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$405 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Palermo

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Cheapest round-trip
$695
Typical prices: $955-$736
Scandinavian Airlines
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SFO - PMO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$405
Typical prices: $519-$609
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SFO - PMO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $865 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Palermo (SFO-PMO)

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

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 5
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
16h 15m
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6:00 pm - 2:40 pm
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29h 40m
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$695Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:20 am - 6:00 pm
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26h 40m
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38h 36m
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$747Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:59 pm - 5:10 pm
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PMO
35h 11m
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38h 36m
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$753Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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16h 15m
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6:50 pm - 12:26 am
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38h 36m
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$763Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:40 am - 6:00 pm
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PMO
22h 20m
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33h 48m
2 stops
$777Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:59 pm - 5:10 pm
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PMO
35h 11m
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6:50 pm - 9:29 pm
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35h 39m
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$783Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 5
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21h 15m
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10:25 pm - 2:30 pm
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25h 05m
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$785Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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PMO
16h 15m
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6:50 pm - 7:38 pm
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33h 48m
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$793Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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4:45 pm - 10:45 pm
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PMO
21h 00m
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3:35 pm - 2:40 pm
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32h 05m
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$799Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
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21h 15m
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11:20 pm - 2:30 pm
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$805Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Palermo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Palermo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palermo, 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 San Francisco to Palermo is August, where tickets cost $745 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,402 and $1,241 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Palermo, 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 San Francisco to Palermo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$405
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Palermo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Palermo 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 San Francisco to Palermo

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    Many airlines offer one-stop journeys between San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Typically, these stopovers depend on the airline, demand, and flight schedules. Popular layovers between the two cities include Zurich (ZRH), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which airline flying from San Francisco to Palermo offers accessible services?

    All carriers between San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) cater to the needs of passengers with disabilities. Airlines typically offer wheelchair assistance for passengers who require mobility support. This includes assistance from check-in to the boarding gate, during the flight transfer if applicable, and upon arrival at the destination airport.

  • What services do airlines flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO) offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Upon arrival at the airport, airline staff or designated escorts will assist the unaccompanied minor with check-in, security procedures, and boarding. They will accompany the child to the aircraft and introduce them to the flight crew. Also, airlines may assign specific seats for unaccompanied minors, usually near the flight attendants' station, for easy monitoring and assistance during the flight.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Palermo (PMO)?

    Major airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, and British Airways, have made significant strides in sustainability, including efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote fuel efficiency, and implement recycling programs. They have committed to reducing their carbon footprint and have invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Palermo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Palermo was $405 for a one-way ticket and $695 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Palermo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Palermo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Palermo?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Palermo, also known as Palermo Punta Raisi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Palermo?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Palermo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Palermo from San Francisco?

    Rome is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Palermo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Palermo, SWISS or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Palermo are SWISS and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,040 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $736 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Palermo?

    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 San Francisco to Palermo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palermo from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Palermo?

    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 Palermo with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PMO 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 San Francisco to Palermo?

    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 Palermo from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Palermo

  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a major hub for United and Alaska Airlines and a major operating base for Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Both Alaska and United Airlines depart via the International Terminal. Those flying aboard these airlines can expect accelerated services and excellent amenities when flying to Palermo Airport (PMO).
  • Major airlines between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Palermo Airport (PMO) offer flight upgrade options, including Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Air France, Alitalia, and British Airways. To this end, those interested in changing from Economy to Business or First Class should pay attention to the announcements when booking, checking in, or at the boarding gate. In addition, you can check on the airline’s website.
  • Business or First-Class cabins guarantee exclusive amenities for a comfortable and luxurious voyage from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). Besides priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling, passengers enjoy enhanced privacy with individual dividers or enclosed suites on some airlines. Still, some airlines offer spacious seating with lie-flat beds or private suites in their first-class cabins.
  • Suppose you are commuting from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport (SFO) and prefer a more direct option or have heavy luggage. In that case, you can also consider taking a taxi, rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft), or a private shuttle service. These options provide a door-to-door service but may be more expensive than public transportation.
  • Various airlines have different pet policies when flying from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO). That said, check with your carrier for the updated requirements. For instance, Lufthansa only accepts dogs and cats as cabin pets. Furthermore, the pets must have the necessary health documentation, including a valid pet passport or health certificate issued by a veterinarian.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Palermo

 
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SWISSOverall score based on 1971 reviews
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8.3Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.1Food
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3hr delay and then missed connecting flight with another 6hr wait at the airport before getting a continuation to my trip, worst trip ever in my 50+years of flight travel

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
TPA - ZRH
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3hr delay and then missed connecting flight with another 6hr wait at the airport before getting a continuation to my trip, worst trip ever in my 50+years of flight travel

Without a doubt, my “customer service” experience with SWISS was the worst of my life. Multiple disconnections in conversations, very cold and indifferent staff, failure to follow up with promised status updates — simply put, T. H. E. W. O. R. S. T. A full week later, and I am STILL waiting to hear from them. Never again for me with SWISS. Disgraceful.

The flight and all amenities were good to excellent. SWISS was awful to deal with. Every step of the way they nickel and dime you. Chose your seats? $14. Change your seats… No accounting for the prior payment. You get billed again. 17 pound restriction on overhead luggage, nonsense. It’s a weight in the plane whether it’s in the overhead or in check baggage. They just milk you for every cent they can and I resent it. The flight was excellent.

plenty of legspace, snacks, no pull face from flight attendants when asking for a wine. Also fast transfer ability at ZRH.

The flight itself was fine, but due to a snow delay my connection to Lisbon was delayed by six hours. Despite this, Swiss Air still managed to lose my luggage. Not acceptable. Someone else on the flight also lost their luggage.

Bad experience overall. Crew did not provide food for our 2 year old (even though we specifically bought a child infant seat for her and literally bought another full price flight), which was unacceptable. And we had to pay $310 each way to carry our ski equipment even though they advertise it as something that is free. Tickets were purchased the same way as usual, but they told us we had Economy Light tickets (I never elected to have such seats). Just plain manipulation and false advertisment. Very disappointed overall about this airline.

The trip was great until my luggage was lost on transfer from United to Swiss. It took Swiss 3 days to get my luggage to me though it was located almost immediately.

Made us gate check carry ons Then didn’t get them on the plane. Service they used didn’t deliver our carry ons for more than a day Total mess

Horrible!! The WiFi was not working, the food was awful

We’ve never been more uncomfortable on a flight than we have on this particular one. The seats in front of us reclined so far back that when the person reclined their seat of broccoli, it almost hit me in the face and left me with literally no room to move that said I had to recline my seed in which made the person behind me upset. It seemed like the seats also would recline without even pressing the button in the armrest and would unrecline as well for that same reason, and it also seemed that some seats reclined more than others. The bottom cushions of the seat were so thin that even after one hour of an 11 hour flight, our tailbones were so sore. It seemed like an overall old airplane. It also didn’t have individual air vents and it was extremely hot the entire flight. Several passengers were commenting on how hot it was. The breakfast was some kind of flavorless triangle, puffy egg, laying in a watery bed of steamed peppers and onions and spinach. It was not appetizing at all. The flight crew was extremely nice so that was a nice thing this flight attendant. They let us try different types of Swiss sodas, which was really nice and the dinner was actually delicious but still overall given the other considerations. It was pretty much a miserable flight without basic seat comfort.

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

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

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

Terrible airlines, kept lying to me about the fact that my connection flight was cancelled. Left me hanging until last min. NEVER AGAIN

Mediocre. Maybe due to Economy light. Staff was great. Space shrunk, not for me, and definitely not for Vikings. Food was decent. Assistance lagging. There was a possibility to upgrade to Premium economy, however my bid was immediately classified as low and not even considered (though well over minimum bid). Thus I was no bleeding dry.

Upon departing and landing, the man seating in front of me had his seat leaning back. Taking off nobody told him anything. Landing someone from the crew said something but the passenger ignored him and nobody followed up. Felt a bit unsecured. If this that is some of the basics are missed, what else was overlooked?

On time, reasonably comfortable for economy, decent food. All in all a very good experience.

Every flight got canceled or delayed. Customer service was awful.

They lost my luggage and can’t find it. My trip is ruined. Online tracking of lost luggage doesn’t work

No free Wi-Fi. I have SkyMiles but not a high status, having an account has been enough for Wi-Fi on other flights, but this one was going to charge me to use it. Also turbulence was really bad toward the end, but I didn't count this in my ratings since I know Delta cannot control the weather - it's 2026 and lack of WiFi alone is enough for a poor rating.

The stewardess was incredibly rude. The gave you only one drink with dinner.

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

The worst with the trip was the space in economy, my knees are still hurting. There was no way to control personal air by turning a knob above you, it was way to hot on both rides. During the night flight they allowed 2 people from across the aile which was narrow to sit and talk for 7 hours while also using tablets and the flashlight from their phones pointing into the row where I sat at times. They allowed people with way too large baggage to bring onboard. I paid way too much for the ticket ($1,364} for economy. Kayak misinformed me to get cancellation insurance that was only valid for a very short time (less than 12 hours) and was over one hundred dollars. Hotel booking was incorrect, I had the room booked myself at the hotel, only double or larger rooms available which I paid over 400 dollars for. I will never fly with SAS again unless there is no other alternative.

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.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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.

Stews were nice. Plane was very old. Some of the mechanics for travelers outdated. Not enough bathrooms. Hideous food.

Our flight was changed to a day we could not travel so we cancelled it. Will never use kayak again

Comfortable flight Attendants are professional Had a luggage delay at one destination but was delivered the next day

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.

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.

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