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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona (CHI-KOA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona 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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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
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9:00 am - 3:27 pmORD-KOA
34h 27m1 stop
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2:24 pm - 11:37 pmKOA-ORD
29h 13m1 stop
$383Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
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3:49 pm - 3:27 pmORD-KOA
27h 38m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 11:37 pmKOA-ORD
23h 57m2 stops
$389Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 26
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9:00 am - 6:26 amORD-KOA
25h 26m2 stops
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2:24 pm - 2:29 pmKOA-ORD
20h 05m1 stop
$390Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 17
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3:05 pm - 4:00 pmORD-KOA
28h 55m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 11:59 pmKOA-ORD
29h 39m1 stop
$391Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:00 am - 2:54 pmORD-KOA
11h 54m1 stop
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10:35 pm - 2:05 pmKOA-ORD
11h 30m1 stop
$423American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
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7:30 am - 7:50 pmORD-KOA
16h 20m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 11:44 pmKOA-ORD
21h 49m1 stop
$424Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15
Delta Logo
7:50 am - 6:20 pmORD-KOA
14h 30m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 4:57 pmKOA-ORD
15h 27m2 stops
$428Delta
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:54 pmORD-KOA
11h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 9:53 amKOA-ORD
11h 23m1 stop
$453American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:45 pmMDW-KOA
11h 35m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 12:35 pmKOA-MDW
13h 35m2 stops
$542Southwest
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
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5:15 am - 6:10 pmMDW-KOA
16h 55m2 stops
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9:15 pm - 11:35 amKOA-MDW
10h 20m1 stop
$569Southwest
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Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For a quick commute from ORD, use the CTA Blue Line.
Consider renting a car upon arrival at KOA.
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Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $383 (round-trip)
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September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Nonstop flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona 1 day a week: Sat.
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Cheapest round-trip
$383
Overall average: $593
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$1,164
United Airlines
Sat 1/10Sat 1/17
ORD - KOA • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Kailua-Kona flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Kailua-Kona flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona costs $1,163 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Kailua-Kona (KOA). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

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

For Chicago to Kailua-Kona, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Kailua-Kona back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona, 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 Kailua-Kona is September, where tickets cost $577 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $997 and $933 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

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 Kailua-Kona, 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 Kailua-Kona, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

 
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For a quick commute to downtown Chicago from ORD, take the CTA Blue Line train, which runs 24 hours and avoids traffic delays.

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KOA

For a smooth arrival at KOA, consider renting a car. Major rental companies are available, and shuttles are conveniently located.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Kailua-Kona

When to book flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona

  • Consider flying First Class when traveling with American Airlines from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. The airline's First Class ticket comes with priority privileges like speed through security, check-in and boarding at the airports, and priority bag handling after your flight. You also get to enjoy comfy seats, premium dining, and free in-flight entertainment.

    What are the common stopover options for flights from Chicago to Kailua Kona?

  • Flights from Chicago to Kailua Kona are generally connecting flights, as there are no direct flights at the moment. These flights have layovers in different cities depending on the airline. Most airlines flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona have layovers in Seattle, Tacoma (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Atlanta (ATL), Honolulu (HNL), and Denver (DEN).

    Which airlines flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona assist passengers with special needs?

  • Each airline flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona offer assistance services for passengers with special needs. Every airline on this route runs a wheelchair assistance program to help travelers with reduced mobility easily get through the airport. If you need a wheelchair for your travel, we recommend informing your airline at least 48 hours before your flight to ensure it is available. These airlines also have attendants who assist passengers with special needs when boarding, moving to and from seats, or disembarking from planes.

    How can I get from the Kailua International Airport to Downtown Kailua-Kona?

  • There are several transportation options from Kona Airport to Kailua-Kona. Buses offer one of the most affordable and convenient ways of completing the trip from the airport to Kailua-Kona. Bus Line 202 runs from the airport to Luhia Street. The buses are operated by Hele-On Bus and depart the airport every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can taxi or drive from the airport to Kailua-Kona.

    Which airlines flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona offer better pet policies?

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona was $181 for a one-way ticket and $383 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Kailua-Kona?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Kailua-Kona.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kona Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Kailua-Kona flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Kailua-Kona from Chicago?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Kailua-Kona.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $683 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $828 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona.

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

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

    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 Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $582 or less one-way.
  • If you have a carry-on bag, consider flying with American Airlines on the NYC to BGR route. The airline allows you to board with one standard carry-on bag, which should have 40 lb at most of the weight. Its maximum dimensions must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Also, you can have a personal item with sizes 18 x 14 x 8 inches, which must fit under the seat.
  • Flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona depart from either Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Of the two Chicago airports, ORD handles more flights to Kailua-Kona than MDW. Therefore, consider flying from ORD to get more flight options.
  • Consider flying from Chicago MDW to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) if you want to avoid long queues at the departure airport. MDW is usually less crowded than ORD. Therefore, you will spend less time getting through the airport for your flight.
  • Consider booking American Airlines or United when flying from Chicago ORD to Kailua-Kona. The airport is a hub for these two airlines; therefore, flying with them will give you more flight options. You will also get a way to access United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club at ORD by paying at the door.
  • You are welcome to use the pet relief areas at ORD when traveling with your pet from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. Outdoor pet relief areas are outside Door 1A, Door 2A, Door 5B, and near Lotto Booth in Terminal 1 Main Hall.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11197 reviews
7.0Entertainment
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7.8Comfort
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Once again, Hawaiian Airlines upon checking in for our return flight, told us that we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats. This had happened on our incoming flight as well. Hawaiian Airlines had changed our flight and put us in standard seats. I sent them confirmation emails and receipts showing that I had paid for extra comfort seats and they ignored me and refused to accept my proof of payment. I ended up having to pay for our extra comfort seats again. On our return flight, once again, we were told we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats, which we had. I argued until a supervisor was summoned and researched further in their system and found that we had paid for them. If I hadn’t insisted, we would’ve been forced to buy our seats again or be assigned a standard seat. This kind of Customer Service is totally unacceptable. I would never use Hawaiian Airlines again if I have a choice.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2025LIH - HNL
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Once again, Hawaiian Airlines upon checking in for our return flight, told us that we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats. This had happened on our incoming flight as well. Hawaiian Airlines had changed our flight and put us in standard seats. I sent them confirmation emails and receipts showing that I had paid for extra comfort seats and they ignored me and refused to accept my proof of payment. I ended up having to pay for our extra comfort seats again. On our return flight, once again, we were told we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats, which we had. I argued until a supervisor was summoned and researched further in their system and found that we had paid for them. If I hadn’t insisted, we would’ve been forced to buy our seats again or be assigned a standard seat. This kind of Customer Service is totally unacceptable. I would never use Hawaiian Airlines again if I have a choice.

Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

Glad they offer free meal, & I got a complimentary drink I’d like coffee,tea, or water offered 3/4 into trip

Could not check in online. Called airline twice, thinking Hawaiian Airlines could check me in during phone call. NO. In 2nd phone call, Customer Service explained that due to “transition period” of Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines merger, I could only check in at the airport. In addition, flight to Kahului was late at arrival gate; I made connection to Lihue but my bag did not, so I had to return to Lihue airport a couple hours after my arrival to retrieve the bag.

My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

The boarding was confusing because the PA system at PDX was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything being said . The seats were uncomfortable. The food was pretty bad and I normally don’t mind airplane food. The flight attendants were not friendly. I learned upon check in that Hawaiian airlines had reassigned our seats of the second leg of the trip. I had confirmed and paid for special seats but they put me and my companion on standard seats in different rows. Hawaiian also did the same on my return flight after the flight times had changed. I happened to go online to check my reservation and saw the flight had changed. I gad received no notice. I saw that my confirmed seats that I had paid extra were gone. After much back and forth with the airlines they refused to correct their error. I showed them confirmation documents of my seat reservation and receipt of payment but they refused to correct the seat change or reimburse me. I had to pay $200 again to reserve the original seats. Shameful and manipulative. They basically held me hostage. If I wanted to be in that flight I had to pay up.

I liked that internet connection while in flight was available.👍

My experience from Lihue Airport was the “Flight Experience from Hell!” First, I was pulled aside by the Lihue TSA and searched thoroughly! Not once, but twice I was molested by 5 different TSA agents using some sort of smear cloth testing to see if I had been exposed to something dangerous! I can’t tell you what because they never gave me an explanation by the end of a near delaying incident of boarding my plane. More importantly, I was generously provided an airport wheel chair and personal porter because of my health condition. TSA even took your wheelchair apart! What’s up with that? I’m near 75, caucasian, never been arrested for anything, don’t do drugs or alcohol, and patiently and politely abided to their instructions for a full damn 20 minutes! Awful and humiliating experience especially when two different agents literally groped my testicles and crack of my butt! Then they lost the cap to my inhaler. When I got to my destination, a whole bottle of prescribed pills were emptied because of them not tightening the cap back on! Total BS and unprofessional by the lot of them! The short flight to my connecting flight to the mainland on Maui fortunately was uneventful. However the Hawaiian aircraft to San Jose was one of the worst flights I’ve ever experienced without crashing. I believe it was a 330 Neo. May I ask, why did you put three more rows of seats in the damn plane since I last flew on a Hawaiian aircraft? I had absolutely NO legroom compared to the last time I flew with you. And I’ve done a few Hawaii/mainland trips, even a RT to New Zealand before. Then, the icing on the cake was a couple with a one year old baby that literally cried and screamed for all but 15 minutes of the 5 hour flight to San Jose! Further, I couldn’t move my seat back even a millimeter because a car seat was placed from their window seat to the back of my seat! My Hawaiian flight was a freaking nightmare and fortunately will be flying back to Lihue direct with Alaska!

The pilot performed the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced. What a light touch. And I’m an avid traveler!

Would have been nice if my flight was on time and I didn't miss my connection and had to spend the night in Seattle, losing one night at the VRBO I paid for in Sitka. And, my connecting flight was still at the gate when my flight was taxiing to it's gate. But, it took off. Too bad for me. I really can't believe you even want me to review or comment on my experience.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

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