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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12
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12:57 pm - 10:43 pmFAT-ORD
7h 46m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:40 pmORD-FAT
9h 40m1 stop
$169American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12
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6:35 pm - 5:10 amFAT-MDW
8h 35m1 stop
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6:10 am - 10:00 amMDW-FAT
5h 50m1 stop
$170Southwest
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Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 12
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6:35 pm - 5:10 amFAT-MDW
8h 35m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 8:55 pmMDW-FAT
9h 45m2 stops
$175Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 9:30 pmFAT-ORD
8h 55m2 stops
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5:25 pm - 9:40 pmORD-FAT
6h 15m1 stop
$175Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
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2:31 pm - 11:22 pmFAT-ORD
6h 51m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:41 pmORD-FAT
9h 41m1 stop
$193American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
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11:54 am - 11:39 pmFAT-ORD
9h 45m1 stop
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2:07 pm - 10:22 pmORD-FAT
10h 15m1 stop
$216Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:54 pmFAT-ORD
5h 54m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 9:32 amORD-FAT
15h 37m1 stop
$224Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 4
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9:45 am - 6:07 pmFAT-ORD
6h 22m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 8:59 pmORD-FAT
9h 29m1 stop
$257Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 29
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 10:04 amFAT-ORD
14h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 9:12 pmORD-FAT
8h 57m1 stop
$262Delta
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Fri, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 4:51 amFAT-ORD
8h 41m1 stop
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7:57 pm - 10:30 pmORD-FAT
4h 33mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Fresno to Chicago

 
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FAT's straightforward layout makes navigation easy, with check-in, ticketing, and security all under one roof, ensuring a smooth departure experience.

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For a quick and affordable commute from ORD to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line train, which runs 24/7 and costs $5 one-way.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Fresno to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Fresno to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Fresno to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Fresno to Chicago cost $318 and was between Fresno (FAT) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $318.

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

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

For Fresno to Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Fresno, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fresno to Chicago, 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 Fresno to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $313 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $511 and $479 respectively.

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

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 $721 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Fresno to Chicago, 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 Fresno to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Fresno to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Fresno to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fresno to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Fresno to Chicago

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from O'Hare International Airport?

    The most cost-effective method of getting from O'Hare to the city center is to use the train service provided by Chicago Transit Authority. If you want to go downtown, you must use the Blue Line. In around 45min, you may reach the city's heart on the 'L.'

  • Are there rental cars inside O'Hare International Airport?

    Yes. At ORD Airport, you may choose from several different rental outlet alternatives, including Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar.

  • Are there hotels near Fresno Airport?

    The well-liked Piccadilly Inn Airport is a three-star property that provides guests with a free airport shuttle and a complimentary breakfast each morning. It is just a short 0.3 mil away from Fresno Yosemite International Airport. As a result, you can avoid the morning rush to the airport for your flight.

  • How early should I arrive at Fresno Airport?

    If you are flying domestically, plan to be at the airport 2h before your flight, and if you are flying internationally, plan to arrive 3h before your flight. If you know what you are doing and pack properly, you may have a more relaxing experience at the airport and breeze through security. You should know exactly what you may bring on the plane with you and what must be checked before you even reach to the airport. Though an object triggers an alert at the checkpoint, it may be subject to extra screening or even be denied passage, even if it is authorized under normal circumstances. Also, it is being screened, it seems tampered with, or it might be a threat to national security in some other way.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Fresno to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fresno to Chicago was $85 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Fresno to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Fresno Airterminal. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Fresno to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Fresno to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Fresno to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Fresno and Chicago.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Fresno to Chicago, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fresno to Chicago are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $406 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Fresno to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Fresno with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Fresno 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 Fresno to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $252 or less one-way and $469 or less round-trip.
  • The terminal at Fresno Airport (FAT) is modest and has only been partly restored. A few restaurants and businesses are located on both sides of the security checkpoint. There are power outlets available for charging mobile devices. This airport does not have any private lounges available for passengers.
  • At Fresno Yosemite International Airport, a private room is closed, clean, and equipped with a chair, a sink, a small table, coat hooks, and outlets. Call security using the phone beside the entrance, and they will send someone to open the door for you (for breastfeeding and breast pumping).
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport terminal has designated spaces for passengers' pets to relieve themselves. At Fresno Yosemite International Airport, service animals are permitted and encouraged. After getting through security on the first level, you will find the pet and service animal relief area next to the Starbucks.
  • Two of the most significant airports for international travel are located in the city of Chicago. These airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). The principal airport is O'Hare International Airport, with Chicago Midway International Airport as the secondary airport.
  • Travelers may be confident they will get the same high-quality service at FAT as at any of Chicago's airports. Airports provide a range of services to customers in the hours leading up to and after their flights. Wheelchair rentals and terminal maps are two examples of these amenities. Passengers may approach any member of the airport personnel at any time before, during, or after they visit with any inquiries or concerns they may have.

Prefer to fly direct from Fresno to Chicago?

 
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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Monday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Fresno to Chicago

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
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8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

8.0 ExcellentLiz, Jul 2025SFO - SEA
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fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

The setting on the loudspeaker was painful and the crew member who did the talking spoke very quickly and repetitively, with extra little jokes that were distracting and mostly unfunny. I doubt that the main messages penetrated the noise.

It was fine. 2 hour delay due to mechanical issue. I understand issues will occur, just wish instead of Capt repeatedly telling us we will be getting off the ground “momentarily” they would just be honest and either say they have no idea-or it’s going to be a few hours! All in all FAs are usually pretty nice :)

I like the new adjustable headrest. Unfortunately 2 crying children were in front of us. But it was the first time and not holding Alaska accountable for that. Alaska always seems to have everything in order professional but comfortable.

Eddie, our flight attendant in the back was excellent. He was very kind and concerned for our happiness and comfort before and during our flight. He made the experience great. We had to deplane due to a ground delay and he made sure we had snacks and water to keep us comfortable while we waited. Overall, it was a great experience!

Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

We were late so that was what was worst part

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

The Alaska app and website were not fully operational. I had to spend about 15 minutes at the counter doing things that should have been completed online. The agent was very nice and helpful, however.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

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