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$115 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$218
Typical prices: $368-$239
Frontier
Sat 6/27Wed 7/1
AUS - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$241
Typical prices: $370-$241
United Airlines
Sat 6/6Tue 6/9
AUS - ORD • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Expect long security lines at Austin Bergstrom Airport.
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Cheap Flights from Austin to O'Hare Intl (AUS-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to O'Hare Intl 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 Austin to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 1
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12:44 pm - 7:50 pm
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ORD
7h 06m
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9:48 pm - 11:59 pm
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26h 11m
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$218Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 21
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14h 22m
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9:57 pm - 7:03 pm
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21h 06m
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$223Frontier
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 4
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17h 10m
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7:05 am - 4:39 pm
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9h 34m
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$224Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
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23h 19m
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9:37 pm - 9:43 am
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12h 06m
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$225Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
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22h 28m
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9:37 pm - 9:43 am
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12h 06m
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$226Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 7
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7:05 am - 12:38 pm
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$227Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 21
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14h 16m
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6:55 am - 12:56 pm
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$228Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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34h 42m
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9:48 pm - 7:30 pm
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$229Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Aug 3
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$230Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 10
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$231Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Austin, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $349 and $346 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 $264 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Austin to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to O'Hare Intl 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 Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What services does Delta Air Lines offer Economy class passengers on flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Delta provides seat back screens with an extensive selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games on flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport. The airline also offers complimentary soft drinks, juices, tea, Starbucks coffee, and snacks such as Biscoff cookies and pretzels on all its flights.

  • Can I change my booking for flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Yes, you can change your booking for flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport. If you have booked your flight with United Airlines, you will need to check your ticket type to see what conditions apply to making changes. Some tickets may not be changeable, or may require a fee to be changed. Keep in mind that any changes to your reservation may result in a change in the price of your ticket, so it’s a good idea to review the fare rules before making any changes.

  • How do I get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the city center?

    Taxis can be found near the baggage claim area at ORD. The trip can take approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Additionally, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers a Blue Line train service that runs from O'Hare to downtown Chicago. The Blue Line train station is located on the lower level of the main terminal of the airport. The train ride takes about 45 minutes. Uber and Lyft are available at O'Hare Airport, and they can be accessed through their respective apps.

  • What seat selection options are available on Alaska Airlines flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Most seats on Alaska Airlines flights are standard seats that come with a range of amenities depending on the class of service. Passengers can upgrade to Premium Class for additional amenities, such as more legroom and priority boarding. Preferred seats offer more legroom than standard seats, but they are not as spacious as Premium Class seats.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $115 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Austin airport is called Austin Bergstrom and the only airport in Chicago O'Hare Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, United Airlines, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $356 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Austin 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 Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and ORD 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 Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport from Austin 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 Austin to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $287 or less round-trip.
  • The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has two terminals: the Barbara Jordan Terminal for all commercial flights and the South Terminal for low-cost and charter flights. The Barbara Jordan Terminal has two concourses: East and West.
  • American Airlines has replaced its older, less efficient planes with newer, more fuel-efficient planes, which helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The airline has also invested in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power some of its flights, including flights from Austin (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
  • Sun Country Airlines allows pets to travel in the cabin on flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport. Only cats and dogs are allowed, and they must be at least 8 weeks old. The airline has a limited number of pet spots available on each flight, so it is recommended to book the pet's spot in advance.
  • Southwest Airlines provides wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport, including boarding, deplaning, and connections to other flights if needed.
  • Passengers can purchase up to five checked bags per person on Spirit Airlines flights from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport, with weight and size limits. Checked bags must be no larger than 62 linear inches and no heavier than 40 lbs. Fees for checked baggage depend on various factors.

Prefer to fly direct from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
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Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Austin to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Chicago. 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.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4301 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

4.0 OkayCrystal, Apr 2026
MSY - MDW
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no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

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.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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