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$407 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo

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Cheapest round-trip
$742
Typical prices: $804-$596
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ORD - CAI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,024
Egyptair
Fri 6/26Tue 8/11
ORD - CAI • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 0
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Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest • Avg $664 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo (CHI-CAI)

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

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
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3:00 pm - 7:05 pm
ORD
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CAI
20h 05m
2 stops
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4:45 am - 1:10 pm
CAI
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ORD
16h 25m
1 stop
$742Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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3:00 pm - 2:50 am
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CAI
27h 50m
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5:55 pm - 1:10 pm
CAI
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ORD
27h 15m
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$743Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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3:00 pm - 4:55 pm
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CAI
17h 55m
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5:55 pm - 1:10 pm
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ORD
27h 15m
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$747ITA Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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3:00 pm - 4:55 pm
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CAI
17h 55m
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5:55 pm - 1:10 pm
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ORD
27h 15m
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$748ITA Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 30
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CAI
27h 15m
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4:45 am - 1:10 pm
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ORD
16h 25m
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$750ITA Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Sep 11
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17h 55m
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5:55 pm - 1:10 pm
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27h 15m
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$754ITA Airways
Sat, May 9 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:23 am - 2:10 am
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32h 47m
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3:25 am - 6:33 pm
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23h 08m
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$867Delta
Sat, May 9 - Wed, Jun 24
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32h 47m
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26h 52m
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$868Delta
Sat, May 9 - Tue, Jun 30
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32h 47m
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37h 49m
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$873Delta
Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 13
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32h 13m
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37h 10m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Cairo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cairo 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 Cairo?

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 Cairo departing in September.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Cairo flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Cairo costs $772 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Cairo (CAI). It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cairo, 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 Cairo is September, where tickets cost $396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $4,847 and $2,019 respectively.

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

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 Cairo, 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 Cairo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$403
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cairo

When to book flights from Chicago to Cairo

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

  • What different kinds of flights are usually offered between Chicago and Cairo?

    Nonstop flights between Chicago and Cairo are not offered due to the distance between the two locations. In general, you will have either one or two layovers. These layovers usually take place in cities such as Frankfurt or Istanbul. Airlines that service flights with just one layover include Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

  • How can I go from downtown Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport?

    An easy way to go from Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport is by driving, which normally takes around 15 to 20min. Public transportation is typically not an option for this journey.

  • What transportation options are available for going from Cairo International Airport to the city center?

    If you choose to drive from Cairo International Airport to the city center, you can expect for the trip to normally take around 30min in total. Otherwise, public transportation is an option, including bus line CTA 356, which will bring you to downtown Cairo in approximately 1h 40min.

  • Do travelers have the option of renting a car directly from Cairo International Airport?

    Cairo International Airport has a car rental center in each of its terminals. Some of the major international car rental companies that can be found in these centers include Avis, Hertz, and SIXT. These companies keep their fleets directly at the airport, so once you fill out any necessary paperwork at one of the centers, you can take a short walk to where you will grab your vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cairo was $403 for a one-way ticket and $742 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cairo (Cairo). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cairo flight route.

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

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Cairo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cairo?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Cairo, LOT or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cairo are LOT and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,152 and an overall rating of 7.5, LOT is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $775 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cairo.

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

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

    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 Cairo 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 Cairo?

    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 Cairo 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 Cairo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $627 or less one-way and $854 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly out of the Chicago region, there are three main airports that you can depart from. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located approximately 17 miles northwest of the city center, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around eight miles southwest of downtown. There is also Chicago-Rockford International (RFD), which can be found around 68 miles northwest of the city.
  • Once you arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI), you may need some last minute help with planning your trip. If this is the case, you can head to one of the travel agency desks in Terminals 1 and 3, where employees can assist you with booking things like hotels and excursions.
  • If you have an early flight out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, it can be convenient to stay directly at the airport so you get a good night of sleep. There is the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel that is located across from Terminal 2, as well as the Aloft Chicago O’Hare that is around a 5min drive away and has a free shuttle service.
  • Those that will be traveling with small children will want to keep in mind that Chicago Midway International Airport has a designated security family lane. This lane is designed to make the security process as smooth and quick as possible for those with little ones.
  • While waiting for your flight to begin boarding at Chicago-Rockford International, you may want to grab a bite to eat. There is the Skyview Café that is on the second floor of the main terminal and it is open to any individual with a boarding pass.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Cairo?

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

Chicago to Cairo

Wednesday

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Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Sunday

Egyptair

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Direct returns

Cairo to Chicago

Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cairo. 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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LOTOverall score based on 1192 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.1Food
7.5Boarding
8.2Crew
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Flying business class saves you. Once you get out of the terminal and onto the plane, it’s fine. The traffic at the gate is a horror. No organization at all. The fact that Business class is promised early boarding is a myth.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
WAW - JFK
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Flying business class saves you. Once you get out of the terminal and onto the plane, it’s fine. The traffic at the gate is a horror. No organization at all. The fact that Business class is promised early boarding is a myth.

The seat was paid for but given for some different person .

Krakow airport is very disorganized. nice seats. friendly crew. long legs had screens. short leg did not

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Horrible communication, flight boarded then we sat on plane for almost 5 hours as the runway was barely covered in snow with no plows in sight and the as we tried to taxi there was a major equipment failure due to poor push off technique causing all passengers to be taken off the flight to ultimately have the flight cancelled. There was barely any communication to passengers as to what was happening or what to do next to get placed on another flight. Arriving to my final destination a whole day later having to take a connecting flight through Lisbon to ultimately end up in New York instead of a direct flight as none available for the next day. Never flying LOT airlines again!

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

Smooth flight, excellent crew and good food. Not enough space; sitting are too small.

No WiFi and ok comfort in business class. Home safe I guess that’s all that really matters.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

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

Purchased through 3rd party vendor which made everything difficult. Unable to check in online. Unable to get flight updates easily, tsa precheck information didn’t carry through, longer time to check in in person. Entertainment looked good but had to purchase conventional headphones to view.

Boarding was fast, easy, and we landed early. The entertainment system was very buggy and kept resetting throughout the flight.

Not having an assigned seat until boarding and then having to check my bag.

Flight emergency landed in Chicago due to “Odor” in back of plane . Had to buy ANOTHER TICKET to get to Boston cash out of my own pocket . Then they would notchange my return flight time without a 400. Charge!!!! Insulting.

I purchased ticket so our daughter ( a minor) can sit next to her mother. No help at gate after kayak insisted that this could be done. She ended sitting by herself

Flight was as expected. But it was delayed an hour. Also, my luggage got damaged. So that sucked especially since the damage made navigating the airport difficult. Walking to get ground transportation is sooo far away now and my checked bag was difficult to carry.

we were an hour delayed after boarding and given no reason. Headsets cost money. Also there were openrows with no one setting in them but we were told we were not allowed to swtich.

Crew was very friendly. Did not like being jammed in the back middle seat. Don’t understand why I can not select an aisle for free based on first come first serve. Also first time I’ve been on a flight which attempted land then circled Detroit airport multiple times.

Terrible. There was a lot of misleading information regarding ticketing, seat upgrades, & boarding group. I also expect my seat will recline. I have back problems & it is very painful for me of the seat doesn’t recline. In addition, when I choose a fare that allows me a carry-on bag, I expect to be able to carry it on. Not be forced to check it. Thos happened on my flight to MCO & back to Boston. Not sure I will ever fly JetBlue again. Further I bought the ticket through hat deal. I will NEVER do that again. They were incapable of providing an accurate record locator # for either leg of the trip. I had to call them before each flight with me VERY stressed about whether I would actually be able to get on my flight. Who does that? Who books flight & then FAILS to give an accurate record locator? Twice!

The flight was delayed 4 hours and the JetBlue people at the counter kept lying to us and telling us it was due to weather however all other flights were going in and out of NY and FL. Then they lied that the plane had to stop to refuel. Then they lied and said the plane needed a tire change. JetBlue is the worst. Then they gave a lot of people meal vouchers however I didn’t know they did that and they didn’t offer anything to me.

We traveled on Business Class called Crown class, and the experience was outstanding. Separate check-in area. Private separate entrance to Passport Control and Security. Excellent lounge not too far from gate. Fast seamless boarding. Very attentive flight attendance. Excellent service in board.

Excellent There was no hot beverages in the last hour

POOR. The gate changed 5 times. The plane was late. The waiting crew and the desk staff were gossiping and chatting amongst themselves about the maintenance and plane issues. No water service on the plane after the long delay. Even after I asked for a water. I was in seat 1A. Single crew member we saw sat in the seat the whole flight on his phone. After a stressful boarding process and delay- it was REALLY disappointing.

I was most disappointed with the flight crew in business class. They were not attentive at all. Everything I needed, I had to ask for. They did not offer refills, did not ask how the meal was, did not offer anything else when I didnt like the drink that was poorly made. When I asked for snacks, they told me to go to the front and look at what was set out. This was the worst RJ business class crew I have ever encountered. They made me feel like I was a bother - even for a simple water. No smiles. No thank you. No my pleasure. These are the reasons you fly business class. At least the crew can smile and act like they are happy to be there. For 14+ hours, I felt like an inconvenience. Poor review.

Crew was apathetic, in seat hardware was old and barely functional, WiFi (which I paid for) didn’t work for half the flight (I was refunded). They gave 2 meals on a 13 hr flight, whereas Etihad gave 3.

Awful, they made us rebook a ticket (out of our own pocket) because of a missed connection.

We were waiting at the counter for over an hour. Then they moved all employees to the inside. At that time it was about one hour and 15 minutes to the flight. They left us without help. Flight departed 20 minutes earlier than published. I guess they sold our 3 seats to other customers and bumped us. We did not fly. No customer service no help no answer.....

They did not have my AA status (Platinum Pro) in my reservation. They don't accept KTN at Dulles so I could not go through TSA Pre - terrible....

I’m still stuck with no hope in sight. They haven’t even provide a hotel for keeping us for two nights.

Excellent service all around thank you Royal Jordanian crew for the attention you have given us

Flight was canceled. Rebooked on Lufthansa Also Canceled. Had to pay 3000 more per person and fly Alaska to EWR and fly emirates to Athens.

Our flight was cancelled the day before our trip and we we put on a Turkish Airline flight that got us in half a day later.

Everything is smooth without canceling the flight or long delay. We're happy about it.

The flight I initially booked from Los Angeles to Florence. I made sure had a layover of about 90 minutes in Rome, so there’d be enough time to connect. A couple weeks before the flight for some reason I was updated that that flight had changed and I was only gonna have 60 minutes to connect. From LAX we were delayed by 45 minutes meaning making the connection was unlikely. The crew informed me that my connecting flight would not wait and they would rebook me on one four or five hours later. I wasn’t happy, but I accepted it. It is what it is. Except when we got closer, two separate flight attendant approached me eagerly and said they had great news that my connecting flight would in fact wait for me, but I needed to hurry through the airport so they didn’t have to wait too long. I was first off the flight. I ran about 4000 steps. And got through passport control all in under 15 minutes. When I arrived to my gate, I was greeted by a flight attendant there who was completely indifferent, said they didn’t hold the plane and they just closed the doors. Had they even held it for two minutes I would’ve made it. She simply told me that the flight attendant on my flight lied about the plane being held, and that they do it all the time. These were all employees of the same company ITA. I was absolutely livid at her indifference and having been lied to and then having to wait five hours and waste a day in Europe at an airport.

The flight was canceled and we have not received the refund

They lost my checked in bag and have not helped me.

First, ITA lost my bag and the baggage team showed no regard in trying to find it. Second, I had paid for priority boarding as part of a first class ticket and instead they disregarded boarding groups and we all boarded at the same time. Third, wasn't allowed to select my seat in advance even with a first class ticket. When I was assigned bulkhead, I was told I would need to pay to change my seat. Overall, very disappointing experience.

Inside plane needs to be updated, the lady sitting behind me was saying the frame from the window fell on her lap right before taking off and seats are very uncomfortable, cushioning is need of repair ASAP.

I did not leave to Italy yet. We had technical problems on flight from SF to Maimi and had to land in Denver and wait for another plane to take us to Miami, so I missed my plane to Italy. I am still waiting for the Agency to fix my flight till today the haven’t done anything and I am paying for my Hotel stay. Everyday they are promising to fix my flight, they are not doing so and they are not even looking for another solution

My seat was broken and ducted taped and my monitor did not work the entire time over 8 hrs sitting. And I had no books or anything with me

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