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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Typical prices: $216-$359
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Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $196-$359
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Mon 8/31Thu 9/3
ABQ - DEN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $263 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albuquerque to Denver (ABQ-DEN)

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

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:25 am
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DEN
1h 25mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 10:43 pm
DEN
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ABQ
1h 33mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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1:39 pm - 3:03 pm
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DEN
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 9:36 am
DEN
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ABQ
1h 31mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:40 pm - 7:05 pm
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DEN
1h 25mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 10:00 pm
DEN
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ABQ
1h 20mnonstop
$197Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 19
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3:30 pm - 4:55 pm
ABQ
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DEN
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:40 pm - 10:00 pm
DEN
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ABQ
1h 20mnonstop
$197Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 3:03 pm
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DEN
1h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 8:49 pm
DEN
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ABQ
1h 24mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 7:50 am
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DEN
1h 25mnonstop
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9:00 am - 10:15 am
DEN
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ABQ
1h 15mnonstop
$197Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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5:53 pm - 10:55 pm
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DEN
5h 02m
1 stop
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12:54 pm - 5:09 pm
DEN
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ABQ
4h 15m
1 stop
$217Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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5:53 pm - 10:55 pm
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DEN
5h 02m
1 stop
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6:28 pm - 10:31 pm
DEN
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ABQ
4h 03m
1 stop
$217Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
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11:45 am - 3:55 pm
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DEN
4h 10m
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4:50 pm - 9:45 am
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16h 55m
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$226Contour
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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11:45 am - 3:55 pm
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4h 10m
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4:50 pm - 9:45 am
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16h 55m
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$227Contour
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albuquerque to Denver flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Denver?

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Denver from Albuquerque usually cost between $175 and $319 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $197 on United Airlines (Aug 27-Sep 3).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albuquerque to Denver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Denver clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Denver on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Albuquerque to Denver. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albuquerque to Denver?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Denver, 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 Albuquerque to Denver is September, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $343 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Albuquerque to Denver?

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 $329 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albuquerque to Denver?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Denver, 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 Albuquerque to Denver, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$99
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Albuquerque to Denver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albuquerque to Denver 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Albuquerque to Denver

  • Does DEN have any lounges?

    Yes. You can utilize the Centurion Lounge, American Airlines Admirals Club, and United Club lounge at Concourses B, C, and A at Denver International Airport while you're waiting for your airport transfers. Passengers can enjoy personalized experiences in the lounges at affordable fees. The best part is you will have a wonderful experience regardless of your affinity membership, the ticket you buy, or the airline you choose.

  • How far is ABQ from Albuquerque city center?

    The distance between Albuquerque city center and Albuquerque International Airport is roughly 6.6 miles. You can get to ABQ using Uber or Lyft in about 15min, but the cost is higher. A shuttle or line bus 66 and 50 from the airport, on the other hand, takes 32min to reach your destination.

  • How early should I arrive at ABQ when flying out?

    It is recommended for passengers to get to ABQ airport at least 2-3h before your airline's scheduled departure time. This is to help you have enough time to park your car at the airport, check in, go through security screening and arrive at your gate on time.

  • Can I sleep at Denver International Airport?

    If you have an early morning trip and want to save money on hotels, staying the night at Denver International Airport is safe and convenient. Passengers are allowed to sleep on the airside, but, once the security controls are shut down for the night, you must stay in the common area. However, there is always so much noise at the airport, so if you’re looking for uninterrupted sleep, you can spend the night at one of the many hotels near or at DEN depending on your budget.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albuquerque to Denver?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albuquerque to Denver was $99 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albuquerque and Denver?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albuquerque to Denver?

    Albuquerque and Denver are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Albuquerque from Albuquerque and will be arriving at Denver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Albuquerque to Denver?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Albuquerque to Denver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albuquerque to Denver?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albuquerque to Denver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albuquerque to Denver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Albuquerque and Denver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Albuquerque to Denver?

    There are nonstop flights from Albuquerque to Denver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albuquerque to Denver, Southwest or Contour?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albuquerque to Denver are Southwest and Contour. With an average price for the route of $295 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Contour is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $263 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albuquerque to Denver?

    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 Albuquerque to Denver.

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

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

    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 Denver with an airline and back to Albuquerque with another airline. Booking your flights between Albuquerque and DEN 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 Albuquerque to Denver?

    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 Denver from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Denver

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $391 or less round-trip.
  • On request, Denver International Airport (DEN) provides top-notch services for those with reduced mobility. Two days before your intended departure, you can get in touch with your airline and let them know how they can best assist you. Additionally, you can ask for specialized extra help and wheelchair services to navigate the airport without any difficulties.
  • You can connect to the free Wi-Fi at Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and keep in touch with loved ones. The fact that there are numerous charging hubs for your phone and working stations is the finest feature.
  • You will find a number of people to assist you with carrying your luggage once you get to ABQ. However, there are trolley services available at the luggage assistance desk and throughout the departures area in each airport terminal. Additionally, you can report misplaced luggage at the baggage assistance counter to aid in the recovery of your items.
  • If you're traveling from DEN to downtown Denver, you can rent a car, drive, or use Lyft to get to the airport, which takes about 30min. However, they are more expensive modes of transportation. The fastest and easiest method of transportation is the Line Commuter rail, which travels 37min from downtown Denver to the airport.
  • The pet relief zones are located between post-security and pre-security regions at ABQ. They are equipped with disposable waste bags, sinks, and fire hydrants. On the other hand, at your arrival airport, Denver International Airport, you will find pet relief facilities at Gates A, B, and C for travelers coming in with their furry companions.

Prefer to fly direct from Albuquerque to Denver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Albuquerque to Denver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Albuquerque Airport to Denver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Albuquerque to Denver Intl

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Denver Intl to Albuquerque

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albuquerque to Denver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albuquerque to Denver. 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 Albuquerque to Denver? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4230 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

10.0 ExcellentTamara, Jul 2026
MCO - DEN
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Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

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

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

I’ve flown Contour on 4 different flights in the last couple weeks and every one of the flights were significantly delayed. Like over 2 hours delayed. 3 of the 4 were due to maintenance and one was weather, which is beyond their control. If this continues, I will not fly them anymore. It makes me concerned that they don’t have great maintenance practices. The planes are very old and worn out and the interiors need improvement. I do like the amount of space you have between seats for legroom. They also started charging for bags recently, which I think the did when they partnered up with American Airlines as a codeshare partner. American is also a disaster of an airline so I wish they had some agreement with Delta. I am glad they offer a major airline parternership though. That is certainly giving people more opportunities. I won’t fly Contour unless they have a direct flight to where I am going. If I have to connect then I am going to take Delta. The bus at the DFW airport to get on and off the aircraft is a pain and adds so much extra time to your travel experience. I hope this is temporary while they are building a new terminal, but I don’t know.

Short flight so no entertainment and none expected or appropriate. Everyone I dealt with was professional and helpful. A good experience.

Love it. No Frills but better than Spirit No Frills. It's like a simple luxury private plane especially if you've got five or six people on it because then you probably got your own section of the plane.

All the staff were amazing! The flight was quick, everything went smoothly, I have nothing but good things to say about this flight. Thank you Contour!

It was easy, efficient from start to finish. The flight attendant was amazing. Smooth ride. It was just perfect.

We had a great experience on both of our flights! Crew was great…..the ride was smooth…and checking in was easy. We will definitely fly with them again.

This was my first time flying with Contour and the Greenbrier Valley Airport. It both were excellent and the price couldn’t be beat!

Not on time. Taxied around the airport for 30 MINUTES! The pilot never said a word. Ai

Great flight, professional crew, convenient and interesting nonstop routes. Had trouble with getting precheck listed on boarding pass, but found that customer service was remarkably responsive via email — unheard of with other carriers. A great experience overalll.

I felt like a sardine in my seat. We all did. The plane was so small that I hit my head on the roof when I stood up from my seat. The service was good and the crew were nice.

Flight was late, the only reason I almost missed my flight was that my connection was also late.

We flew business fares. Was amazing. However, the check in didn't offer business fares preboarding which is less hectic. 8/10 due to this. Staff compared to Canadian carriers go above and beyond. Would gladly fly United again.

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

It was good overall except from Omaha to Denver when flight a was a repeatedly delayed apparently due to some issue at Denver. Communications could have been handled better. I had to board then deboard with luggage and board again

My husband and I had boarded the flight from Denver to Chicago, and one of the last passengers to get on the plane opened the overhead bin above my husband's seat and threw his bag out of the bin to make space for his own. He said, "Mine is bigger!" The flight attendant supported the new passenger. They didn't care that my husband has two artificial knees and must have the foot room in front of his seat to be able to fit his legs in -- and to be able to stand, much less walk, at the end of the flight. I have never seen this happen before, and it was a disaster.

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