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$94 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$178
Typical prices: $320-$182
JetBlue
Thu 8/20Sun 8/23
BOS - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$94
Typical prices: $88-$239
Southwest
Tue 7/7
BOS - MDW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Chicago (BOS-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Chicago

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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5:20 pm - 7:25 pm
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ORD
3h 05mnonstop
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8:20 pm - 11:51 pm
ORD
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BOS
2h 31mnonstop
$178JetBlue
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
10:28 am - 12:29 pm
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ORD
3h 01mnonstop
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3:59 pm - 7:49 pm
ORD
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BOS
2h 50mnonstop
$179American Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
9:05 pm - 10:40 pm
BOS
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MDW
2h 35mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 4:10 pm
MDW
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BOS
2h 20mnonstop
$181Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 16
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6:14 am - 8:20 am
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ORD
3h 06mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:32 am
ORD
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BOS
2h 32mnonstop
$181American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
10:38 am - 12:29 pm
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ORD
2h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:36 am
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BOS
2h 21mnonstop
$183United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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8:20 pm - 10:00 pm
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MDW
2h 40mnonstop
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7:55 am - 11:25 am
MDW
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BOS
2h 30mnonstop
$183Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:38 am
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ORD
4h 53m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 11:35 pm
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BOS
2h 35mnonstop
$184United Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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8:45 pm - 10:42 pm
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ORD
2h 57mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
$187Delta
Fri, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 6
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12:37 pm - 8:15 am
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20h 38m
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12h 19m
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$370Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Chicago?

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

What is the cheapest Boston to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Boston to Chicago costs $176 on the route between Boston (BOS) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 5% cheaper than other Boston-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston 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 Friday, 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 Boston to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston 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 Boston to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $290 and $289 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Boston 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $208 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Boston to Chicago flight

When planning a flight from Boston to Chicago, it's important to consider a few factors to ensure you're getting the best deal. Generally, Tuesdays are the cheapest day of the week to fly, while January tends to be the cheapest month.

Day Selection: Choose to fly on a Tuesday for the best rates.

Advance Booking: Book your flight at least 23 days in advance to secure the best prices.

Airline Choice: Spirit Airlines typically offers the cheapest fares for this route.

Route Selection: The route from Boston Logan Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl is usually the cheapest.

Flight Type: Direct flights are significantly more expensive, consider flights with layovers to save money.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Boston to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston 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 flights from Boston to Chicago

  • If I want to use mass transit to get to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), what is my best choice?

    The Blue Line Subway is an excellent choice for quick and reliable transportation to the airport. Save the headaches of traffic by taking the MBTA Blue Line to the station at the airport and then simply board one of the free shuttle buses to all of the airport terminal buildings.

  • Are there pet relief areas at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)?

    The pet relief areas at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are located on the arrivals level of every terminal building. In addition, there is a pet relief area located in Terminal E near gate E7. Keep in mind that this is the only pet relief area that is past security.

  • If I am being picked up at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), where is the best place to meet my ride?

    For most requests, you'll meet your rideshare driver on the Departures level of Terminal 2. As a reminder, there is no parking at the terminal building at any time. It is advisable to use the cell phone lot that is provided at the airport to wait for arriving passengers rather than just circling the airport.

  • Where can I rent a car at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    The airport offers a complimentary shuttle to the airport's Multi-Modal Facility, where all on-site car rental companies are located. Travelers can find the shuttle by exiting the Lower Level Baggage Claim and boarding the shuttle bus at the curb front. Each terminal has a designated pickup area outside the building.

  • What are the most sustainable airlines with Boston to Chicago flights?

    Porter Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines offer some of the most environmental-friendly flights to Chicago from Boston. Their flights emit about 48%, 46% and 42% less carbon respectively than their competitors. Those looking to fly more sustainably from Boston to Chicago should prioritize nonstop flights, embrace the use of recycled plastics and pack light for the trip.

  • What are the parking options at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)?

    If you’ll be driving to the airport, you’ll be happy to know that Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) offers convenient onsite parking options. Parking is available in Central Parking Garage, Economy Garage, and the Terminal B Garage. All the parking garages are easily accessible from the terminals by the moving sidewalks and walkways. Additionally, the airport partners with other agencies to offer multiple secure offsite parking options.

  • What accessible services are offered at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)?

    Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) provides Braille and Emergency Call keys in elevators. All restrooms within the airport are accessible, and it also provides restrooms for the companions. To enhance transit for passengers with reduced mobility, BOS provides Massport Shuttles. These buses are free, are equipped with wheelchair lifts and use visual and audio assistance systems to announce the bus stops. All airlines flying through BOS also run wheelchair assistance services.

  • Are there nursing rooms at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Yes, Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) provides Mother's Rooms in every terminal. The rooms offer a space for traveling mothers to breastfeed or pump and are equipped with a sink, comfortable seats, power outlets and diaper changing tables. The rooms are available near Gate B10 on Concourse B in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, they are by Gates E5 and F9. Others are also near Gate L6 in Terminal 3 and also at Gate M8​, Gate M20​, Gate M32 and Gate M37 in Terminal 5. There are also others at Multi-Modal Facility on Level 1, North and South Side.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Chicago was $94 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Chicago?

    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 Boston to Chicago?

    When flying out of Boston you will be using Boston Logan Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Boston to Chicago?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Boston to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Chicago?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Boston to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Boston to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $228 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $256 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston 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 Boston to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $151 or less one-way and $250 or less round-trip.
  • Before your flight from Boston to Chicago, be sure to get a taste of some excellent seafood at Legal Sea Foods. This restaurant features an all-day menu, but its specialties are its seafood-inspired dishes like shrimp cocktail and a variety of clam chowders. Located in Terminal A of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), this is a perfect spot to get that last New England-style seafood meal before your flight to the Midwest.
  • There may be nothing that says Boston better than Wahlburgers. Founded and operated by the iconic Wahlberg family, this burger joint is known for its oversized burgers and outrageous onion rings. They are located in Terminal C of Boston Logan International Airport, and they make a great spot to grab a burger and beer before your flight from Boston to Chicago.
  • Flights from Boston to Chicago can be stressful. Why not slow down for a few minutes before your flight with a chair massage or a manicure at Classique Hair Salon? Located in Terminal C near Gare C-25 at Boston Logan International Airport, Classique Hair Salon also offers waxing and facial care to give you your best look and most relaxed self before your flight.
  • Travelers on flights from Boston to Chicago looking for a convenient hotel need look no further than the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport. This on-site property is excellent for business travelers who do not want to bother with the hassle of downtown hotels. The hotel features an indoor pool, an excellent restaurant for steaks and seafood, and a lively sports bar.
  • When looking for a hotel that is conveniently located close to Chicago Midway airport, the Chicago Marriott Midway is an excellent choice. They offer a 24-hour airport shuttle, tasteful decor, an indoor pool, tons of meeting space, a fitness center, wireless internet access and even a Starbucks coffee shop.
  • Consider booking flights with at least a single stop en route if you want to fly more affordably from Boston to Chicago. These flights have different stopover options depending on your airline and arrival airport. Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta have common stops in Philadelphia, Detroit, Myrtle Beach, Washington and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
  • Flights from Boston to Chicago arrive at either O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Of the two, ORD stands out as the best airport to fly into. It serves most of the direct flights from Boston and also has good connections to various modes of transportation.
  • Passengers flying to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are welcome to use the charging stations at the airport. You can find the charging stations by Gates B19, B15, B14, B11 and B4 in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, you will find the charging ports by Gates C28, C21, C15, C7, E7 and F2B.
  • If you need cash before flying out from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), visit the ATMs at the airport. Citizens Bank, Chase and Bank of America operate ATMs in the Departures area in Terminal A. ATMs are also available in various locations in Terminals B, C and E.
  • Travelers with kids will be glad to learn that Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) has Kidports where their kids can let off steam before catching their flight. They are near Gate 18 in Terminal A, and by Gate 25 in Terminal C. In Terminal B, they are between Gates B30 and B36.

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Boston Logan Intl to Chicago

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4254 reviews
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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!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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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.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

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.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

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

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

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.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

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.

Early departure meant on time arrival. Only real problem was free internet had issues, although chatting with the internet help desk (you can do this via aainflight.com) got the issue resolved.

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.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

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