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Cheapest round-trip
$738
Typical prices: $757-$590
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ORD - TIA • 2 stops
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$296
Typical prices: $431-$485
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Sun 10/4
ORD - TIA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $766 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tirana (ORD-TIA)

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

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 31
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5:10 pm - 4:35 pm
ORD
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TIA
40h 25m
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1:30 pm - 3:10 pm
TIA
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ORD
32h 40m
1 stop
$738LOT
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16
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11:05 am - 9:00 am
ORD
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TIA
14h 55m
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9:45 am - 8:12 pm
TIA
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ORD
17h 27m
2 stops
$739Air Canada
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:40 pm - 11:25 pm
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TIA
18h 45m
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12:05 pm - 1:20 pm
TIA
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ORD
32h 15m
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$740Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Sep 20
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4:40 pm - 2:40 pm
ORD
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TIA
15h 00m
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3:50 am - 2:30 pm
TIA
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ORD
17h 40m
1 stop
$741Air Serbia
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 29
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2:40 pm - 1:50 pm
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TIA
16h 10m
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2:30 pm - 3:55 pm
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ORD
32h 25m
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$742SWISS
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:40 pm - 1:50 pm
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TIA
16h 10m
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12:05 pm - 1:20 pm
TIA
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ORD
32h 15m
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$743Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:35 pm - 12:10 pm
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TIA
15h 35m
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8:45 am - 7:39 pm
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ORD
17h 54m
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$744American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 2
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7:30 pm - 8:20 pm
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17h 50m
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9:55 am - 10:44 pm
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19h 49m
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$745KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:30 pm - 11:20 pm
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17h 50m
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2:30 pm - 12:35 pm
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29h 05m
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$746Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 17
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9:40 pm - 11:25 pm
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18h 45m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Tirana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana, 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana is March, where tickets cost $527 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,019 and $868 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana, 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$296
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Tirana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Tirana 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 Chicago to Tirana flights

  • Does either ORD or MDW have an on-site airport hotel?

    Of the two Chicago airports, ORD is the only one that has a hotel on site. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport hotel is across from Terminal 2. You can get to all of the terminals quickly and easily by way of an underground walkway. Some benefits of this convenient and comfortable accommodation include an indoor pool, room service, wheelchair accessibility, a business center, and much more.

  • How can I get from TIA into city center Tirana on public transportation?

    From TIA, you can catch either a LU-NA bus or a Rinas bus into city center Tirana. Both buses will drop you off behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes. You can also catch a taxi at the Arrivals curb of TIA. The journey into city center takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Can I rent a car from TIA airport?

    Yes, if you have the proper paperwork. You will find a number of car rental agencies located near the exit doors of the Public Area at TIA. Some of the companies that have counters include ARA Auto Rental, Enterprise, Eurocar Rentals, Europcar, Avis, Albania Airport Rent-A-Car, and SIXT.

  • What documentation do I need to fly from Chicago to Albania?

    As a US citizen entering Albania, you will need to show a valid passport that remains valid for 3 months beyond the date of your arrival into the country. This passport must have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. US citizens do not need a visa to enter Albania. However, if you plan to stay in Albania for longer than a year, you must apply for a residency permit.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana was $296 for a one-way ticket and $738 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Tirana?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Tirana?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Tirana, also known as Tirana Rinas.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Tirana?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Tirana?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tirana from Chicago?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Tirana.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Tirana, Austrian Airlines or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Tirana are Austrian Airlines and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $971 and an overall rating of 7.6, Austrian Airlines is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $927 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Tirana?

    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 Chicago to Tirana.

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

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

    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 Tirana with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and TIA 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 Chicago to Tirana?

    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 Tirana from Chicago 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana

  • Located in the midwestern United States, Chicago, Illinois has two international airports, the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and the Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD is a hub for United and American Airlines. MDW is a hub for Southwest and a focus city for Frontier. The Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza TIA serves the capital city of Albania and is a hub for Wizz Air, Albanian Airlines, Belle Air, and others.
  • When you are booking a flight from ORD to TIA through KAYAK, you can find both one and two-stop flights. Airlines such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, United, and British Airways are among the airlines offering flights from ORD to TIA with one stop, often in London, Frankfurt, or Vienna. ITA Airways, Air France, and Air Canada are among the many airlines offering flights from ORD to TIA that have two stops.
  • If you want to fly from MDW to Tirana, you will most likely find yourself on a Porter Airlines flight with two stops in Toronto and then London. Both of these stops require passengers to change airports within the city.
  • If you want to exchange your US dollars for Albanian lek when you land at TIA, you can do so at the Banka Kombetare Tregtare, located in both the Arrivals Hall and the Check-in Hall. You can also exchange your money at the GSK Exchange and the Iliria 98, both located in the Check-in Hall.
  • If you want to relax and stretch out your muscles before your flight to Albania, you can make use of the Yoga Room, which is located in both Chicago airports, MDW and ORD. Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm, each Yoga Room has wall mounted TVs demonstrating poses.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Tirana

 
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Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 933 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.8Food
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
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The preboarding and the gate organizing management was poor, unorganized and mismanaged. While standing in the business line I kept getting ignored and the personnel kept checking in others, right in front of me until I finally spoke up and pointed out their clear signs of ignoring me while patiently waiting to be checked in. Once checked in the gate the personnel kept chit-chatting and not managing which group is to board, being totally nonchalant, unorganized and behaving amateur-like . Very unprofessional and unlike the quality the Austrian Airlines brand otherwise provides. The crew on the plane are always fantastic and the best. What a shame the crew on the ground was so mediocre.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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The preboarding and the gate organizing management was poor, unorganized and mismanaged. While standing in the business line I kept getting ignored and the personnel kept checking in others, right in front of me until I finally spoke up and pointed out their clear signs of ignoring me while patiently waiting to be checked in. Once checked in the gate the personnel kept chit-chatting and not managing which group is to board, being totally nonchalant, unorganized and behaving amateur-like . Very unprofessional and unlike the quality the Austrian Airlines brand otherwise provides. The crew on the plane are always fantastic and the best. What a shame the crew on the ground was so mediocre.

This is truly the worst travel experience of my life. The UK ETA program had a technical failure, and I was stuck in limbo for 24 hours, unable to board my flight and unable to navigate anything in my itinerary. I had to rebook an entirely new flight and I’m now out doubled the money. Unconscionable.

OK, would prefer some meat for dinner, not just pasta although was tasty. There was only one dish, no choices

Flight delayed with no explanation. Boarding was confused (proceed to plane, go back to waiting area).

Boarding by bus - this is 2026! Luggage did not board the plane though we had over two hours between flights. After it was located it didn’t fly immediately but waited one or two flights until boarding to fly yo Belgrade.

Accommodate the passangers at the gates. They only allow groups 1-3 to sit near/at the gate. We had to wait 3 HRs an had to look for a seat far away from the gate. Other than that was like other Airports.

It was a great experience. The aircraft is a bit dated but other than that it was great.

Last few years I didn't not have great experience with United Airlines.

The airport gate in Lyon was an insult to human dignity…. Shame kn the French authorities

Booked economy. Seat felt like it was a bit more roomy than my last trans Atlantic flights. I had a nice person sitting next to me. Everything was as good as it could be considering you are 35,000 feet up in the air and in a metal container. Beers, wine, food were all readily available. Plenty of movies and shows to watch. Friendly flight staff

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Very, very tight legroom. They must’ve jammed in an additional few rows of seat seating. Denver to Munich was the least legroom I’ve ever had on any flight, let alone a multi hour international journey. I will not take that flight again.

In my first flight with Air Canada we sat in the plane for 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Finally we were asked to get off the plane and we were told the flight was cancelled after 7:00pm There was o clear explanation of what was the problem. I was booked without my permission on a Delta Flight at 7:30pm that was leaving at 8:00pm and I still had to go get my luggage(my final destination was Rome with one stop in Toronto. The luggage claim for Canada was closed so had to return to finally get it on the luggage belt.. Of course I missed the Delta flight and all the next day flights were booked. I also lost what I paid for my stay in Rome because I did nt cancel in time. A complete nightmare.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

ITA has these new Airbus A330 Neo that hates economy class passengers. The seats have absolutely no cushion to a point where it hits your spine constantly and reminds you to fork out for premium economy or don’t travel next time. The food was absolutely horrible, ETA mentioned 3 meals for 12 hour flight but it was mostly 1 meal and 2 light snacks. I am vegetarian, so my 2’d food was 1 slice of tomato, 1 cucumber on a dry cold bun. The other 2 meals were disgusting. My young one threw up the entire time. Flight attendants were the cherry on top - plain bad. They would skip servicing drinks to some passengers completely and if you call for an attendant, they will come and stop the button on top without even asking you what you need. I would avoid ITA by all means - there are plenty of options including SAS for same routes with better seats and humane treatment.

Nice flight. Uneventful, very good crew, comfortable seats. Pleasant experience.

ITA cancelled fligh rebooked with Lufthansa. Flight good, but 2hour connection in Frankfurt was HORRIBLE, took 1.9 hours to get through scanner, customs, another security, got to gate after running all the way, so caught it but stressful and terrible start to trip.

The boarding process was organized and efficient, and the crew was friendly and attentive throughout the flight. Food and drinks were typical economy class, but good. The aircraft was old, and the restroom was not very clean. However, we arrived on time, so overall the experience was good.

In Prem Econ, safe and timely flight, good amount of space, mostly comfortable seats. Little irritants: When lying down, seat kept shifting on me...as a short person w/light weight, my seat often reverted to semi-upright. Footrest was broken. TV screen didn't work, after I asked a few times a FA rebooted it to work again. And food was marginal. I don't expect much from airplane food...surprisingly, ITA didn't even meet expectations.

Flight was canceled. Rebooked on Lufthansa Also Canceled. Had to pay 3000 more per person and fly Alaska to EWR and fly emirates to Athens.

ITA changed our 9 hr direct flight without giving any reason to 4 stop overs 24 hrs flight without delays.

Our flight was cancelled the day before our trip and we we put on a Turkish Airline flight that got us in half a day later.

Everything is smooth without canceling the flight or long delay. We're happy about it.

The flight I initially booked from Los Angeles to Florence. I made sure had a layover of about 90 minutes in Rome, so there’d be enough time to connect. A couple weeks before the flight for some reason I was updated that that flight had changed and I was only gonna have 60 minutes to connect. From LAX we were delayed by 45 minutes meaning making the connection was unlikely. The crew informed me that my connecting flight would not wait and they would rebook me on one four or five hours later. I wasn’t happy, but I accepted it. It is what it is. Except when we got closer, two separate flight attendant approached me eagerly and said they had great news that my connecting flight would in fact wait for me, but I needed to hurry through the airport so they didn’t have to wait too long. I was first off the flight. I ran about 4000 steps. And got through passport control all in under 15 minutes. When I arrived to my gate, I was greeted by a flight attendant there who was completely indifferent, said they didn’t hold the plane and they just closed the doors. Had they even held it for two minutes I would’ve made it. She simply told me that the flight attendant on my flight lied about the plane being held, and that they do it all the time. These were all employees of the same company ITA. I was absolutely livid at her indifference and having been lied to and then having to wait five hours and waste a day in Europe at an airport.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Boarding process was chaotic. Confusion over Boarding gates: gate 55 or gate 56 ???. Unnecessary standing in long lines to board. Better to call out Boarding groups one at a time and everyone else to sit. Airline only has 2 Boarding groups 1-3 and 4-9. That causes over crowding and chaos

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

The flight was ok. The seats are so small. The free wifi for members was not an option on this flight. The one flight attendant, older woman with straight white/grey hair, was very rude. The gentleman next to me asked about the wifi since he was a member as well. He stated, accurately, that the option to enter the idea number was not available. Her response was, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away from him. The rest of the staff was wonderful. I asked another flight attendant about the wifi, she said the free wifi was not enabled on that flight (true or not- at least she was friendly). It was also pretty dirty. When I opened the tray table it had mushed crumbs and there was a dirty used pair of ear buds in my seat pocket. Lastly the air vent above my head was working but stuck so I was unable to move it to face me when it got warm. I fly American often but this really was not a great flight.

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

3.5 hr delay leaving Pittsburgh, notifications for which were incomplete and untimely. Connecting flight was automatically switched to one requiring more than a 30 hour layover! After waiting in a long queue, customer service reduced layover to 11 hours and also set up an earlier standby. The standby had empty seats, but the gate agent couldn't change our tickets! On top of all that my luggage was lost and has yet to even be located, much less returned 5 (FIVE!) days later. Too bad there's no rating below poor.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

Very disappointed with British Airways. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received my checked baggage or any proper update. Customer support has been unresponsive, making the situation even more frustrating. Poor baggage handling and lack of communication seriously impacted my travel experience.

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