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Cheap Flight Deals from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago (BCN-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago 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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6:00 am - 12:35 pmBCN-ORD
13h 35m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 5:15 pmORD-BCN
13h 50m1 stop
$407TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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6:00 am - 12:35 pmBCN-ORD
13h 35m1 stop
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9:25 pm - 8:20 pmORD-BCN
16h 55m1 stop
$408TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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6:20 am - 6:36 pmBCN-MDW
19h 16m2 stops
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5:59 pm - 3:40 pmMDW-BCN
14h 41m2 stops
$429Delta
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
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9:30 am - 10:02 pmBCN-ORD
19h 32m1 stop
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11:00 am - 6:00 amORD-BCN
12h 00m1 stop
$434Delta
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
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10:45 am - 1:30 pmBCN-ORD
9h 45mnonstop
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11:45 am - 6:45 amORD-BCN
12h 00m1 stop
$550Iberia
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 26
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10:45 am - 1:30 pmBCN-ORD
9h 45mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 10:30 amORD-BCN
8h 30mnonstop
$555Iberia
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 26
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12:15 pm - 2:47 pmBCN-ORD
33h 32m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 7:50 amORD-BCN
33h 15m1 stop
$560United Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Sat, May 24
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:44 pmBCN-ORD
18h 29m2 stops
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6:13 pm - 7:50 amORD-BCN
30h 37m2 stops
$566United Airlines
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Thu, May 15 - Sat, May 24
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10:15 am - 3:55 pmBCN-ORD
12h 40m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 10:30 amORD-BCN
8h 40mnonstop
$607British Airways
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7:40 am - 1:50 pmBCN-ORD
13h 10m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 10:30 amORD-BCN
8h 45mnonstop
$608British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Iberia

Iberia's business class offers all-aisle access and private suites on A350-900 aircraft.


Enjoy Spanish cuisine with two meals and preview dishes online before your flight.

Read more about Iberiaby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access on long-haul flights.


United Polaris Lounges provide restaurants and less crowded spaces for premium passengers.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Flagship Lounges offer upgraded seating and meals for premium passengers.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.

British Airways

BA's premium economy offers more legroom and priority boarding on long-haul flights.


BA's Club World offers business class with enhanced comfort and service.

Airports
BCN

Prepare for long security lines at BCN. Arrive three hours early for non-Schengen flights to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about BCNby Blane Bachelor
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago. It's a 45-minute ride and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago cost $568 and was between Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $568.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago, 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $418 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $792 and $691 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

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 $1,460, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago, 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$278
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Barcelona to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago 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 Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago flights

  • What are some of the popular layover airports for flights from Barcelona to Chicago?

    Depending on the airlines you book for your flight from Barcelona to Chicago, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Philadelphia Airport (PHL), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of the popular layover airports. If you book British Airways, you will be making a stop at LHR. On the other hand, LGA and PHL serve as the layover airports for United Airlines and American Airlines respectively.

  • Which other cities can I get to from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Apart from serving Chicago, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves a number of nearby cities. For instance, some of the cities you can connect to from ORD include Cicero, Oak Park, Berwyn, and Forest Park.

  • What is the best way to connect out of O'Hare International Airport?

    Blue Line buses offer 24-hour transport services from the airport to Chicago city center. There is a bus leaving the airport to the city center every 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can also use car rentals or taxis to get to Chicago city center from ORD.

  • Which airline(s) flying from Barcelona to Chicago is more eco-friendly?

    If you want to fly to Chicago from Barcelona while reducing your carbon footprint, book Lufthansa, United Airways, or British Airways - which top the list of eco-friendly airlines flying to Chicago from Barcelona. These airlines spearhead different campaigns or programs, all aimed at reducing their carbon emission.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago was $278 for a one-way ticket and $407 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Barcelona-El Prat and Chicago?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Barcelona-El Prat and on arrival in Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    Barcelona-El Prat is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Barcelona-El Prat from Barcelona-El Prat and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Iberia, Vueling, Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, KLM, Air France, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Barcelona-El Prat and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Barcelona to Chicago, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Barcelona to Chicago are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $593 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $452 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    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 Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Barcelona-El Prat 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 Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    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 with an airline and back to Barcelona-El Prat with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

    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 from Barcelona-El Prat 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $660 or less one-way and $709 or less round-trip.
  • You can fly directly from Barcelona to Chicago or you can book flights that make one or two stops along the way, depending your preferences. If you want to fly nonstop to Chicago from Barcelona, you can reliably book your flight with American Airlines, United Airlines, Iberia, or British Airways. If you prefer booking one-stop flights, most of which are cheaper than nonstop flights, you can book airlines such as Air Canada and Lufthansa.
  • Barcelona Airport (BCN) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are the primary departure and destination airports, respectively, for flights from Barcelona to Chicago. However, you also have the option of booking flights that depart from BCN but arrive at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Since the route that has MDW as the destination airport is less popular, you have higher chances of getting cheaper flight deals.
  • When connecting to BCN from Downtown Barcelona, you have the option of using trains, buses, or taxis. If you need to take the shortest time to get to the airport, a taxi, which is more expensive than buses and trains will be a suitable option. However, if you want to incur less on your transportation costs, you can use either a bus or train.
  • If you are flying with your kids from Barcelona to Chicago, Delta and American Airlines are some of the airlines you should consider. Parents accompanied by their young ones enjoy priority boarding with both Delta and American Airlines. While on board, you and your kids remain comfortable all journey long, thanks to the spacious seats in all the cabins.
  • Since O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as the hub for both American Airlines and United Airlines, you realize a number of benefits booking any of these airlines when flying from Barcelona. For instance, both airlines offer special diets and kids’ meals on board. However, if you need any of these, you need to indicate at the time of booking your flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7936 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Fine except the person next to me took up her seat had raised the arm divide so she spilled into my seat. because of her size. Fortunately no one was in the seat on my right so I could use part of it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AMS - ATL
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Fine except the person next to me took up her seat had raised the arm divide so she spilled into my seat. because of her size. Fortunately no one was in the seat on my right so I could use part of it.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

Delta is a cut above the others in customer service.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

Very modern plane. Good seat spacing. Meals were good. Screens had tons of movies and worked

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Other than being delayed 5.5 hours and having to get a hotel because I missed my connecting flight, it was an okay flight. No in-flight Wi-Fi or entertainment.

Front desk was closed at 6 pm, I was unable to get my boarding pass and as such missed my connecting flight home.

I wish they could put the pre-tsa check on the tickets or global entry.

We upgraded to Business class paying approx. $1,300. Despite the upgrade, we were still required to pay an additional €70 for a checked bag. Furthermore, we were informed that another €70 would have been charged for our carry-on bag, as it was 3kg over the limit. To avoid this, we had to move clothing from the carry-on into the checked bag, which was both inconvenient and frustrating. Given the significant amount paid for the Business Class upgrade, we found this treatment to be quite appalling and disappointing. We expected a higher level of service and consideration for our luggage, and this experience did not meet those expectations.

At Barcelona, you have to get your passports checked before going to the E gates so give yourself time for that. The restaurants around the D and E gates are really limited compared to prior to passport control. On boarding, the gate staff tried to charge me EUR100 for my carryon, saying it was too big. I put it in their ‘measurement box’ and it fit with the top slightly protruding where the handle was. The gate staff then said my bag was ok to carry and put an ‘approved’ tag on my bag. I was bussed to the plane I boarded a ‘Level’ carrier which I had not heard of before. If you booked through a code share like American, you will be served food and alcohol on the plane. They do not provide complimentary ear phones or blankets. The internet was free but only for texting. WhatsApp worked but Spotify did not. Entertainment choice was adequate, movies were old and selection was limited. On arrival at LAX, my checked in bag was damaged as the wheel was broken. I am taking this up with Iberia. Their website and customer service was moderate in terms of user friendliness. You have to have all your documents and prepared to be patient and persistent. Let’s see how this goes. All n all, for the price I paid, I would recommend Level.

Was very unhappy with the entire process, from check in to boarding to the comfort of the flight. Did not enjoy the flight on Level.

Overall a great. However, the seating is way too narrow, for guys with any shoulder width. Luckily the crew moved the guy next to me, or it would have been miserable.

The staff on our flight from Charlotte to Boston were very friendly.

Alaska located my mother, aware that she had mobility issues and they seated her closer to the door. She and I were seated together so I felt more secure to be able to assist her. The desk attendant reviewed what steps to take when boarding. Allowed us to board first, we loved that. I was allowed time to help her board slowly, seat her, put all her things in their place before the crowds came through. These small details made me want to travel Alaska more when possible.

The flight was decent. I purchased my flight through Iberia, traveling with my elderly mother with mobility issues. I try to pay for luggage and seats online prior but Iberia website directs me to AA website. AA airlines website does not recognize the record locator. My mother and I are separated and each get a middle seat. She is seated the furthest away from a bathroom. I had to sit behind her to see her wave at me to use the bathroom. Lights out on the flight and I could not see her wave and she is not tech savvy to push an attendant button even though I showed her how. The attention to this detail puts AA at the bottom of my list when traveling with my elderly mother. Bad execution and handling when servicing those with extra needs due to mobility. I could not get her to the bathroom because she’s slow and she had to wait for me to get up from my middle seat then move her out of her middle seat. She had an accident which required that I hel her clean up before taking her back to her seat.

The flight staff was excellent, one of the best I've had. Food and wine was very good and seats very comfortable. Luggage came out pretty quickly too considering the number of passengers. Also, excellent internet. The only thing that could have been improved on was the choice of movies -- kind of limited and not great selections.

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

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