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$586 Find cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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10:15 am - 8:00 pmORD-JNB
26h 45m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
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$876American Airlines
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$980United Airlines
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$984Delta
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$586Qatar Airways
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$808United Airlines
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$901British Airways
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$1,502United Airlines
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$1,540Delta
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21h 35m1 stop
$1,559United Airlines
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$1,575Delta
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34h 15m2 stops
$1,847American Airlines
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16h 15mnonstop
$1,412United Airlines
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$1,512United Airlines
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15h 40mnonstop
$1,612United Airlines
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15h 40mnonstop
$1,644United Airlines
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15h 40mnonstop
$1,662United Airlines
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$1,694United Airlines
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15h 40mnonstop
$1,712United Airlines
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16h 20mnonstop
$1,762Delta
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17h 00mnonstop
$1,862Delta
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Thu, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 19
10:15 am - 8:00 pmORD-JNB
26h 45m1 stop
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24h 35m2 stops
$761Ethiopian Air
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$787Ethiopian Air
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31h 05m2 stops
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24h 55m2 stops
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23h 05m1 stop
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31h 05m2 stops
$829Ethiopian Air
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40h 25m2 stops
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Flights to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Washington, D.C., you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $586 one-way and $761 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was from Newark and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $1,103.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs $1,641. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,177 and departed from Newark Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport which costs $1,711 on average, and Atlanta to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which costs $2,511 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,458. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,558 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,133 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,703 and $1,578 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is April with an average price of $1,016.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price for all flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $1,073 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,485.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Newark Airport $1,177 one-way - $1,549 round-trip, from Atlanta $1,512 one-way - $2,052 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airline offers the most flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Of the 7 airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Airlink offers the most flights, with around 459 per week, followed by FlySafair with 368 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The duration of your flight to Johannesburg depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Johannesburg on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 14h 40m, Miami, which takes 18h 50m, New York, which takes 21h 20m, and Los Angeles, which takes 22h 15m.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each day?

There are around 2 direct flights from within United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 8:00 pm the most common departure time and 100% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

Each week there are around 14 direct flights from within United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Instead, there are 14 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Atlanta.

How many cities have direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Atlanta, with 7 direct flights each week.

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Low season

January

High season

December

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$586
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Johannesburg based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Does Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport offer accessible services?

    JNB has pointed at the parking lot designated for those with special needs. Persons who are hard of hearing have visual signals all through the airport. The airport also has courtesy telephones at every terminal, including the waiting area, to offer assistance whenever needed. Those with low vision can use the braille-coded elevators to commute throughout the airport. The braille-coded equipment at the airport is designed to be of a low level for easy access. The ramps and elevators situated at all terminals are to improve the movements of those with reduced mobility. The JNB also offers its passengers reduced mobility wheelchairs, and the restrooms are designed to allow such assistance equipment access.

  • What are the standard stopover options for Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

    If you are traveling from ORD to JNB, you should expect a stop at cities such as Doha, Heathrow, and Abu Dhabi. If you are traveling from LAX to JNB, expect layovers at Newman, Amsterdam, and Atlanta. If you want to travel from LAS to JNB, then expect to stop at cities such as Atlanta and Newman. If traveling from DWL to JNB, you should expect a layover at cities including Newman, Atlanta, and Doha. If traveling from JFK to JNB, you must expect layover in several cities, including Atlanta, Heathrow, and Amsterdam.

  • Which car rental providers have counters at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

    If you are looking to rent a car after arriving at JNB, it would be best to visit the rental car park point at the north end of the section. At this location is the counter of several car rental agencies such as Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, First Car Rental, and Select Car Hire.

  • Do I need a visa or passport to travel to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport?

    US citizens do not require a visa when traveling for business or tourism purposes for 90 days or less. If your stay exceeds 90 days, you need to apply for a temporary residence visa. You, however, need to have a valid passport for 30 days. The passport needs to have two consecutive blank visa pages.

  • Does O. R. Tambo International Airport have play areas for children?

    There is not an official play area in the airport. However, if you go to Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch Restaurant on Level 2, there is a small children’s play area within the restaurant itself. You can watch the kids play via cameras while you enjoy a meal.

  • Are there airport hotels in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Yes, there is an airport hotel in the airport. The Protea Hotel Transit is located in the International Terminal of the airport. Rooms are available for overnight use. Or, they can be rented in 6 hour blocks of time if you want a quick nap between your flights.

  • What to do in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are two chapel rooms located in the airport. The Christian chapel room is located in Terminal B. The Muslim Prayer room is located in Terminal A. There are also a variety of duty free shops you can visit throughout the airport. Or, if you’re feeling tense, head to Terminal A for a massage.

  • Are there good restaurants in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Yes, there are many great places to eat in the airport for those that booked flights to Johannesburg. You can stop by Spur or Wimpy’s restaurants in the central terminal. Or, visit Byte Restaurant in the international departures area. Visit Ocean Basket for seafood when you’re in the domestic departures area. All restaurants close by 11 p.m. at night so plan ahead when considering your dining choices.

  • What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Washington, D.C., you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $586 one-way and $761 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was from Newark and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $1,103.

  • How far is OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from central Johannesburg?

    The distance between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and downtown Johannesburg is 13 miles.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs $1,641. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $1,177 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.
  • If you are looking for currency exchange services at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), go to the International Terminals section at the Arrivals Area. You will find currency exchange services, including Travelex, Bidvest Bank, and Master Currency, at these points.
  • If you want to whisper a prayer or meditate, visit the airport's chapel. There is a Christian Chapel at Terminal B on level 2, and the Muslim Prayer Room is at Terminal A in the basement.
  • If you want some runway action during your stopover, do so at any of the two public viewing decks with vantage viewing points. One is Terminal B while the other one is on the 4th floor of the International Terminal.
  • If you are looking to send your postcard, do so at the airport's postal office. They are at the International Arrivals Terminal and Domestic Terminal, shopping level.
  • Visit Airport Travel Hub or Gateway Travel Services at JNB when looking to hire a travel agency to offer guidance in Johannesburg. The local arrangement will provide you with the best travel experience. The two travel agencies have counters in the Arrivals Halls of Terminals A and B.
  • If you are booking flights to Johannesburg and want to relax, you can head to Terminal A in the duty free section and look for Letsema where you can get a massage. Or, spend some time in one of the chapel or prayer rooms before you head to your final destination.
  • If you’re wondering about your luggage when you get to the airport, you can find a free baggage trolley to get from one place to another. To keep your luggage secure, you can find luggage wrapping services in the terminal or Lock Up Luggage is located on the basement level.
  • There are many ways to get to and from O. R. Tambo International Airport. You can rent a car if you’d like to drive yourself. Or, you can use public transportation. Your public transportation choices include taxis, shuttles, buses and trains. Be sure to ask about airport approved taxi and shuttle services when arranging your ride.
  • If you have time to spend at O. R. Tambo International Airport, consider purchasing a pass into one of the VIP lounges. These lounges are available to everyone who buys a ticket – even economy passengers. Check with each lounge to find out the price of a pass.
  • O. R. Tambo International Airport is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, most of the shops and restaurants close at 11 p.m. If you have an overnight layover or are arriving late at night, keep this in mind and bring along a few snacks just in case.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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Nonstop departures

United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

ANA, ASKY, +60 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

ANA, ASKY, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

ANA, ASKY, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to United States

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +61 more

ANA, ASKY, +62 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +58 more

ANA, ASKY, +59 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +59 more

ANA, ASKY, +60 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +63 more

ANA, ASKY, +64 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +56 more

ANA, ASKY, +57 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +62 more

ANA, ASKY, +63 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to OR Tambo

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024MSP - YVR
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I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Half the bathrooms assigned to economy were out of action

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

The flight was delayed almost 2 hours. Bad customer service etc. I will never fly Luthansa. Ever!!!

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fine. Though no food or entertainment so the survey needs to be updated with those options.

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

This was a flight operated by Lufthansa. See me prior comments, which were meant for this experience. The CSA, Ashley, should be reprimanded if not fired for incompetence, being rude, and very, very slow. She was whispering to other CSAs, blaming my flight change on others, unable to give me a seat assignment, telling me could not help without offering any advice (I travel 200,000 miles a year and am a consultant to the airlines, so I know how this gets done PRETTY DAMN WELL). Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the airline (yes, there were other seats open) - the one right next to the bathroom that was so bad the other PAX next to me left to move to another seat. My seat kept getting rammed (3x) by the crew with their carts (no turbulence to speak of), other passengers grabbing the seat to get in or out of the bathroom, and listening to the bathroom flush all night.

This was a Lufthansa flight, not United. The CSA at the counter, Ashley, was not only incompetent, but quite rude. Me and two other PAX waited over 7 minutes standing in front of her and another CSA and they ignored us. We joked that we must have accidently taken invisibility pills. She could have at least said "I'll be with you in a moment, I'm currently....". I could go on about how rude she and the other CSAs were (whispering, not communicating with me, blaming the situation on others, etc.). She would not work for me. Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the plane. the worst. My seat kept getting bumped (rammed twice by the crew with their carts and about every 5 minutes by someone using the bathroom), listening to the bathroom all night, crowded seat, etc.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

It might have nothing to do with the airline but the only problem was the long waiting for baggage claim at Entebbe

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

The entertainment (movies) blockbuster and classics never change. I am a frequent Ethiopian flyer and this should be addressed. Not much changed from my summer flight and my December flight. It is annoying - surely you can update the selections more often. Same with food options. It becomes extremely boring to be offered the same exact meals from Washington to Addis to Maputo every trip, each time. AS

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

So uncomfortable to sit in the tiny space on a long, international. Food was rough. Please, less white flour and processed food.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hrs due to plane being too hot! After 1.5 hrs, airline decided to use another plane but had to wait for gate, baggage transfer & beverage transfer. Anyone could tell after first half hour that another plane was required and although did not affect us many would miss connecting flights at Heathrow. I have found the stewards are not the friendliest in the industry and the food is questionable, even as I like airplane food normally, the best of the 2 flights was the yogurt & granola for breakfast.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Took off over an hour late with multiple mechanical issues. Gate agent in Dallas was lazy and was slow as molasses. Had a line 10 people long. Spirit bad..

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

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