CMH - HOU

$162 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$353
Overall average: $427
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CMH - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$367
Typical prices: $407-$507
Southwest
Wed 4/22Tue 4/28
CMH - HOU • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $222 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 30m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:50 pm - 11:29 am
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16h 39m
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8:00 am - 7:02 pm
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10h 02m
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$353Sun Country Air
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
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11:10 am - 2:40 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$367Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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4h 15m
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$373Southwest
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
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7:55 pm - 9:35 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:55 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$382Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$387Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
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1:15 pm - 8:20 pm
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8h 05m
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3:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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4h 15m
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$388Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
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5:45 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$390Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 2
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3h 00mnonstop
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6:00 am - 11:30 am
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4h 30m
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$392Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:50 pm - 11:29 am
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16h 39m
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8:00 am - 7:02 pm
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10h 02m
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$393Sun Country Air
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
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7:15 pm - 9:05 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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4h 15m
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$396Southwest
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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.

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 $266 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $479 and $458 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $456 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$162
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Houston Hobby Airport was $162 for a one-way ticket and $353 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 $417 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $296 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 $219 or less one-way and $378 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.

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

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
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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.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

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.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

Horrible experience. First and last time using this airline. Made an announcement that boarding will start in 15 minutes, canceled the flight 5 minutes later due to no airline staff. Had to book another flight on Delta since Spirit had no other flights arriving to my original destination the same day. I wouldn't recommend anyone to fly with Spirit. No wonder why it consistently ranks high among worst airlines.

The plane was supposed to leave at 12:59 Amma and another plane took us around 9:30 am. There were 7 delay announcements. We were to receive a voucher of $12 back to pay for food at any place in the airport. One passenger tried to use the voucher was denied. I did not receive the voucher for me, my son, and grandson. I went to the desk and informed them and they took my phone # and email and they told me to wait. I did and was never sent. The plane was uncomfortable, the crew was dismissive of anyone beyond the last two seats. I will NEVER fly or recommend Spirit Airlines again.

I knew what I was getting into, but never again. Hour long bag drop. 1.5 hour delay. 1 hr 45 mins sitting on the tarmac after landing. They lost a bunch of bags but luckily not mine. Awful experience.

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 !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

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