA and United lounges by showing your flight ticket and paying at the door, but the Delta lounge is open to members only. The AA lounge is on Concourse T around Gate T10. United Club is also on Concourse T around Gate T11. Delta has multiple locations at ATL; they have two locations on Concourses A and D and single locations on Concourses B, C, E, F, and T.

  • Does Buffalo Niagara International Airport offer family services?

    BUF is a family-friendly airport, and they have provided passengers with baby care facilities and a children’s play area for the older kids. The nursing lounges feature baby changing tables, comfortable seating, and power outlets. You’ll find the nursing lounges at BUF around Gate 12. For the older kids, the airport has a Fisher-Price branded children’s play area around Gate 19.

  • How do I get downtown from Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

    The bus serves the airport, and NFTA Metro Route 204 provides nonstop service between BUF and downtown Buffalo. The buses cost about $2.50 and depart every 30min during peak hours. The regular metro buses also serve the airport, and Route 24, Route 27, and Route 68 provide the services from BUF. Option B is taking a taxi or the shared-ride shuttles. You’ll find this on the Arrivals Level of the terminal, across from Crosswalk 3. Car rentals are an option for those looking to drive from BUF, and companies have counters on the Arrivals level near Crosswalks 3 and 4.

  • Does Buffalo Niagara International Airport offer accessible services?

    BUF is an accessible airport. The airport has provided ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and reserved parking spots for passengers with limited mobility. These passengers can also organize wheelchair assistance at BUF through their airlines. Low-vision passengers will have access to the free Aira services at BUF, while hard-of-hearing passengers have TTY telephones and visual paging services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Buffalo was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Atlanta and Buffalo?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Atlanta to Buffalo. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Buffalo flight route: Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, WestJet, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Atlanta and Buffalo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    There are nonstop flights from Atlanta to Buffalo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Buffalo, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Buffalo are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $252 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Atlanta to Buffalo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Atlanta is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Buffalo with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline. Booking your flights between Atlanta and BUF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to Buffalo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Buffalo from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $40 or less one-way and $121 or less round-trip.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) is a busy airport with two terminals and seven concourses. The airport complex is connected by a train that runs every 5-10min and moving walkways.
  • Are you traveling with your pet? ATL has provided several pet relief areas for your furry companion. There are pet relief areas around the following gates: A10, E14, F7, B33, T7, and C19. There’s a pet relief area in the International Arrivals section and a dog park in the Domestic Terminal.
  • Around 570 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Atlanta to Buffalo. You can make this trip more sustainably with Delta Airlines, which offers a flight that emits 59% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • Set up your office as soon as you land on one of the workstations for passengers at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). The workstations are free to use, and the desks have power outlets and data ports. The workstations are airside around Gates 3, 14, and 20.
  • If you need baggage services at BUF, Smarte Carte is available, and they provide baggage carts at a fee. You’ll find Smarte Carte on the lower level in the baggage claim area.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Buffalo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Buffalo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Buffalo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Buffalo

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Buffalo to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to Buffalo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta to Buffalo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4255 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

No entertainment. Plane was so small had to pink tag a carry on ive used for 20 years easily on board. The fact the flight got in at midnight, had to wait for crew in fort wayne to allow the plane to approach the gate, THEN had to wait for bag on jet bridge made experience irritating at best.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

So overall the flight was just average and nothing special. They overbooked some of the flights and they ended up running out of overhead storage space so we had to check our carry-ons which wasn't terrible but we were inconvenienced because of the second connecting flight with a long layover we couldn't get our bags until the final destination. Most of the flight attendants were pretty good and overall the meals were not that great because the chicken was dry and overcooked. They also didn't provide butter or any kind of spread with the bread which is cheap and concerning. The American airlines staff at the check-in counter was kind of unprofessional because this lady just started singing in the middle of checking us in and that's weird. The worst part of the flights was the terrible conditions of the bathrooms which were unclean and did not have toilet paper or toilet tissue available which is kind of insane for a 14-hour and 8 and 1/2 hour flight.

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

Jet blue is always good - the one weird thing was that they started boarding about 20-30 minutes before the official boarding time on the app. Just something to be aware of!

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Jetblue provided a very good service during the flight, the plane in a very good condition, the crew is professional, everything was on time. That's it!

I have always loved JetBlue and had no complaints on my last trip… I will always recommend then. Thank you JetBlue

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Right now I’m still in Jamaica waiting on a flight to New York which I should be in New York from the 30th and I’m here in Jamaica

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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