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$127 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$341
Typical prices: $473-$381
Southwest
Tue 6/30Tue 7/14
CMH - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$127
Typical prices: $195-$230
Delta
Sat 11/14
CMH - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Hobby (CMH-HOU)

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

Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 14
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:55 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$341Southwest
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 14
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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4h 30m
1 stop
$351Southwest
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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7:05 am - 4:23 pm
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10h 18m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:48 am
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4h 48m
1 stop
$354Delta
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 14
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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7h 30m
2 stops
$356Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:55 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$361Southwest
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:05 pm - 11:10 pm
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6h 05m
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10:25 am - 6:40 pm
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7h 15m
2 stops
$366Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1
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8:15 am - 9:50 am
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2h 35mnonstop
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11:25 am - 3:00 pm
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2h 35mnonstop
$367Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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10:30 am - 5:20 pm
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5h 50m
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$371Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:25 pm - 8:05 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$373Southwest
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:55 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$374Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Hobby flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston Hobby Airport back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is August, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $505 and $479 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

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 $410, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Hobby 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 Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • Where can I sleep overnight at HOU?

    At the terminal areas of the airport, there are clean and comfortable chairs that come with armrests for passengers who are overnight sleepers. Also, the friendly Airport staff offer sleeping materials like cots, blankets, foam sleeping pads, and toiletries in case passengers are stranded by flight delays.

  • Where can I find helpful information inside Columbus Airport?

    If you are stranded or need a quick explanation of something while in CMH, find the Information Desk at the center of the luggage claim level. You will be looking for Airport Ambassadors dressed in blue vests who will assist you in any manner possible.

  • What are some things you can do at HOU while waiting for a flight?

    HOU features art within the airport to make sure you don’t get bored during a long wait for a delayed flight. The airport has art exhibitions on-site and a scheduled daily live music show. You could also access The Little Library near Gate 34 at Level 2 and read a book while you wait.

  • Are there nursing rooms at Columbus Airport?

    Mothers traveling with infants in CMH need not worry since the Airport provides baby care facilities. The nursing rooms are available for changing diapers and breastfeeding. The nursing rooms can be found in four locations within the airport: Carousel 1 at the luggage claim area, Gate A2 at Concourse A, Gate B29 at Concourse B, and C51 at Concourse C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport was $127 for a one-way ticket and $341 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Houston Hobby Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    When flying out of Columbus you will be using Columbus. You will be landing at Houston Hobby Airport, also known as Houston Hobby.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Houston Hobby Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $425 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 $247 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from Columbus 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 Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and HOU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $213 or less one-way and $387 or less round-trip.
  • For nonstop flights from Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU), you can book a flight with Southwest Airlines, which offers direct flights via this route. Alternatively, you can opt for airlines that offer connecting services, such as Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with stops at DEN and FLL airports.
  • If you are at Houston Hobby International Airport and need a rental car, find car rental desks that are located on the lower level near the luggage claim area. Find shuttles to take you to the car rentals at Curb Zone 1. Car rental companies at HOU include Avis, National, Hertz, and Thrifty. You should know that Payless car rental companies do not feature a rental desk in the airport.
  • HOU features a spa for individuals who would like to utilize this service while waiting for a flight. The spa offers facials, Manicures, Pedicures, and a massage chair where you can enjoy a 5-minute-deep massage but for a small fee. You can find the spa at the Airside; Central Concourse near Gate 45, and their working hours are from 5 am to 10 pm during weekdays. The spa closes at 8 pm on Saturdays.
  • When traveling with your furry buddies through Columbus Airport, the airport features a pet relief area for your pet. The pet relief area offers drinking water and a potty break for your pet while they stretch their legs. Find the pet relief area outside of the luggage claim area.
  • Several public means of transport operate to and from Columbus city center to the airport that you can opt for, including trains, taxis, and buses. However, if you are in a hurry, you should opt for taxis as it is the most efficient and convenient means of transport compared to buses. With a taxi, you can get to the airport in approximately 9min.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Houston. 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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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND CANCELED FLIGHT. REPLACEMENT FLIGHTS WERE 300% HIGHER SO MY FAMILY COULD NOT GET TOGETHER. WHY AM I GETTING THIS SURVEY?????

They closed the doors earlier than posted. I missed my flight with a slim 5 minutes bc they closed the doors earlier than earlier. My luggage never made it onto the flight and I had to find a new flight to Dallas bc the only option they could rebook me on was for leaving miami.

They canceled my flight and never told me. There was no follow up email. I had to buy another ticket the day of.

It was a full Spirit experience. Got to witness police officers having to deboard a passenger and cost us about an hour of delay. Front seat was spacious and better than expected.

Bad airline to travel with my flight was delayed for more than 3 hours they act like it’s normal

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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