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$54 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $395-$151
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/28Sun 5/31
CLT - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$383
Typical prices: $387-$146
American Airlines
Wed 5/27Wed 6/3
CLT - TPA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Tampa (CLT-TPA)

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

Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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9:07 pm - 7:30 am
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14h 19m
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$158Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Fri, May 22
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5:35 pm - 7:30 am
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9:46 pm - 12:05 pm
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14h 19m
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$159Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
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9:46 pm - 2:11 pm
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16h 25m
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$160Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 24 - Wed, May 27
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6:00 am - 2:58 pm
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8h 58m
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9:46 pm - 11:34 am
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13h 48m
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$161Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:07 pm - 7:30 am
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10h 23m
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$165Spirit Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 7
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6:00 am - 10:31 am
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$166Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 15
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3:16 pm - 8:51 pm
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$169Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 21
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12:29 pm - 8:51 pm
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12:00 pm - 8:02 pm
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$170Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 21
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9:07 pm - 12:35 pm
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15h 28m
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$171Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Tampa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Tampa?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Tampa?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Tampa on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Charlotte, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Tampa, 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 Charlotte to Tampa is August, where tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $389 and $367 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to Tampa?

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 $429, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Tampa, 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 Charlotte to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to Tampa

  • Can my pet relieve itself at CLT?

    Suppose you're traveling with your pet to TPA. While at CLT, you can let it relieve itself, as CLT has several pet relief areas. In Concourse A, there are pet relief areas near Checkpoint A, Gates A1 to A13, and A21 to A29, while in Concourse D, there's one near Original Rum Bar and Grill.

  • Where can I get emergency transport or housing assistance at TPA?

    If you require help finding transport or housing once you land at TPA, you should visit Traveler's Aid, a non-profit organization that assists stranded passengers at the airport. This organization's office is a short distance from the F Monorail, on Level 3 of the Main Terminal.

  • Does TPA have a notable spa?

    If you want to enjoy unwinding spa services at TPA before leaving the airport, you can do just that, as this astounding airport is home to a remarkable spa, The Getaway Spa. This spa runs locations on the airside of each concourse.

  • Can I rent a car at TPA?

    Provided you have the necessary documents, you can easily rent a car at TPA, as this airport has an on-site car rental facility. This on-site car rental facility houses car rental agencies like Hertz, National, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Avis, SIXT, and Alamo. To get to this car rental facility, you'll board the airport's SkyConnect train.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Tampa was $54 for a one-way ticket and $158 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charlotte and Tampa?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charlotte to Tampa?

    On your way to Tampa, you’ll fly out from Charlotte Douglas. You’ll be landing at Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Charlotte to Tampa?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charlotte to Tampa?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Tampa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Tampa?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Charlotte and Tampa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Charlotte to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from Charlotte to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to Tampa, Delta or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Tampa are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $841 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $190 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte to Tampa?

    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 Charlotte to Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Tampa from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $308 or less round-trip.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is home to a USO lounge. This lounge, situated on the 2nd Floor of the airport's Main Atrium, is reserved for serving military members and their families. If you're one, you should consider waiting for your flight to Tampa International Airport (TPA) at this free-entry lounge. It's safe to say that at this lounge, you'll have a good time, as it features comfortable seats, a strong internet connection, several magazines, beverages, and snacks.
  • If you're flying to TPA with a breastfeeding baby, CLT provides peaceful rooms for breastfeeding mothers where you can feed your baby. Located on the upper level of the Main Atrium and near the Concourse A Connector, these breastfeeding rooms are equipped with comfy seating, sinks with running water, power outlets, and changing tables.
  • In case you've got a query at CLT, you should visit the airport's information desk. At this desk, situated near the ticketing area on the airport's landside, you'll get the assistance you need, as it normally has airport staff. If you spot one of the airport's volunteer ambassadors dressed in yellow shirts, you can ask them for assistance instead of heading to the airport's information desk.
  • There are several restaurants you can eat at once you land at TPA. They include Bavaro's adjacent to Gate C34, Burger 21 a short distance to Gate C39, Rumfish Grill near Gate C37, Pei Wei near gate A14, and Hard Rock Café on Level 3 of the Main Terminal.
  • If you arrive at TPA later than expected, you can crash at the airport's on-site hotel, the Marriott Tampa Airport. Located inside the airport's main terminal, it features comfortable rooms and hospitable staff. It's worth noting that as this hotel's rates at cheap, you can count on not incurring a massive bill if you stay in it.

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Charlotte Douglas to Tampa

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

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Tampa to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to Tampa

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

8.0 ExcellentPaul A, Apr 2026
ATL - MIA
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Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

The "on the ground" A/C was not working. It was so hot while waiting to get in the air, a passenger from the rear of the plan declared "I just can't!" and waited in the gangway until time to close the doors. It was miserable. But the crew were champs and had an amazing attitude. I know they were as miserable as we were but didn't let that affect their performance.

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

Cleared standby and gave up my seat. Terrible policy and boarding experience

Message about flight cancelation was received late due to being in the air. No explanation, just canceled and booked on morning flight. We had to stay in the airport overnight because there was no transportation offered to get to the hotel that AA had available. Actual inflight was fine.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

Ceiling fell down and had to have maintenance come and duct tape it up. No WiFi on the flight.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

The flight was delayed for over an hour. No one at the gate said anything about the flight being delayed. I had to rely on my phone for updates. Absolutely no communication at the gate.

The boarding process was simple but the seats were very uncomfortable. The staff lady was also very hard to understand when she spoke over the intercom about procedures and updates. Other staff members seemed like they were just tired and didnt want to be on the plane. Im used to happy attendants and being able to understand what is said over the speakers.

Flight was delayed 6plus hours Did not take flight Customer service was terrible Will never fly again and will spread how terrible you are You stink

I didnt have a flight. Kayak must be on drugs because I confirmed with spirit that I had no booked flight.

We were surprised to be charged $99 for a personal item. And of course everything offered on the flight was an additional charge. Other than that the pilot flew and landed the plane well and the attendants and fellow passengers were nice enough.

baggage drop off was a bit much. I felt like I worked for spirit airlines since I did all the work.

Always Good ,… Spirit customers are high class Delta customers are self proclaimed elites and American crews you can hear them complain about everything (they’re loud)

The airplane rattled near the left wing as if several screws were loose. Then after we landed in Fort Lauderdale, we had to sit and wait on the runway for quite some time. It was very scary and TOTALLY unacceptable!

It was terrible. I had to pay again once I got to the airport because they said they never received the payment.

It was cancelled a few hours before take off. Spirit has yet to confirm I will be refunded for the trip

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

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

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

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