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$247 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$528
Overall average: $674
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/29Mon 4/20
ORD - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$660
Iberia
Sun 5/10Thu 5/21
ORD - ATH • Non-stop
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Finnair's A350 offers memory foam seats for comfort.
Upon arrival at ATH, use Metro Line 3 to central Athens.
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Cheapest • from $560 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Athens (CHI-ATH)

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

Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 20
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7:50 pm - 3:05 am
ORD
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ATH
23h 15m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 9:40 am
ATH
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ORD
26h 00m1 stop
$528Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13
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8:20 pm - 6:40 pm
ORD
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ATH
15h 20m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 5:45 pm
ATH
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ORD
34h 35m1 stop
$529Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
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7:20 pm - 6:40 pm
ORD
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ATH
15h 20m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 4:45 pm
ATH
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ORD
34h 35m1 stop
$530Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8
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7:10 pm - 10:35 am
ORD
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ATH
31h 25m2 stops
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11:25 am - 4:45 pm
ATH
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ORD
37h 20m2 stops
$531Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 19
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7:20 pm - 10:35 am
ORD
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ATH
55h 15m2 stops
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11:25 am - 4:45 pm
ATH
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ORD
37h 20m2 stops
$533Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24
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4:47 pm - 5:30 am
ORD
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ATH
28h 43m1 stop
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8:25 am - 10:43 pm
ATH
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ORD
22h 18m1 stop
$534Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 2
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11:25 am - 8:55 am
ORD
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ATH
13h 30m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 9:40 am
ATH
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ORD
19h 40m1 stop
$535Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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12:50 pm - 9:00 am
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ATH
13h 10m1 stop
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9:40 pm - 11:05 am
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ORD
20h 25m1 stop
$536Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
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1:31 pm - 4:30 pm
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18h 59m2 stops
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6:05 am - 6:36 pm
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MDW
20h 31m2 stops
$576Delta
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11
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1:28 pm - 1:35 pm
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16h 07m2 stops
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6:05 am - 10:31 pm
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MDW
23h 26m2 stops
$601Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Athens flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Athens flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Athens costs $735 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Athens (ATH). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Athens, 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 Chicago to Athens is November, where tickets cost $589 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,469 and $1,190 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Athens, 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 Chicago to Athens, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Athens

 
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Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, perfect for long-haul flights.


United's Premium Plus features extra recline and legroom, enhancing comfort.

British Airways

BA's premium economy offers 7 inches extra legroom, ideal for long-haul comfort.


British Airways provides priority boarding and larger baggage allowance in premium economy.

Iberia

Iberia's business class offers all-aisle access and comfortable bedding for restful flights.


Iberia's Premium Economy includes 37-inch seat pitch and USB power outlets.

American Airlines

American Airlines offers Flagship Lounges with premium services like meals and shower suites.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.

Finnair

Finnair's A350 features memory foam seats and USB ports for comfort and connectivity.


Finnair offers Nordic-inspired meals and unique cocktails in business class.

Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, consider using the CTA Blue Line train, which runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

ATH

Upon arrival at ATH, use Metro Line 3 for a direct route to central Athens, offering a convenient and modern travel option.

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

When planning a trip from Chicago to Athens, it's important to consider a few factors to ensure you're getting the best deal. Generally, Tuesdays are the cheapest days to fly, while February is the cheapest month.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Athens (ATH) for the most affordable fares.

Booking Advance: To save money, book your flight around 150 days in advance.

Budget Airline: Turkish Airlines generally offers the cheapest fares for this route.

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

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$247
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 68% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Athens

When to book flights from Chicago to Athens

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

  • What are the layover options for flights from Chicago to Athens?

    Passengers will have several layover options for this route. Austrian Airline has a layover at Vienna International Airport (VIE), Turkish Airlines at Istanbul International Airport (IST), Icelandair at Copenhagen International Airport (CPH), and Iberia Airlines at Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD). Layovers for Chicago to Athens flights take at least 3 hours.

  • What are the public transport options from Athens International Airport to downtown Athens?

    There are several connections to downtown Athens from Athens International Airport. Four bus lines, X93, X95, X97, and X96, operate 24/7 between the airport and other locations within the city at a frequency of 60 minutes. Bus line X95 heads straight to downtown, and you can board it at the bus stop between exits 4 and 5 outside the Arrivals Terminal. One subway railway is also available from the Athens Airport Railway Station next to the main terminal. The train operates every hour between 5:50 am and 10:50 pm. Alternatively, you can take a taxi downtown at negotiable fares, and board at exit 3 of the arrivals level.

  • Which airlines have a favorable carry-on policy for flights from Chicago to Athens?

    We recommend Turkish Airlines if you are looking to travel with more than one cabin bag for free. Turkish Airlines is suitable for travelers on short business trips as they can travel with a personal item bag and additional carry-on luggage weighing no more than 18 lbs. These can come onboard for free so long as they fit in the overhead compartment and under-seat section.

  • Which airlines fly sustainably from Chicago to Athens?

    Each passenger on a flight from Chicago and Athens emits about 4500 lbs of carbon dioxide on average. Several airlines have taken the initiative to ensure that flights along this route are environmentally friendly. These include Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines. They see a 38%, 37%, and 36% reduction in the carbon footprint, respectively.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Athens was $247 for a one-way ticket and $528 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Athens?

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

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Athens flight route: Finnair, American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta, and Air France.

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

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Athens?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Athens from Chicago?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Athens, Finnair or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Athens are Finnair and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,261 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,012 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Athens?

    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 Chicago to Athens.

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

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

    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 Athens with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Athens from Chicago 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 Chicago to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $713 or less one-way and $1,076 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers who prefer connecting flights have several connecting options between Chicago and Athens. They range from one to three stopover flights. Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines operate flights with one stopover. Meanwhile, Icelandair operates two stopover flights, while Multiple Airlines operates flights with three connections.
  • Passengers from Southwest Chicago should consider booking flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Porter Airlines operates flights from MDW to Athens which take about 17 hours.
  • The flight from Chicago and Athens is a long-haul flight that leaves passengers tired. Wind down after landing at ATH in one of the airport lounges. Two Goldair Handling Lounges are at Halls A and B of the International Terminal as well as two Skyserv Lounges.
  • Most airlines operating from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Athens, such as Finnair, Icelandair, American Airlines, and Austrian Airlines, depart from Terminal 5. However, Iberia Airlines has its departures at Terminal 3.
  • Athens International Airport (ATH) serves several nearby towns, making it a good arrival option for people who also want to explore nearby popular cities and towns such as Spata and Markopoulo. It also serves Loutsa and Koropi.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Athens

 
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They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

6.0 GoodPatricia, Jan 2026
ORD - LAS
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They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Plane delayed due to weather. Plane boarded, then told to unboard due to a maintenance issue.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

The staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the best crew I have met.

Suddenly, I don't find my flight back on the app Help Ticket 0757345716866 Hoeflich Flight back Sunday ib5333 Ib2629 Ib4268

Was all good.l including a sofdrink. AA improved significantly. There was no entertainment.

The food on the flight was of marginal quality. Small bits of chicken, instant mashed potatoes and some carrots. The rolls were very dry, nearly inedible. The seats were quite small and didn’t allow for any shifting of position during the flight. There was limited leg room.0

The seats are so small that you can barely move at all. Don't try to eat with utensils in your seat either - you will elbow your neighbor in the face. Miserably small and I swear they are shrinking every time I fly. Food was meh (per usual), but at least there is free alcohol on an overseas flight. Doesn't make up for sitting in a torture chamber while hurtling through the air with hundreds of fussy people, but it's something. Entertainment options (movies, shows) are okay, nothing special, but at least there are screens, because most of the seats in these large planes do not have adjustable lighting - or air control - that you can get to, it's too high to reach - which makes reading impossible. Zero stars, AA.

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

Delayed over 2 hours. Bring your own snacks or prepare to pay. No entertainment and no plug plugs for charging.

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Connecting from Germany with not enough time to go thru TSA and security so many times. Kayak or whomever doesn’t leave you enough time between flights. I made it with 5 min before my zone was called. Too stressful

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. I spent €25 on internet and never gained access to it. A flight attendant told me she would file a complaint/report on my behalf but it put me in a very difficult situation.

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

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