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$83 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Typical prices: $377-$165
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Cheapest non-stop
$337
Typical prices: $451-$211
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Sat 7/4Wed 7/8
HOU - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C. (HOU-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C. 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 Hobby to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:00 am - 4:42 pm
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IAD
9h 42m
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11:06 am - 9:23 pm
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11h 17m
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$263Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:35 pm - 9:16 am
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14h 41m
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2:10 pm - 9:35 pm
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8h 25m
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$283Delta
Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 16
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6:44 pm - 3:56 pm
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20h 12m
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5:47 pm - 7:18 am
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38h 31m
2 stops
$298Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 18
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5:25 am - 9:30 am
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BWI
3h 05mnonstop
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9:50 pm - 12:10 am
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HOU
3h 20mnonstop
$337Southwest
Sat, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 8
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8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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DCA
3h 00mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:15 am
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3h 10mnonstop
$337Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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1:13 pm - 8:38 pm
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DCA
6h 25m
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1:50 pm - 9:23 pm
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8h 33m
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$338Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 29
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10:25 am - 5:00 pm
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BWI
5h 35m
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6:10 pm - 8:25 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
$343Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:00 am - 3:46 pm
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BWI
8h 46m
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7:27 am - 9:23 pm
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14h 56m
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$345Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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1:13 pm - 11:48 pm
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DCA
9h 35m
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1:50 pm - 9:23 pm
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8h 33m
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$345Delta
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 8
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7:50 am - 11:55 am
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BWI
3h 05mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 7:00 pm
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6h 05m
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$346Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in September.

What is the cheapest Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $287 on the route between Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 14% cheaper than other Houston Hobby Airport-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. is March, where tickets cost $52 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $122 and $93 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $342 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Washington, D.C. 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

  • Are there any pet relief facilities at the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU)?

    Yes, the airport offers pet relief facilities to visitors traveling with their pets or service animals. The two pet relief areas in the airport are located on the Level 1 pre-security next to the Red garage and the ground transportation zone 4. The second pet relief area is located at the indoor post security next to Gate 20.

  • Are there any child play areas at the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, the airport has a child’s play area for travelers who are traveling with their kids. The kids are able to access games such as crossword puzzles that are aviation inspired, word searches, factoids and interactive game displays. The play areas also offer a seating place and charging stations.

  • Are there any artwork at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    Yes, travelers visiting BWI airport can enjoy the different artwork displayed at the airport’s art galleries. The artwork are created by the local, regional and international artists and often rotate from time to time. Some of the galleries are located at Concourse D next to Gates D1-D5, the International Art Gallery located next to the security checkpoint and Maryland Art Education Association Youth Art Exhibit at the observation gallery located post security.

  • Are there lounges at the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, the visitors landing at the IAD airport can access the airport’s lounges where they can relax and refresh themselves after the flight. Some of the lounges include Lufthansa Senator and business Lounge, Air France-KLM Lounge and the Turkish Airline Lounge.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. was $83 for a one-way ticket and $259 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is not required to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Washington, D.C., with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $367 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $408 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers accessing the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU) can gain access to the airport using several travel options from downtown. The first option of travel available at the airport is the taxis and shuttles which you can hire to get to the airport and will take about 13 minutes to cover the journey. In case you prefer using public means, Line Bus 040, 050, line tram 800 are available to take you to the airport and take about 51 minutes from downtown.
  • If you prefer driving to the airport, the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU) offers parking services within the airport facility. Short-term and long-term travel options are all available in case you be away for a long time. You can use the two self-parking garages available at the terminal, valet parking at the 7800 airport Blvd, terminal parking and economy parking also found at the 7800 airport Blvd.
  • Mothers who are traveling with their children who are still breastfeeding can access the nursing facilities at the Houston Hobby Apt Airport (HOU). The airport has a dedicated space courtesy of Mamava next to the food court in the airport’s central concourse. The mother’s room is quiet and offers a private space with two seats, electric outlets, two changing tables, and are available 24/7.
  • Business travelers landing at the Reagan National Airport (DCA) can access business facilities within the airport. The airport offers the travelers access to conference rooms which are fully equipped and have a capacity of about 40 persons at a time. The conference rooms are located at the airport’s Terminal A.
  • If you are landing at the Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), you can always access the car rental services available at the airport. Some of the companies that offer car rental services at the airport include Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, National, Next Car, SIXT and Thrifty. The airport’s car rental facility is located at the 7432 Ridge Road.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Washington, D.C.?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Hobby to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Washington, D.C.. 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 Hobby to Washington, D.C.? 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.
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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.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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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.

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

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

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

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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