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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Boston to Washington, D.C.

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6:00 am - 7:31 amBOS-BWI
1h 31mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:56 pmBWI-BOS
1h 26mnonstop
$59Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:31 amBOS-BWI
1h 31mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:56 pmBWI-BOS
1h 26mnonstop
$69Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 2:54 pmBOS-DCA
1h 49mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 amDCA-BOS
1h 40mnonstop
$137Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 7:11 amBOS-IAD
1h 41mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 5:41 pmIAD-BOS
1h 41mnonstop
$137United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
American Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 7:44 amBOS-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:25 pmDCA-BOS
1h 35mnonstop
$138American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 2:28 pmBOS-IAD
4h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:33 pm - 7:20 pmIAD-BOS
1h 47mnonstop
$147United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 7:44 pmBOS-DCA
1h 54mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 amDCA-BOS
1h 40mnonstop
$149Delta
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Sat, May 24 - Mon, May 26
American Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 7:44 amBOS-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 5:25 pmDCA-BOS
1h 35mnonstop
$152American Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
JetBlue Logo
3:10 pm - 4:55 pmBOS-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 2:16 pmDCA-BOS
1h 31mnonstop
$157JetBlue
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 4
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 7:38 amBOS-DCA
1h 38mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 5:10 pmDCA-BOS
1h 35mnonstop
$161JetBlue
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Fri, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 4
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Expert advice for your flight from Boston to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
JetBlue

JetBlue offers free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for all passengers, ideal for staying connected.


Upgrade to Even More Space for up to 7” extra legroom and early boarding.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Basic Economy fares include late boarding and no free checked bags.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three inches extra legroom in economy.


Free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights keeps you connected.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to secure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Airports
BOS

Use the FlyLogan app for gate info, flight status, and ordering ahead at restaurants. Reserve parking in advance during busy travel times.

Read more about BOSby Blane Bachelor
DCA

DCA is just 4 miles from downtown D.C. Use the Metrorail for a quick 10-minute ride to the city center.

Read more about DCAby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

Take the Silver Line Metro from IAD to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes. It's a convenient and cost-effective option.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Washington, D.C. flights

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

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Find cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

Planning a trip from Boston to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Boston to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Boston to Washington, D.C..

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. cost $74 and was between Boston (BOS) and Baltimore (BWI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $74.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Boston, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is January, where tickets cost $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $239 and $222 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

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 $499, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Boston to Washington, D.C. flight

When planning a trip from Boston to Washington, D.C., there are several strategies that can help save money. Generally, the cheapest day to fly is Thursday, and the most affordable month is August.

Book Early: Tickets are generally cheaper when booked around 120 days in advance.

Cheapest Airline: Spirit Airlines typically offers the most affordable fares for this route.

Airport Selection: Opting to fly into Baltimore/Washington (BWI) can result in significant savings.

Layovers: Choosing a flight with one stop can be cheaper than a direct flight.

Expensive Months: Avoid flying in April when fares tend to be higher.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Boston to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • How do I meet an Uber at Washington Dulles International Airport?

    Grabbing an Uber at Washington Dulles International could not be simpler. When you are ready to go, just request your ride and then proceed outside from the arrivals level, where your car will meet you.

  • What is the best way for someone to pick me up at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Unfortunately, this airport does not have a cell phone lot, so your ride needs to coordinate with you where to meet at the airport for pickup. Stopping to pick up and load passengers is permitted, but there is no curbside parking allowed at any time.

  • How long will it take to get from Washington Dulles International Airport to downtown Washington?

    The trip is roughly 27 miles and will generally take about 30 minutes, but can take substantially longer during peak travel times in the morning and the evening.

  • What is the best public transportation option from Ronald Reagan International to downtown Washington?

    The Washington, D.C. Metro rail system provides services from all of the terminal buildings to downtown Washington, D.C.; however, there are also other services such as taxis and Uber.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from Boston to Washington?

    On average, each passenger on a flight from Boston to Washington emits about 286 kg of CO2. American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest operate some of the most sustainable flights from Boston to Washington. These airlines offer nonstop and single-stop flights to Washington from Boston and emit about 71%, 70%, 65%, and 62% less carbon than most of the other airlines. If you want to fly more sustainably, prioritize nonstop flights as they emit less carbon than single-stop flights.

  • What are the common layover options for the flights from Boston to Washington?

    The layover options for these flights vary depending on your airline and arrival airport. If you’re flying with American Airlines from Boston to DCA, expect a layover in Philadelphia. Passengers flying with United Airlines from Boston to IAD should expect a layover in New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Delta offers flights from Boston to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) with a common layover in John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

  • Does Boston Logan International Airport offer nursing facilities?

    Yes. BOS’ nursery rooms are near Gate B37 in Terminal B and near Gate C20 in Terminal C. The rooms are equipped with fold-down seats, changing counter, an electrical outlet, and a sink. BOS also has Mamava lactation pods. In Terminal B, the pods are by Gates B7 and between Gates B18 and B19. Kidports are also available at the airport. They are near Gate 18 in Terminal A, by Gates B30 and B36 in Terminal B, and before Gate 25 in Terminal C.

  • Are there any pet relief areas at Dulles International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with your furry friend, you will be happy to know that IAD offers pet relief areas. The pet relief areas inside the Concourses are next to Gate A32 by Virgin Atlantic Club and across Gate D1. The areas before security after Baggage Claim 1 on the Arrivals Level and by Door 1 after the Aero Mexico Ticket Counter.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Washington, D.C. was $39 for a one-way ticket and $59 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C.?

    Boston is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Boston from Boston Logan Intl and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

    JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Boston to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Boston to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Washington, D.C., Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Washington, D.C. are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $225 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $258 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $94 or less one-way and $154 or less round-trip.
  • When looking for a unique dining experience before flights from Boston to Washington, an excellent choice is Legal Seafood located in Terminal B at Gate B-8 of Boston Logan International Airport. Their menu features a wide variety of salads and appetizers, a complete menu of seafood favorites like chowders, plus seared and fried seafood. On top of that, they also offer a breakfast menu as well as sumptuous desserts.
  • If you happen to forget something to read for your flight from Boston to Washington, why not stop by BookLink, located in Terminal near gate A7 at Boston Logan International Airport? BookLink carries a complete selection of books, including all of the latest bestsellers as well as a wide assortment of periodicals and magazines, all guaranteed to help make your flight fly by.
  • When looking for a hotel that is close to Washington Dulles International Airport, the most convenient option is the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. The hotel is newly renovated, and its location provides quick access to the Dulles Technology Corridor. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus to all of the airport terminal buildings as well as an indoor/outdoor pool, a fitness center, and the Aviate Bar and Grill for a filling dinner or to quietly sit and relax with a cocktail.
  • If flights from Boston to Washington cause you to get a little too stressed, why not stop in at BeRelax Spa, located in Concourse B near gate B64 at Washington Dulles International Airport? BeRelax offers chair massages, manicures and pedicures, and a complete selection of waxing and facial care services. Arrive in comfort and style by visiting BeRelax Spa.
  • Travelers in need of a hotel that is both comfortable and convenient need look no further than the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport. The hotel is located near all of the main attractions in Washington and is also a short distance from the metro station. The hotel features soundproof windows as well as luxurious bedding, plus daily turndown service to assure you a good night’s sleep, no matter what is going on in the chaotic world around you.
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD) offers smoking areas outside the Terminal building and smoking lounges in the concourses to accommodate smoking passengers. The smoking lounges are adjacent to Gate B37 in Concourse B and across Gate C2 in Concourse C and Gate D30 in Concourse D.
  • IAD has an Interfaith Chapel. The chapel remains open 24/7 for members of all denominations and religions. Sacred literature and scriptures are available in English, French, Amharic, Urdu, Polish, and Spanish just to mention a few.
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) consists of Terminal A, Terminal B, Terminal C, and Terminal D. Three of the terminals are linked by moving walkways. Massport offers free airport shuttles to ferry passengers within the terminals. The shuttles run from 9 am to 8 pm daily and have stops outside the terminals.
  • Do you need to change some notes while at Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA)? Visit the currency exchange office adjacent to the Information Booth in Terminal C.
  • You're welcome to pass some time at DCA while enjoying its Art Program. The airport provides rotating and permanent artworks in every terminal. You can visit the Exhibit Hall in Terminal A or spend time at Abingdon Plantation which is between Terminal B and A's Parking Lots.

Prefer to fly direct from Boston to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Boston Logan Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Boston Logan Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Washington, D.C. to Boston Logan Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

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Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +1 more

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Saturday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Boston to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Boston to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7934 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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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.

8.0 ExcellentFredrick, Apr 2025GSO - DTW
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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.

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.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

United left one of our bags back in SFO but that’s not my real complaint. The complaint is how it all went down. So we checked in the day before online and were told we could use the quick drop for luggage. So the next day I used baggage quick drop curbside at SFO. The agent mistakenly didn't tag my bag as he put my bag on the conveyor belt untagged. We immediately alerted him he had not tagged the bag. I walked with him to the baggage service office to find my bag and tag it. We waited outside the office for 10 mins. He came out and said everything was ok and the bag was going to be tagged and on my flight. We received a text that one of our bags was on the flight but the other was not. I alerted my first class flight attendant immediately upon boarding the flight. She was helpful and said she’d get it sorted out right away. She called over the gate agent. The gate agent used my bag number and looked over information on her device. She said my bag was on the flight. The flight attendant was standing with her, looking at the device, and also said “yep it’s on the flight”. During the flight the flight attendant made reference to how reassuring it must feel knowing the bag was on the flight. Upon arriving to IAD we received a text that my bag was not on my flight. The text said my bag would arrive to my final destination LIS 24 hrs late. I understand that mistakes happen. I was totally ok with my bag mistakenly not getting tagged at the quick drop. I was fine with walking down to baggage services to tag my bag. But, what I am not ok with is that the United staff said they fixed the mistake two different times, assuring me twice that my bag would be/was on the plane…and it wasn’t. I expected better attention by the employees, for them to do what they said they were going to do. We also spent extra money to upgrade our seats to first class, including the entire return leg from Lisbon to San Francisco because we wanted a smoother and more relaxing travel experience. Our money was not well spent. We will not be using United for travel going forward.

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Horrifying! And I am almost 2 million miles with United. Late by 3 1/2 hours. Worst: after two hours on the plane waiting, they decided that one of the tires had been damaged and then decided to change it. Another hour and a half to change the tire!!!!! NO EXCUSE FOR THIS. The crew didn't even offer a glass of water until we had been on the plane for FIVE hours. This is the worst airline in the world. I'm simply stuck because they fly on the only routes I need.

Not the best. Mean. Didn’t give any value to me being a united silver member and lots of attitude.

Gate got changed about 4 times. Very confusing and very crowded. If you don’t have wifi to help get updates, you can be in deep trouble.

Attendants zipped through cabin so fast hardly anyone got the water they told us we could have in the short flight. Nothing else was offered.

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

Excellent from start to finish. All staff members were amazing!

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

Cancelled flight with no specific instructions to get a boarding pass for another flight. The whole flight of people were in line for an hour because there was only 1 person to help at the desk. This was unusual for JetBlue.

It was too hot in the cabin. The AC did not help.

Except for the 28 minute delay leaving and the earlier reschedule to a later takeoff time the flight was good.

Loved the leg room and tvs screens on the seats and free WiFi. Wish the price was lower and could save by rebooking

It took 1-1/2 hours to get our luggage after we landed. That to me is unacceptable

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Overall was excellent. Will definitely us JetBlue in the future.

I rate it is good we had a 4-hour travel delay at one point but JetBlue gave out food vouchers and travel points credits for another flight so they try to make up for it

Everything was fine. Flight boarded and departed on time. Seating was spacious enough for my carryon to fit under the seat in front of me. No complaints at all. Flight even arrived early.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

Service in first class no longer exists on American Airlines .

Flight was delayed by 11 hours. Flight agent finally had to rebook us, but did not rebook fully correctly. We had to pay out of pocket to get to the hotel they booked us and couldn’t check in the next day online because the next day’s agent said they didn’t complete the process the night before.

The flight got canceled last minute with no explanation or refund, I had to rebook for a different day

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

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