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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (IND-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 1
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6:25 am - 10:05 amIND-DCA
3h 40m1 stop
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2:45 pm - 9:25 pmDCA-IND
6h 40m1 stop
$125Southwest
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 27
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7:05 am - 12:55 pmIND-DCA
5h 50m1 stop
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6:35 pm - 10:25 pmDCA-IND
3h 50m1 stop
$130Southwest
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
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11:56 am - 4:33 pmIND-BWI
4h 37m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:56 amBWI-IND
4h 56m1 stop
$155Frontier
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Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
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8:29 pm - 10:15 pmIND-DCA
1h 46mnonstop
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12:13 pm - 2:03 pmDCA-IND
1h 50mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 4:18 pmIND-IAD
1h 43mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-IND
1h 43mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 8:52 pmIND-BWI
5h 16m1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:19 pmBWI-IND
5h 19m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
12:06 pm - 7:10 pmIND-BWI
7h 04m1 stop
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8:17 pm - 11:11 amBWI-IND
14h 54m1 stop
$162Frontier
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Wed, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 11:55 amIND-IAD
4h 35m1 stop
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10:15 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-IND
1h 43mnonstop
$167United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
4:40 pm - 10:46 pmIND-DCA
6h 06m1 stop
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6:20 pm - 12:08 amDCA-IND
5h 48m1 stop
$177Delta
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Fri, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 10
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6:00 am - 11:50 amIND-IAD
5h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:00 amIAD-IND
4h 00m1 stop
$177Delta
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IND

IND offers efficient security with typical waits under 3 minutes. Arrive 2 hours early, but expect a smooth process, especially during non-peak times.

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DCA

DCA is just 4 miles from downtown DC, making it the most convenient airport for quick access to the city.

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The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to downtown DC in about 50 minutes, offering a convenient and cost-effective travel option.

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C..

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. cost $189 and was between Indianapolis (IND) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $189.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Indianapolis, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $320 and $315 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

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 $424 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$61
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

  • Which airline among those flying to Washington, D.C. allows kids to travel?

    If you are flying in the company of your kid from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., you need to book an airline that allows kids to come on board. Delta Airlines allows infants or kids below 2 years to travel on a lap of an adult. It also has kid entertainment that will enhance the comfort and enjoyment of your kid.

  • Which is the suitable airline a reduced mobility passenger can book when flying to Washington, D.C.?

    For those passengers who are mobility-impaired and are in need of traveling from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., they need to book their flight with an airline that offers wheelchair services. Frontier Airlines offers wheelchair services in all airport locations. It also offers mobility assistance to its passengers when in need of it.

  • Which airline has the best carry-on policy when flying to Washington, D.C. from Indianapolis?

    Allegiant Airlines allows its passengers to come on board with one carry-on bag and personal items. Both the luggage items should not exceed 25 lbs. When traveling with your luggage this is the best airline to book.

  • Which is the best transport means I can consider when getting out of the airport?

    After your arrival at BWI Airport, you should consider taking a train from the airport to your destination. This is the most popular public transport means that operates between the airport and the city center. There is an option of renting a car to take you to your destination, which you can also consider.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. was $61 for a one-way ticket and $125 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Indianapolis. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $334 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 $233 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $165 or less one-way and $374 or less round-trip.
  • Most of the flights departing from Indianapolis to Washington use Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as the main departing airport and land at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) as the arrival airport in Washington, D.C. Another route you can also use is departing from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (AID) - though it is less popular.
  • When you are flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., you can choose whether to have one or two layovers along your way depending on the airline you book. Booking of Alaska Airlines allows you to have Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) as your layover airports.
  • Booking Republic Airways for your travel from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. will entitle you to various benefits. This is because IND Airport is the hub for this airline. The airline has frequent daily flying airports to Washington, D.C., so you will be able to book a flight that will suit your daily schedule.
  • If you are located in Downtown Indianapolis and you want to travel to the airport to catch up with your flight to Washington, D.C., you will have to travel via a bus. Other than using a bus which is faster and more affordable you can also consider using a taxi. It is the best option if you are in a hurry.
  • If you want to travel from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. and you have some dietary restrictions that will need you to be served a special meal, you have to book your flight with the airline that has this offer. Booking American Airways will enable you to order your meal according to your dietary requirements. It serves special meals which you have to order 24 hours before departure.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

 
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Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
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It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

4.0 OkaySudhir, Jul 2025LGA - MCI
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It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

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.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

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

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

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.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

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.

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

After all the weather issues at least they got me to my destination the next day

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

From Atlanta to Savannah - flight connection was way to short (we weren't even late landing ) and flight was already boarding when we landed - we were told we were the last on board and so we had to gate check our bags. Once we got on the plane, there were at least seven open bag spots so that was unnecessary delay. There should be better communication between the gate agent and the crew.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

United left one of our bags back in SFO but that’s not my real complaint. The complaint is how it all went down. So we checked in the day before online and were told we could use the quick drop for luggage. So the next day I used baggage quick drop curbside at SFO. The agent mistakenly didn't tag my bag as he put my bag on the conveyor belt untagged. We immediately alerted him he had not tagged the bag. I walked with him to the baggage service office to find my bag and tag it. We waited outside the office for 10 mins. He came out and said everything was ok and the bag was going to be tagged and on my flight. We received a text that one of our bags was on the flight but the other was not. I alerted my first class flight attendant immediately upon boarding the flight. She was helpful and said she’d get it sorted out right away. She called over the gate agent. The gate agent used my bag number and looked over information on her device. She said my bag was on the flight. The flight attendant was standing with her, looking at the device, and also said “yep it’s on the flight”. During the flight the flight attendant made reference to how reassuring it must feel knowing the bag was on the flight. Upon arriving to IAD we received a text that my bag was not on my flight. The text said my bag would arrive to my final destination LIS 24 hrs late. I understand that mistakes happen. I was totally ok with my bag mistakenly not getting tagged at the quick drop. I was fine with walking down to baggage services to tag my bag. But, what I am not ok with is that the United staff said they fixed the mistake two different times, assuring me twice that my bag would be/was on the plane…and it wasn’t. I expected better attention by the employees, for them to do what they said they were going to do. We also spent extra money to upgrade our seats to first class, including the entire return leg from Lisbon to San Francisco because we wanted a smoother and more relaxing travel experience. Our money was not well spent. We will not be using United for travel going forward.

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

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