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Cheapest round-trip
$282
Typical prices: $357-$326
Frontier, JetBlue
Fri 9/4Sun 9/6
AUS - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $168-$338
Frontier
Wed 8/5
AUS - RIC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $290 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $281 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Richmond (AUS-RIC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond 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 Austin to Richmond

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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9:58 am - 6:20 pm
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RIC
7h 22m
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9:38 am - 3:26 pm
RIC
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AUS
6h 48m
1 stop
$282Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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2:40 pm - 11:04 pm
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RIC
7h 24m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:40 pm
RIC
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AUS
8h 40m
1 stop
$290JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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1:00 pm - 11:15 pm
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RIC
9h 15m
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9:38 am - 3:26 pm
RIC
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AUS
6h 48m
1 stop
$297JetBlue
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9
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6:30 am - 5:52 pm
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RIC
10h 22m
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4:42 pm - 9:32 am
RIC
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AUS
17h 50m
1 stop
$319Frontier
Fri, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 19
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6:30 am - 5:52 pm
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RIC
10h 22m
1 stop
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4:42 pm - 9:32 am
RIC
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AUS
17h 50m
1 stop
$320Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
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6:30 am - 5:51 pm
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RIC
10h 21m
1 stop
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5:31 pm - 9:32 am
RIC
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AUS
17h 01m
1 stop
$323Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 27
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1:00 pm - 11:15 pm
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RIC
9h 15m
1 stop
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9:38 am - 3:26 pm
RIC
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AUS
6h 48m
1 stop
$331JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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1:00 pm - 11:15 pm
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RIC
9h 15m
1 stop
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9:38 am - 3:26 pm
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AUS
6h 48m
1 stop
$333JetBlue
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 27
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8:12 pm - 5:52 pm
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RIC
20h 40m
1 stop
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6:47 pm - 7:27 pm
RIC
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AUS
25h 40m
1 stop
$339Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 26
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6:30 am - 5:52 pm
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RIC
10h 22m
1 stop
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4:42 pm - 9:32 am
RIC
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AUS
17h 50m
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$340Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Richmond flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to Richmond?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Richmond?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond, 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 Austin to Richmond is September, where tickets cost $340 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $628 and $564 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Richmond?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Richmond, 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 Austin to Richmond, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Richmond 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 Austin to Richmond

  • What are some reasons to upgrade to Business Class on American Airlines when flying from Austin to Richmond?

    You will most likely enjoy your trip to Richmond much more when you choose to upgrade to Business Class. When you upgrade, you get seats that are wider and offer more legroom, a wider array of meal choices that you can pair with award-winning wines, and a free inflight entertainment system that offers a huge selection of choices.

  • Which airline on this trip offers a service for kids flying alone?

    United Airlines offers this service, and it is meant for kids that are 5 to 14 years old. When kids use this service, they get a wristband at the gate to show they are important travelers, and then on the plane, the staff will make sure they are well cared for right until they deplane at the destination. Once there, staff will ensure they are handed over to the appropriate parents or guardians.

  • If I think about my environmental footprint when I fly, which airline should I choose for this trip?

    Spirit Airlines is committed to acknowledging and addressing the environmental impact of air travel and its operations. They actively promote environmental awareness among their team members and business partners. Spirit Airlines expects all its stakeholders to conduct daily operations in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Furthermore, they are dedicated to adopting sustainable environmental practices and continuously seeking opportunities to improve their eco-friendly initiatives.

  • What are some of the quickest flight options on this route?

    The one-stop flight aboard American Airlines that has a layover at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) can have you at the Richmond International Airport (RIC) in about 4 h 30 min. When you travel on the one-stop flight aboard Delta Air Lines, you will have a layover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and should expect to be at the Richmond International Airport (RIC) in about 4 h 50 min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Richmond?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Richmond was $130 for a one-way ticket and $282 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and Richmond?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to Richmond?

    Austin airport is called Austin Bergstrom and the only airport in Richmond is Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Richmond?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Richmond?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Richmond, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Richmond, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Richmond are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $531 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $487 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to Richmond?

    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 Austin to Richmond.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from Austin 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 Austin to Richmond?

    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 Richmond with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and RIC 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 Austin to Richmond?

    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 Richmond from Austin 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 Austin to Richmond

  • A much easier way to get to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) without driving yourself is to take the Capital Metro number 20 bus that goes from the Riverside/Congress Station to the airport in 26 minutes or so.
  • Since there are no direct flights to be had on this trip, you should expect to have layovers at airports such as Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • If you want to bring carry-on bags with you on a flight on JetBlue, bags going in the overhead bin cannot be bigger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, and under the seat, they cannot be bigger than 17 x 13 x 8 inches. There is no weight limit for either type of bag.
  • Travelers planning to check their luggage on Delta Air Lines should be aware that the checked bags must adhere to specific guidelines. The weight of each bag should not exceed 50 lb, and the total linear dimensions, which include length, width, and height, should not exceed 62 inches.
  • If you want to bring a set of golf clubs on a flight on United Airlines, make sure it is in a hard case, and the total linear dimensions of the case cannot exceed 62 inches. If the bag weighs more than 50 lb, it will be subject to an overweight fee.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Richmond. 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 Austin to Richmond? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
DEN - ORF
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

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.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

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

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Everything went as planned. The only issue I had was with the gate C31 attendant. The person could barely speak English and was very difficult to understand.

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

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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