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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Austin to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $475-$209
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AUS - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$413
Typical prices: $459-$185
American Airlines
Wed 8/12Wed 8/19
AUS - PHL • Non-stop
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American Airlines Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding and complimentary drinks.
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Philadelphia (AUS-PHL)

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

Thu, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 7
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8:12 pm - 5:39 am
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12:54 pm - 12:07 am
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12h 13m
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$309Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:59 pm - 10:29 pm
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7h 30m
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6:30 am - 12:56 pm
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7h 26m
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$310Frontier
Tue, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 5
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$312Multiple Airlines
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8h 45m
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6:30 am - 12:38 pm
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7h 08m
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$313Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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17h 15m
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$314Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3
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$315Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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12h 41m
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18h 02m
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$316Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 19
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12h 41m
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14h 34m
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$317Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 27
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16h 39m
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6:30 am - 12:38 pm
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7h 08m
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$318Frontier
Sun, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 27
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Philadelphia?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Austin to Philadelphia, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Philadelphia, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is October, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $521 and $500 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to Philadelphia?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $336, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Philadelphia 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 Austin to Philadelphia

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport have pet relief areas?

    If you’re traveling with your pet and are looking for a pet relief area at Philadelphia International Airport, you should know that the airport has plenty of dedicated spaces in every terminal as well as outside. For travelers arriving at the airport, one is conveniently located adjacent to Terminal A on your way to baggage claim. There are two others along the commercial vehicle roadway on Terminals B and E.

  • Which is the quickest way to get to Austin Bergstrom International Airport?

    If you’re in a hurry and need to get to Austin Bergstrom International Airport quickly, a taxi would be the most ideal means to use. Not only can they be found anywhere around the city center in Austin and downtown, but they are also incredibly fast and drop you outside the airport. You can also choose to drive via the I-35 E.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at Austin Bergstrom International Airport?

    To enjoy the lounge facilities at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, consider booking your flight with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta. Each airline has a lounge at the airport offering a wide range of amenities such as TVs, Wi-Fi, snacks, and drinks. The American Airlines Admirals Club can be found Airside on the main terminal on the mezzanine level across from Gate 22. The United Club is a few doors down from the Admirals Club while the Delta Sky Club is located on the same Terminal but further up near Gate 4.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Austin Bergstrom International Airport?

    There are two hotels within proximity of Austin Bergstrom International Airport; Hilton Austin Airport and Hyatt Place Austin Airport. If you have an early flight out of the airport, consider staying at one of these hotels. Doing so will eliminate the hectic commute to the airport, reducing the chances of traffic delays. In addition, both hotels offer an airport shuttle, so you will be dropped off outside the airport terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Philadelphia?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Philadelphia was $97 for a one-way ticket and $309 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and Philadelphia?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to Philadelphia?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Philadelphia?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Philadelphia?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Philadelphia, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to Philadelphia?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Philadelphia, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $398 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $435 or less round-trip.
  • To get wheelchair assistance at both airports, ensure you inform your airline as you book your flight. They will communicate to the staff at both airports, ensuring that you have a wheelchair waiting for you when you get to the departure terminal at Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) and as soon as you land at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
  • If you’re traveling with an infant and need a nursing station at AUS Airport, you can find one after the security checkpoints across from Gate 7.
  • When booking connecting flights, please confirm if the flight is an automatic transfer or self-transfer. In the case of a self-transfer, it is up to you to ensure that you’ve checked yourself and your bags into each individual flight.
  • If you want to leave your car at Austin Bergstrom Airport, consider the Economy Parking Lot. It is located north of Garages 1 and 2 and charges a flat rate of around $8 daily.
  • Philadelphia International Airport has a kids’ play area in Terminal A-East. If you’re traveling with kids, you can let them hang around the airplane museum as you clear baggage claim.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Philadelphia. 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 4235 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

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.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

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

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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