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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Tokyo
Tokyo3 stops$1,043
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$860
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$903
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$915
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,102
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$2,152
Hakodate
Hakodate2 stops$1,383
Komatsu
Komatsu1 stop$956
Asahikawa
Asahikawa1 stop$1,425
Tokyo
Tokyo3 stops$1,043
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$860
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$903
Fukuoka
Fukuoka2 stops$915
Hiroshima
Hiroshima2 stops$1,102
Iwakuni
Iwakuni2 stops$2,152
Hakodate
Hakodate2 stops$1,383
Komatsu
Komatsu1 stop$956
Asahikawa
Asahikawa1 stop$1,425

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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Japan

Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:50 am - 8:40 amORD-KIX
34h 50m2 stops
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9:00 am - 12:13 amKIX-ORD
30h 13m2 stops
$832Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
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2:35 pm - 9:05 pmORD-KIX
39h 30m1 stop
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10:00 am - 12:55 pmKIX-ORD
41h 55m1 stop
$860Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 20
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7:10 am - 7:10 pmORD-ITM
21h 00m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 7:30 pmITM-ORD
18h 30m2 stops
$899Air Canada
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 10
Air Canada Logo
7:10 am - 7:25 pmORD-KIX
21h 15m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 10:05 pmKIX-ORD
21h 20m2 stops
$902Air Canada
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 22
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6:47 am - 4:40 pmORD-KIX
18h 53m1 stop
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9:10 pm - 7:20 amKIX-ORD
25h 10m1 stop
$943ANA
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 10
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4:25 pm - 8:00 amORD-UKB
24h 35m1 stop
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7:05 am - 7:20 amUKB-ORD
15h 15m1 stop
$987ANA
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Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 12
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 6:35 pmORD-CTS
21h 55m2 stops
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12:30 pm - 3:10 pmCTS-ORD
17h 40m1 stop
$999United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 12
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 6:35 pmORD-CTS
21h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 5:02 pmCTS-ORD
19h 32m2 stops
$1,009United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 10
Japan Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 2:45 pmORD-NRT
13h 10mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 2:45 pmNRT-ORD
11h 45mnonstop
$1,061Japan Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 22
Japan Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 2:45 pmORD-NRT
13h 10mnonstop
Japan Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 1:45 pmNRT-ORD
11h 45mnonstop
$1,072Japan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo, at $750 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $754.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan?

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 $1,237, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan is September, when tickets cost $1,117 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,810 and $1,761 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$397
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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Flights from O'Hare Intl to Japan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from O'Hare Intl to Japan 
Verified travelerFlew with ANAORD-HNDJan 2025
Consider light carry-ons to give yourself stretch room for economy and quick onboarding and off boarding especially with connecting flights.
RogerFlew with ANAORD-HNDFeb 2024
The extra leg room and been able to recline better is worth the extra money. I bidding on the premium and offered the least they would accept and got it.

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • Which airport in Japan has nursing rooms?

    NRT airport has baby care facilities convenient to traveling mothers. You will find nursing rooms in the nurseries in Terminal 1, First to Fifth Floors, Terminal 2 main Building and Satellite 3rd Floor and Terminal 3, first to third floors. These rooms feature cots, nursing booths, diaper changing tables, and hot water dispensers.

  • Which attractions are available at NRT airport?

    NRT airport hosts special exhibits and cultural activities to offer its travelers a memorable experience during their downtime at the airport. You can participate in a hands-on Kokeshi and origami formation session in Terminal 2 5th Avenue or print-making activities in Skyrium of Terminal 2.

  • Which parking services are available at ORD?

    Travelers flying out through ORD airport can access daily, short-term and extended stay parking services at the airport. Go to the main parking lots A. B and C if you need daily service and short-term services. Those who need extended stays should check out the economy parking lots E and G and the international lot D.

  • How can I get to ORD from downtown Chicago?

    Those traveling from Downtown Chicago to the airport will find it easy to reach ORD airport by taking the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line. This train operates between O’Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago. The trip takes about 50 minutes. Travelers can also access the O’Hare Transfer that connects with Metra or Pace buses.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan?

    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 O'Hare Airport to Japan.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan 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 O'Hare Airport to Japan?

    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 from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan?

    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 from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,126 on average. Morning departures are around 24% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,653.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is an ideal departure airport for corporate travelers on a business or work trip to Japan. This is because ORD airport offers essential business facilities including a business center featuring extensive meeting facilities at the on-site Hilton O'Hare Airports Hotel opposite Terminals 1, 2 and 3. You will also access faxing and photocopying services here. The airport’s airlines operate business lunges with meeting rooms.
  • Specially-abled travelers will gladly book their flights at ORD airport since it provides special facilities for travelers with special needs. Ramps, TTY telephones and visual paging for the hearing impaired travels, lifts with braille buttons and elevators are available throughout the airport. Passengers who require additional help should contact their airlines before arriving at the airport.
  • Families will be glad to land at Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo as it is a kid-friendly airport. This airport hosts Kids Parks in Terminal 1 on the second floor, airside on the 3rd floor, landside on the 5th floor and Terminal 2 in the main building. You can take your kids to these playgrounds upon arrival at the airport.
  • Travelers who prefer driving should consider landing at Kansai International Airport (KIX) since this airport offers reliable and convenient car rental services to its arriving travelers. After arriving at the airport head to the first and second floors of the Aeroplaza where you will find car hire desks. The car rental companies permitted to operate at the airport are Orix, Nissan, Toyota, Nippon and Times.
  • Haneda Airport (HND) hosts several lounges accessible by passengers. First or business-class flying passengers should consider ANA Lounge near gate 110 of Terminal 3. It has showers, workstations, drinks and newspapers. Cathay Pacific Lounge in Level 6 of T3 is also a business class flying passengers’ lounge with workstations, photocopiers and printers. Power Lounge North in T1 and T2 is accessible by all passengers regardless of the class you are flying.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Japan? 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.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 990 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
8.6Boarding
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They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025YVR - HND
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They lost my luggage on the inbound flight and then lost it again on this flight. I called online travel agent to change earlier flight to get a longer layover in Vancouver but ANA denied it

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

Everything was excellent. Only the fish entree in the Japanese meal was overcooked and quite dry but everything else was great

Great first time experience on this airline. Very professional staff and great service.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

I was able to change my flight last minute. It was more expensive, but that was my fault. Thank you for allowing me to fly!

Business class on ANA was awesome. There lie flat seats made it easier to sleep on a 12 hour flight. Food was great and service was excellent.

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

Japan Airlines was excellent as usual once on the plane. Cabin crew was wonderful as usual. Boarding was solid on the Honolulu leg. For Thai Airways the boarding was less organized. I was in an earlier group but they weren’t clear with the numbers or instructions. Flight crew from Japan to Thailand was very good.

Terrible. Our flight was delayed by 15 hours. We lost a full day of our vacation.

highly recommend for trip to japan only reason why i gave good not excellent is because their selection of movies and tv shows in English is more limited .

We asked for Hindu vegetarian meal in advance and the quality of the food was horrendous. Never flying JAL again!

Japan airline is excellent service .I recommend to Kayak and Japan airline to Frend.

Overall a great experience. One complain was the vegetarian food that my wife had which was mostly boiled vegetables with not much flavor.

Very accommodating and kind airline crews. The plane is also big which makes the passengers more comfortable and relax

I actually didn’t make it onto the flight. I spent quite a few hours trying to rebook the flight just to get screwed out of $5000. Fun!

We booked business class round trip from Delhi to San Diego and back. On our last leg from Bangalore to Delhi we were down graded to economy class which was big disappointment other than that everything was great.

Had an incident with a stewardess who insisted that I take a seat. I informed her that I came to use the restroom and to have some water. After using the restroom, I wanted to stretch my legs out a little cuz my knees were aching from sitting. I understood her concern for my concern and the potential turbulence (she said she knows this route and the turbulence and safety is not to be taken lightly) but I felt that her mood, tone, demeanor, and a lack of compassion for the pain in my knees were not the proper way to address a customer or anyone for that matter. This left a bitter taste in my mouth. It was her lack of professionalism that surprised me.

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Great entertainment system, the seat is a bit old style needs refurbishment

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

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

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

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.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

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

The cabin crew was professional and there were plenty of movie choices, but the food was a bit sub-standard.

The flight was delayed an hour, but not because of Air Canada. The crew was polite, professional, and competent. The food was above average for Air Canada, but just fine. The stand out for me in the 10 hour flight was the entertainment package. The best of any airline I’ve experienced so far. Looking forward to my return flight to finish some more of the shows I was watching.

Very good!👍!especially the typhoon coming, the speaking Chinese language service is excellent 👍!

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

Not to out myself as both a child at heart and kind of a terrible person, but the Pokémon safety video was the first time I watched an airplane safety video in like a decade. It was ADORABLE!! A great way to encourage attention from young and old alike.

Flight was delayed by 1.5hrs. Once inside, people had their small handbags on the storage. The crew (male guy) was not helpful in making some space in the storage. Instead, he asked few bags to be checked-in and it was not a great experience. No attempt to help but just followed the things with a straight face. People had their literally small bags and he wouldnt not move from one storage to another even if there was space and would not let us do i as well. Once flight was on, they ran out of Orange juice, really running out of orange juice when the temp were 32.degrees outside. didnt made the sense. Onasking for a extra snack, he made a face as if he was giving me out of his pocket. if the flight was delayed, there could have an attempt to provide something extra incase people did asked.

Seamless! Long but the seat back entertainment kept us all busy the whole time! Meals were excellent! Crew fantastic! Very attentive!

Abandoned me in hallway in a wheelchair… which I asked for because I sprained my back. After waiting in the hallway, I decided to walk the rest of the way since someone respecting me up.. My experience with the united was totally the opposite. Wheelchair access, propped swift and save me a lot of grief. Air Canada totally disorganized.

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