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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Thu 8/27 and returning Thu 9/3

Book Cheap International Flights from Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines 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 international flight deals from Des Moines to anywhere

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:57 pm
DSM
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CUN
7h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 11:12 pm
CUN
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DSM
12h 12m
1 stop
$506American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 10:33 am
DSM
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CUN
18h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 12:04 am
CUN
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DSM
11h 34m
2 stops
$510American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:51 pm
ALO
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CUN
8h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 11:59 pm
CUN
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ALO
12h 07m
1 stop
$517American Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:15 am
DSM
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MAD
20h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:17 pm
MAD
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DSM
38h 52m
2 stops
$704United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 8:00 am
DSM
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MAD
42h 55m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 2:19 pm
MAD
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DSM
31h 54m
2 stops
$707United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:15 am
DSM
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MAD
18h 15m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:20 am
MAD
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DSM
27h 55m
2 stops
$709United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 pm - 5:55 pm
DSM
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LCY
17h 00m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:15 am - 11:35 pm
LCY
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DSM
20h 20m
2 stops
$916Lufthansa
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 pm - 5:55 pm
DSM
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LCY
17h 00m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:15 am - 11:35 pm
LCY
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DSM
20h 20m
2 stops
$917Lufthansa
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2
Iberia Logo
1:58 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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LCY
18h 07m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
7:50 am - 7:09 pm
LCY
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DSM
17h 19m
2 stops
$928Iberia
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 3:10 am
DSM
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DEL
32h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 7:48 pm
DEL
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DSM
33h 03m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Des Moines

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines 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 domestic flight deals from Des Moines

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 28
Allegiant Air Logo
9:50 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 09mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:54 pm - 6:48 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 54mnonstop
$92Allegiant Air
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
Allegiant Air Logo
9:56 pm - 11:06 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
4:11 pm - 9:06 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$95Allegiant Air
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
Allegiant Air Logo
8:38 pm - 9:47 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 09mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
4:06 pm - 9:00 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 54mnonstop
$96Allegiant Air
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
Frontier Logo
2:51 pm - 3:56 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 05mnonstop
Frontier Logo
11:10 am - 1:56 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$171Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
2:51 pm - 3:56 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 05mnonstop
Frontier Logo
11:10 am - 1:56 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$175Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:30 pm
DSM
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LGA
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 10:00 pm
LGA
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DSM
6h 50m
1 stop
$351Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 11:00 pm
DSM
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LGA
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:55 pm
LGA
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DSM
8h 00m
1 stop
$356Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:31 pm
DSM
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JFK
7h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 12:04 am
JFK
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DSM
6h 04m
1 stop
$393American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 7:21 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 23m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 1:14 am
DSM
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JFK
5h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:40 pm - 10:37 pm
JFK
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DSM
7h 57m
1 stop
$395Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Des Moines

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Des Moines?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Des Moines is New York (9% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Denver Intl (9%) and Seattle/Tacoma Intl (6%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Des Moines?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Des Moines. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Cancún, Cancún and London.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Des Moines?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Des Moines. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Jacksonville, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. and Portland. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Jacksonville at $121, while the most expensive was Washington, D.C., at $473.

What is the longest direct flight from Des Moines?

The longest direct flight you can take from Des Moines is to Los Angeles, with a duration of 3h 56m. The next longest is John Wayne (Santa Ana) at 3h 55m, followed by a flight to Portland at 3h 44m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Jacksonville and cost $34. The next cheapest destinations were Nashville at $47 and Fort Lauderdale at $56.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$46
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas

FAQs for booking flights out of Des Moines

  • What are my parking options at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    If you will be driving your own car to the airport and will need to leave it there for the duration of your trip, you will be happy to know that there are several parking options available. You can take advantage of any of the four economy lots: green, blue, red, or grey. If you are planning to be gone a bit longer, make use of either the long-term lot or the long-term premium lot. All parking lots and garages offer free shuttles to the terminal once you have parked your vehicle. Check the availability of each of these lots on the DSM website to avoid hiccups upon arrival.

  • Does the Des Moines International Airport offer any services for business travelers?

    Corporate travelers that need to get some work done ahead of their flight out of Des Moines will be glad to know that DSM offers meeting and conference rooms onsite. There are two conference rooms on the Airport Skywalk level, one holding up to 12 people and the other holding up to 80. For smaller meeting rooms, you need to personally contact the airport.

  • How can I get to the Des Moines airport from downtown Des Moines?

    If you need to get to DSM from downtown Des Moines without driving your own car, you have a few options. If you are looking to save money, opt for the public bus. You can either take bus 6 from Platform C or bus 7 from Platform D to reach the airport directly from downtown. These buses will take about 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach the airport, respectively. Or, you can take a taxi or rideshare like Uber or Lyft. These are more expensive but they will take just over 10 minutes to reach the terminal.

  • Does DSM offer assistance to passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, passengers flying from DSM with reduced mobility need not worry. Not only are all facilities within the airport accessible to those with disabilities, but there are also wheelchairs for rent, designated accessible ground transportation available, and service animal-friendly facilities. If you need to take advantage of any of these services or you have a specific need, contact your airline at least 2 days before your departure date.  

  • What is Des Moines also known as?

    Des Moines Airport’s airport code is DSM. It can also be referred to as Des Moines, Des Moines Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Des Moines to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $183 one-way - $339 round-trip; Dallas $293 one-way - $426 round-trip; Chicago $221 one-way - $393 round-trip
  • If you're flying out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), you'll be happy to know that this airport serves direct flights to over 30 destinations throughout the United States, so getting to your destination will be easy and convenient.
  • If you're being dropped off by a loved one before your flight, it is useful to know that the first 20 minutes in the hourly parking lot are free of charge in case your driver needs to help you with your luggage or simply wants to accompany you in to say goodbye.
  • Those traveling with pets or service animals will be delighted to know that there is a designated pet relief area outside the airport near the parking garage north of the skywalk. It is best to have your pet relieve itself here before entering the airport.
  • If you're hungry ahead of your flight out of Des Moines, head to one of the local food spots inside the airport to get a last taste of the city before you leave. The airport collaborates with several local restaurants to bring some flavor from the city and into your travel experience.
  • If you are taking an international flight from Des Moines, you should know that you need to exchange any currency before arriving at the airport, as there is no place to do so inside DSM.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Worldwide? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
HOU - LGB
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

It was good. Last flight was delayed but I always say that is in God's plan

Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

Great job! My family doesnt fly often but we felt safe 100%

First flight was delayed which resulted in missing our connecting. As a result class was downgraded to economy on a later flight.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Seats were not bad enough and uncomfortable good legroom in the emergency exit row we were in, but we were forbidden to hold my grandson on my lap for a little while, and the stewardess passed us saying it was against regulations which makes little or no sense when you’re 36,000 feet. The food snacks were really bad. Tasteless tasted like wallpaper, but we’re supposed to be protein bars, and the announcements were all completely incoherent because of the noise of the airplane and the lowness and crackly nature of the PA system.. this was disgraceful. No one in our party could understand a word of what the captain or the flight attendant were saying —not a word! The landing was a little hairy in a pretty stiff crosswind -we bounced before the plane stabilized on the runway

Chaotic boarding at these gates, multiple gates squeezed in at the very end of a concourse, behind a restaurant. Agents gave up on boarding by individual zones. Flight itself was uneventful, which is all we hope for any more.

Unprepared to rebook a flight of people. Uncommunicative. When I received updates in the app it was well after the announcement in the hold room. Offered a single $12 meal voucher, not enough for a sandwich at DEN, for a 17 hour delay. No one was able to explain their meal or hotel reimbursement policy for this cancellation, just handed a card to call the Help desk. My previous flight went through several delays and was finally cancelled, without explanation. The customer help desk closed while there was a long line. I then waited in line for a gate agent almost an hour while simultaneously on hold and trying to text with a remote Delta agent. Communicating with the text agent was almost impossible; they could not find any flights that got me back to my original city before the following evening. Kept offering itineraries that did not get me back to my origin airport or involved additional layovers. In 50 minutes on hold, never got through to an agent by phone. Finally spoke to one of the gate agents who was able to rebook on a red eye that had only one stop and got me back in the afternoon the next day, rather than late evening. Later by email, Delta offered 10,000 loyalty points for the inconvenience of the cancellation. The crew on the red eye flight were delightful. I don’t remember any food or entertainment on that flight.

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

It was good delayed again but once on board the flight crew were very good the entertainment and wifi worked on this plane and we were offered snacks and drinks

The boarding agent guy in Lexington on 7/23 that boarded the flights to Atlanta is very rude for working in customer service. I know there were delays but he was dismissive rude and arrogant. Most native Kentucky residents are nice and very cordial he needs to eat a big ole piece of humble pie. I watched him be rude to several people and as much as he could of filled up a delayed flight to save you money and he was so rude to people it was ridiculous. Next no water or snacks on short flights is awful 1st you delay a flight then do not even offer water on the flight.. No thanks I like delta better but I travel ever week and to be treated like this might as well fly American at least they offer water and have better rewards.

Flight was delayed multiple time and for more than 1 hr. My onward flight from BOS to MCI was also delayed. These delays have caused me so much inconvenience and Delta does nothing to ensure flights take off on time. No one knew why the inbound flight was delayed and what was the issue.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

Wonderful flight! The crew was good, check-in was good and orderly and the flight was uneventful and good.

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

It was poor a four hour delay and no explanation for the delay. What’s a 35 dollars going to do. It also made me miss my car rental,

It was on time. Flight was comfortable. Staff was nice. It was the way a flight should always be.

The price was the only good thing about this flight. It was scary during takeoff when the plane tilted side to side. It made me feel very nervous as I have never had a take-off that unsmooth. There was no on-flight movie or music options and the only complimentary option was water. Other airlines offer trail mix or a caramel cookie and pop options as complimentary. This flight was a 2.5 hour flight. I understand for shorter flights not having options, but a flight 2 hours or longer should offer more complimentary options and in flight entertainment. Also the seats did not recline and for a longer flight reclining seats are a must for comfort.

A very pleasant flight but it would be greatly improved with wifi to help entertain kids

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

They have overselled the ticket and kicked me out from boarding, All my Plans were collapsed and important network meeting missed.also I booked direct flight i have to go through an 1 stop and it was frustrated.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours in ten minute increments. Bizarre and frustrating

Patrons with larger bags were asked to check the bags when boarding. Seems like the most effective, and least costly way, way to successfully use the cramped space.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

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