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Cheapest round-trip
$872
Typical prices: $832-$1,229
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ORD - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$874
British Airways
Tue 7/28Tue 8/18
ORD - ATH • Non-stop
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American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding and drinks on this long-haul route.
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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

Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 17
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4:05 pm - 5:30 pm
ORD
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ATH
17h 25m
1 stop
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11:15 am - 2:55 pm
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ORD
11h 40mnonstop
$872Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:40 pm - 1:10 pm
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ATH
14h 30m
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12:00 pm - 7:46 pm
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ORD
15h 46m
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$873Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13
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7:15 pm - 6:40 pm
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ATH
15h 25m
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7:30 pm - 4:10 pm
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ORD
28h 40m
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$874Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 5
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7:05 am - 11:00 am
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ATH
19h 55m
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11:55 am - 3:30 pm
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ORD
35h 35m
2 stops
$876Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 4
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7:15 pm - 9:20 pm
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ATH
18h 05m
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8:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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28h 15m
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$878Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25
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10:25 pm - 10:45 am
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28h 20m
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7:05 pm - 6:15 pm
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31h 10m
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$881Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 7
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9:00 am - 11:00 am
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18h 00m
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1:00 pm - 1:12 pm
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32h 12m
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$884United Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:54 am - 11:00 am
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16h 06m
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12:10 pm - 10:36 pm
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18h 26m
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$896Air France
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
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10:35 am - 11:00 am
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16h 25m
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20h 25m
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$901Delta
Sun, Jul 26 - Fri, Sep 4
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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.

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 July.

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 $989 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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, 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 January, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,562 and $1,362 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Athens?

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 $1,035 on average.

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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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$540
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Athens was $540 for a one-way ticket and $872 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?

    American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Athens flight route.

  • 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.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Athens are SWISS and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,090 and an overall rating of 7.5, SWISS is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,157 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $574 or less one-way and $1,242 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Athens Eleftherios V..
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Chicago to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

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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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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Athens. 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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4424 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
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Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
ORD - IST
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Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

Our flight was delayed for one hour is their a credit?

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

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.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

We had a flight from Ny to ist and ist to Athens. Our flight was landed late to the Istanbul due to weather conditions and we couldn’t make the next flight to Athens. Turkish airlines transferred us to Aegen airlines for our ist to ath flights and told us they will transfer our luggages. However when we arrived Athens there was no luggage’s and I was traveling with two little kids. This was horrible experiences. Our ath flights was also early morning and we had to wait until 5pm for the next flight with two kids at the airport and they haven’t provided any hotel or food to us. We paid hotel with our own expense and also for food. That’s was horrible experience. I am very disappointed.

It was a quick flight, and it was fine. The only thing was my seats wouldn’t recline because I was in the last row. It was a 1am flight so that made it hard to sleep. But otherwise it was fine.

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

United needs to figure out its Economy PLUS standards; its better than economy but that's not saying much. It seems like United stripped away all the basics for an international flight (such as In Seat entertainment) and repackaged some of them as plus. Would not fly United internationally again.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

My pillow had a shoe print on it, when I asked if I can have another pillow, I was told “I’m sorry but it is one pillow per guest, do YOU want to turn it inside out” to which I responded , no thanks I will go without. This is generally not ok, but For the price tag I paid flying business this is absolutely unacceptable. Hopefully American Airlines can update their accommodations to bedding that is not tossed on the ground and stepped on, or at least have a couple of extra pillows in hand, incase someone had decided to step on the pillows for what ever reason

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in flight WiFi Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay (especially this much) for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a terrible attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

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

Boarding delayed 1.5 hours. Ended up sick because of all the delays and lines waiting around airport and boarding.

They failed to make sure all luggage made it onto the flight. I had to spend a week on vacation with no clothes.

No internet for most of the flight. Very narrow seats. Food was bad. Flight was nearly an hour late with perfect weather, crew offered no explanation or compensation.

Gate agent required us to check our perfectly legal carry on bags due to a supposed lack of overhead space. After seating, we saw nothing but empty space in our seating area. This caused luggage to miss connection in Athens, and we had no bags in Mykonos. Totally avoidable and unacceptable. My last U A flight !

I missed my connection. Lufthansa did a great job helping me get a new flight. My luggage arrived on the same plane as I did. That was astonishing.

Food was mediocre. In flight entertainment lacked live TV. Crew was fantastic. Plane very comfortable if a bit worn.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

Very disappointed with British Airways. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received my checked baggage or any proper update. Customer support has been unresponsive, making the situation even more frustrating. Poor baggage handling and lack of communication seriously impacted my travel experience.

Cancelled flight and re booked seats were a downgrade. British Airways said the upgrade was t available but when I checked it was but then they wouldn’t make it right

Overall ok. Best part has always been the sundae dessert.

Our flight BA638 was cancelled with very short notice. It was supposed to depart at 7:25am. We had left Chichester at 3:30am in order to make the flight, and we were notified of the cancellation while en route to LHR. We were told the cancellation was necessary because a plane had not been scheduled to be at LHR for this flight! We were rescheduled to BA636. This flight was supposed to depart at 11:00am but didn't actually take off until ~12:30pm. Consequently we arrived in Athens several hours late, missing out on half a day of our sightseeing time. We had booked transport with MyTransfers to pick us up at the Athens airport and drive us to our Hotel Adonis. I was unable to get a refund for this service because our flight was so delayed. They required 24 hour notice of pick up time changes. I instead had to pay for a taxi at the airport. I have tried to fill out a request for compensation online but have been unsuccessful. How can I get help for filing a claim?

They could do everything better!! From the rickety plane to the flight attendants, when American Airlines is operated by British Airways, their standards are lowered! It’s like Macy’s, operated by Walmart!!

It was ok but not at a business class standard No entertainment system available which is poor for a 3+ hour journey Food was ok and service was good though

Late boarding with inconsistent excuses. Bulk head seats were very small and uncomfortable. 1 tiny candy bar and a water were only food provisions. Food for purchase was unavailable.

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