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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Birmingham, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$234
Typical prices: $754-$389
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Thu 7/16Mon 7/20
ORD - BHM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $609-$383
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Tue 7/21Wed 7/22
ORD - BHM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $239 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Birmingham (CHI-BHM)

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

Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
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8:05 am - 7:03 am
ORD
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BHM
22h 58m
1 stop
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12:19 pm - 12:15 pm
BHM
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ORD
23h 56m
1 stop
$234Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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1:50 pm - 11:39 am
ORD
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BHM
21h 49m
2 stops
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12:19 pm - 12:15 pm
BHM
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ORD
23h 56m
1 stop
$291Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22
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9:30 pm - 11:29 pm
ORD
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BHM
1h 59mnonstop
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6:22 am - 8:49 am
BHM
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ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$299American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
MDW
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BHM
1h 45mnonstop
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5:20 am - 7:10 am
BHM
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$299Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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12:20 pm - 2:00 pm
MDW
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BHM
1h 40mnonstop
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10:35 am - 12:25 pm
BHM
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$300Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22
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4:45 pm - 11:22 pm
ORD
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BHM
6h 37m
1 stop
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3:37 pm - 6:00 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 23mnonstop
$309American Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22
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12:05 pm - 5:20 pm
MDW
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BHM
5h 15m
1 stop
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5:00 am - 6:50 am
BHM
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$309Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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5:30 am - 12:00 pm
MDW
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BHM
6h 30m
1 stop
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10:35 am - 12:25 pm
BHM
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MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$310Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 22
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5:10 pm - 11:02 pm
MDW
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BHM
5h 52m
1 stop
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12:02 pm - 4:14 pm
BHM
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MDW
4h 12m
1 stop
$319Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
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9:30 pm - 11:33 pm
ORD
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BHM
2h 03mnonstop
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1:07 pm - 3:32 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$325United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Birmingham flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

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 Birmingham, Alabama departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Birmingham flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Birmingham costs $220 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Birmingham (BHM). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 24% cheaper than other Chicago-Birmingham routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Birmingham (BHM).

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Birmingham on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Birmingham. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Birmingham, 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 Birmingham is August, where tickets cost $105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $317 and $272 respectively.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $477 on average.

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

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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Birmingham

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

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.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Birmingham

When to book flights from Chicago to Birmingham

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

  • Does Chicago O’Hare International Airport have lost and found centers?

    Yes. You misplaced an item while at O’Hare Airport. Many different organizations at the Airport manage lost and found items. If you are trying to find a lost item, reach out to the closest lost and found organization where you last had the item. Suppose you don’t know where you lost the item. In that case, you may have to notify some of these agencies: TSA checkpoints, gate areas, ticket counters, lost and found (only at terminal 5), parking facilities, retail service locations, or Terminal 5 custom area.

  • Does Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport have a rental car facility?

    Yes. You've deplaned at BHM and are looking for an independent option to move around; renting a car is your best bet. At BHM, on the ground level of the parking deck are the Airport’s car rental facilities. The location is also for dropping off and picking up rental cars. Thrifty, National, Dollar, Payless, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Avis, and Hertz are the car rental companies housed in the rental car facility in BHM.

  • Where can I find Chicago O'Hare International Airport's animals' relief area?

    ORD is a service animals and pets friendly airport. ORD has outdoor and indoor animal relief areas close to the terminals. The animals’ relief areas are available round the clock to care for pets and service animals’ potty needs. At ORD, animals’ relief areas are outside the arrivals at gates 2A, 5B, and 1A of Terminals 2, 5, and 1 respectively. Also, in Terminal 3 Rotunda and at Concourse C close to gate 10 in terminal 1.

  • Where can I find Chicago O'Hare International Airport's business center?

    Business people traveling through ORD and having important business to tend to can use the business center at the lower level of the Chicago Hilton Airport Hotel. Chicago Hilton Airport Hotel is across from the Airport's Domestic Terminals and you can get to the hotel via underground walkways. The business center offers full-service services such as browsing, faxing and emailing, copying, printing, and packaging, and shipping.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Birmingham was $120 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Birmingham.

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

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Birmingham is the only airport in Birmingham. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Birmingham flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Birmingham are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $357 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $568 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Birmingham.

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

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

    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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham?

    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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $235 or less one-way and $397 or less round-trip.
  • On the date, you're to connect Chicago to Birmingham, reaching Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at least two hours before your the scheduled departure time would be best. It will provide you time to check in at either Airport, go through the engrossed TSA security, and board your flight in time.
  • ORD is one of Chicago's major airports. The Airport includes four terminals; three Terminals 2, 3, and 1 are for local flights, while Terminal 4 is for international flights. The Domestic Terminals are within walking distance through walkways. From any of the Domestic Terminals, you must use the Airport’s Transit System to reach the International Terminal.
  • On your flight from Chicago to Birmingham, you can kick back and distract yourself on the plane with entertainment. Indulge in the many movies and TV shows on streaming and live TV on the plane via the personal entertainment device. Delta and American Airlines provide the entertainment feature for this flight route.
  • For nursing mothers traveling through MDW, the Airport has nursing areas. The nursing spaces provide a quiet and private space for nursing mothers to pump or feed their children. MDW has at Concourse C in the Main Terminal a Mother's room and at Concourse A close to gate A5 Mamava Lactation Pods.
  • For passengers with more bags than they can carry, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) has Smart Carte trollies to help you with your pieces of luggage. The Smart Carte trollies are available at a $5 rental fee per cart at the luggage claim and curbside close by the terminals’ entrance.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Birmingham?

 
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Direct departures

Chicago to Birmingham

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Birmingham to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Birmingham

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham. 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 Chicago to Birmingham? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4237 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

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

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.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

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

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.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

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