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Cheapest round-trip
$254
Typical prices: $267-$420
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Cheapest non-stop
$254
Typical prices: $192-$334
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans (CHI-MSY)

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

Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Jul 26
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6:05 am - 4:07 pm
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MSY
10h 02m
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2:14 pm - 8:32 pm
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MDW
6h 18m
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$254Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 11
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7:05 am - 4:27 pm
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MSY
9h 22m
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3:44 pm - 11:10 pm
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ORD
7h 26m
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$254Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 9
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8:11 pm - 10:46 pm
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6:30 am - 9:12 am
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$256United Airlines
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8:35 pm - 10:55 pm
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$256Southwest
Wed, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 18
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8:11 pm - 10:46 pm
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2h 35mnonstop
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2:01 pm - 4:46 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
$257United Airlines
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$257Southwest
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
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6:04 am - 11:09 am
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7:08 am - 10:00 am
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$260American Airlines
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4:39 pm - 11:38 pm
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$261Delta
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$261Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Orleans flights

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

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 New Orleans departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Orleans flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to New Orleans costs $204 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New Orleans (MSY). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other Chicago-New Orleans routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Chicago to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans, 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 New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $53 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $561 and $553 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $384, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to New Orleans

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, ORD and MDW

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.

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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.

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.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to New Orleans flight

When planning a trip from Chicago to New Orleans, there are several strategies to help save money on flights. Generally, Tuesday flights in April are the cheapest options.

Booking Advance: Book at least 121 days in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) as they are generally cheaper.

Airline Choice: Spirit Airlines typically offers the cheapest flights on this route.

Flight Type: Direct flights are more expensive, consider flights with layovers to save money.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$140
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans

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

  • What are some good hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    The Crowne Plaza is a modern hotel that is a only a 12-minute drive from the Pontchartrain Center and a 7-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The Holiday inn is a casual choice that is a 25-minute drive from the famous French Quarter and a 5-minute drive from the airport.

  • Does Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with any animals, make sure to bring them to one of the several pet relief areas in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after your flight has landed. The largest one is a gated area that is located directly outside of the Short Term Parking Garage near baggage claims 12 through 14.

  • What is there to do at O’Hare International Airport?

    If you enjoy exercising, purchase an entry ticket to the Health Club, which is located in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. Equipped with state-of-the-art weights and cardio machines, this gym is a convenient place to squeeze in a quick workout before beginning your travels. If you would rather unwind and meditate, head to the yoga room found in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level.

  • Does Chicago Midway International Airport have any prayer rooms?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has an inter-faith chapel that is located on the mezzanine level of Concourse C. It occasionally hosts religious services, and it provides texts that can be used by travelers for individual prayer and reflection.

  • Does MDW offer any accessible services?

    Yes. In addition to wheelchair-accessible restrooms located in Gates A9 and A4A of Concourse A and Gate B15 of Concourse B, the airport has accessible parking spaces in each of its parking structures. There are TTY phones available for use by passengers who have hearing loss. The airport also provides elevators and curb ramps at drop-off and pickup locations. Between the terminals and the parking lots, free shuttles with elevators are available.

  • What are the transfer options between terminals at ORD?

    Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is Chicago’s chief airport hub. The airport has nine concourses spread out within its four terminals (Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5). You can easily connect between the terminals via the automated train ATS. The airside walkway also connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3. To transfer between Terminals 1 and 2, access the walkway across Gate B5 and B6 of Terminal 1 or close to Terminal 2’s Gate E1. Buses can be found on Terminal 3’s Gate K20, Gate G17, and Gate L24.

  • Are pets allowed at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    Yes. At MDW, Fido is welcome. There are, however, some restrictions and regulations in place. Like other airports, MDW has pet policies that mandate all animals be contained in crates unless they are using designated areas for pet relief or are being subjected to security screening. There are two sanitary pet relief areas at the airport, one indoor (across from Gate A5 in Concourse A) and one outdoor (on the Lower Level terminal road).

  • What are the transport options from the airport in New Orleans to the city center?

    Bus services are offered by RTA and JET outside the Ticket Lobby on Level 3 from the outer curb. RTA buses stop at Canal Street, Elk Palace. Level 1 of MSY is also home to a taxi stand. You can easily request Lyft or Uber once you disembark at MSY. There is a designated spot on Level 1 for rideshare pick-ups.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans was $140 for a one-way ticket and $254 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in New Orleans. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $381 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $298 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 New Orleans.

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

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

    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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $172 or less one-way and $338 or less round-trip.
  • Hoping to save as much time as possible during your trip? If so, look for direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans. Spirit Airlines is known for having particularly budget-friendly tickets, while United and American Airlines have comfortable seats with ample legroom.
  • When booking a flight from Chicago to New Orleans, there are two primary airports that you can depart from. O'Hare International Airport is a convenient choice for anyone leaving from northern Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport is a more practical choice for those in southern Chicago.
  • If you’re traveling with your family, bring the kids to the Kids On The Fly exhibit that is situated in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. This play center is equipped with an indoor playground and a variety of toys, allowing kids to stay entertained while waiting to board their flight.
  • For those who would like to store some of their luggage upon their arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, head to the Luggage Lockers desk that is located in between baggage claims 5 and 6. These lockers can be accessed 24 hours a day, and both short and long-term storage plans are available.
  • Chicago Midway international Airport provides guests with free WiFi for up to 30 minutes per device. If you need additional time to browse the Internet on either your phone or your laptop, you will either have to use your own data, or purchase one of the airport’s internet plans for a small fee.
  • If you are a travel aficionado, you may select flights from Chicago to New Orleans with layovers. Flights vary depending on your airline alternative. Spirit Airlines has layovers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). On the other hand, United Airlines has stops at George Bush Airport (IAH).
  • Non-stop flights from Chicago to New Orleans are eco-friendlier than one-stop flights with roughly 919 kg being released per person. If you are looking to fly more sustainably, the eco-friendliest airlines plying this route include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. The latter produces 48% less carbon while the former releases 53% less carbon.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport hosts an Executive Center at Terminal 3. Set up your laptop and work on your project while on the go if you are traveling on business. Meeting spaces and convenient charging stations are all available at the center.
  • If you would like a tranquil place to meditate, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport has a meditation room on Level 2 of the Airside Terminal.
  • If you wish to smoke after landing at MSY, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport provides smoking areas outside the terminal on the lower and upper ramps.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago

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

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Friday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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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.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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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.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

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

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

I like the boarding procedure. A bumpy ride, but it couldn't be helped. Please make sure the exit seats are clearly indicated.

The crew was very inconsiderate and rude. My flight was scheduled to depart at 6:00am. I received a call from the crew at 5:40am, asking if I was going to make the flight because I was the only one that hasn't boarded yet and boarding ends at 5:50am. I let them know that I will be at the gate in a few minutes, before the 5:50am cutoff. When I arrived at the gate at 5:45am the gate was closed. Departing early on last minute notice without having all passengers on board is inconsiderate and unprofessional.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Flight boarded and didn’t take off on time. No worjing entertainment or power socket one side of the plane.

Should board from rear to front, and from windows to aisles. That would be faster and more efficient than boarding from front to rear.

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.

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.

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

The flight attendant handled a situation in which an angry passenger was demanding to use his own supplemental oxygen equipment firmly but graciously.

Just a crappy airline. The same every time. You feel you are a cow on a farm. You are being being whipped and pulled.

Trash. Sat on the runway for 40 mins…missed connecting flight because of it now I’m stuck. Thanks…a whole fkn lot.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Cancelled and rebooked twice in one day with a drop in seat class. Not good at all.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

It was okay. I opted to pay for an upgrade to an exit row, but this might’ve been the worst exit row experience I’ve ever had. - The fold out table was janky and didn’t fold out properly. - The seats felt squished together as I was the aisle seat in the group of three, but the guy in the middle felt like he was constantly leaning on me. - Everyone who walked by brushed up against me, or knocked my entertainment screen, to include the food and drink carts. Didn’t get one apology or excuse me. - The community flight tracker screen was right in front of me and was sooooooo bright I could barely catch any sleep on my 13hr flight from Seoul to DFW. Not the best experience at all…

Airlines changed our originally booked flights. Our luggage was completely damaged.

Departure more than an hour later. Conexion/waiting time at the airport was more than 7 hours :(

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

On both our outgoing flight and our return flight, Frontier split up our seats. We were two adults and two small children, one an infant. Both flights were only about half full with full rows of empty seats. Yet, the airline split us up. No, we did not spend the extra $40 per person each way to purchase seat assignments ahead of time. But should we have to do this? If so, then the advertised ticket price was $40 off. What makes this even more egregious is that the plane was not full. So, there was no reason for Frontier to split up our group other than to extract an extra $320. A stewardess even had the nerve to tell me “if you want your family to sit together, I recommend that you purchase seat assignments next time.” On a half empty flight? Ridiculous. We will not be flying Frontier again.

I brought a ticket and car rental through Travelocity. There was no where to add a KTN. So I thought i’d add it by looking up ticket on frontier website. I tried 3 times with the frontier chat bot to add my KTN it never updated my boarding pass. So then I tried showing up early to do it in person at the airport. The first employee update my ktn in the system and gave me a new boarding pass. I was sent back by tsa to join regular line. Then I was told to add my Ktn. It would cost me $25 extra. Given the length of the cue I did pay. Congratulations! BUT I will NEVER fly frontier again. Plus the plane was very old. It had actual ashtrays and old looking tray backs. Worst travel experience ever. Im warning my friends and family not to use frontier ever.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

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