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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo (LAX-BUF)

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

Fri, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 14
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1:57 pm - 8:52 amLAX-BUF
15h 55m1 stop
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8:50 am - 5:08 pmBUF-LAX
11h 18m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Tue, Aug 26 - Fri, Aug 29
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10:52 am - 9:16 pmLAX-BUF
7h 24m1 stop
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10:55 am - 3:34 pmBUF-LAX
7h 39m1 stop
$224United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 24
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9:46 pm - 5:38 amLAX-BUF
4h 52mnonstop
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6:42 pm - 8:56 pmBUF-LAX
5h 14mnonstop
$227JetBlue
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Fri, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 26
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9:15 pm - 5:07 amLAX-BUF
4h 52mnonstop
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6:42 pm - 8:56 pmBUF-LAX
5h 14mnonstop
$237JetBlue
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 12:09 amLAX-BUF
7h 17m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:14 pmBUF-LAX
10h 14m1 stop
$246American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 19 - Fri, Aug 1
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7:40 am - 11:00 pmLAX-BUF
12h 20m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 11:45 pmBUF-LAX
6h 55m1 stop
$252Southwest
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Fri, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 10
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12:35 pm - 9:50 pmLAX-BUF
6h 15m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:40 amBUF-LAX
8h 15m1 stop
$257Southwest
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Fri, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 25
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11:05 am - 11:57 pmLAX-BUF
9h 52m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 11:06 pmBUF-LAX
7h 36m1 stop
$267Delta
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 8:22 amLAX-BUF
6h 57m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:47 amBUF-LAX
7h 47m1 stop
$272Delta
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Sun, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 3
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 8:25 pmLAX-BUF
9h 40m1 stop
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5:10 am - 12:25 pmBUF-LAX
10h 15m1 stop
$297American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Buffalo flights

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

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Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Buffalo? 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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Buffalo, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Buffalo, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo is June, where tickets cost $312 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $535 and $390 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $559, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Buffalo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo

  • How can I fly from LAX to BUF?

    There are no nonstop flights operating between LAX and BUF routes. However, there are other available and cheaper options such as one-stop and two-stop flights. American Airlines and United Airlines are one-stop flights operating between LAX and Buffalo, usually with a stop at ORD. Nonetheless, you can opt for two-stop options such as Delta and American Airlines, usually with stops at ORD and LAS. However, this will generally add at least 3h to your overall flight time.

  • What can I do at LAX while waiting for a flight?

    LAX features several activities that passengers can do while waiting for their flights. You can stop at the XpresSpa to get a massage or do a last-minute pedicure or manicure. Alternatively, you can hit the multiple duty-free shops and grab a last-minute souvenir or view the fantastic arts, including live music. Also, there are various lounges and restaurants that you can visit and have a meal at before you board your flight.

  • Can I sleep at BUF Airport?

    Yes, sleeping at Buffalo Niagara International Airport is legal. However, passengers are allowed to sleep on the Terminal’s landside. The airport is equipped with armrest-free and padded benches to provide comfort. Note that there are so many interruptions from the cleaning machines; therefore, you can consider sleeping at the multiple hotels near the airport for uninterrupted sleep.

  • Are there nursing suites at BUF?

    Yes. Lactating mothers will find at least a nursing suite located near Gate 14. The nursing suites provide a serene and private environment to breastfeed. Also, they are equipped with power outlets, tables, comfortable leather chairs, and sinks with running water.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Buffalo was $91 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Buffalo?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Buffalo flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Buffalo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Buffalo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $335 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $427 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Los Angeles to Buffalo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Buffalo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and BUF 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo?

    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 Buffalo from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way and $287 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 16 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Using a taxi or rideshare, you can arrive at the airport in about 20min. Alternatively, you can opt for a Flyaway bus or a metro, which takes approximately 35min to get to the airport and is less expensive.
  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from LAX and are looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Hotel, located 0.8 miles from the airport. Depending on your budget, you can also spend the night at Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel, Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel, and Four Points by Sheraton LAX Hotel. They are all easily accessible and offer top-notch services such as complimentary shuttle services.
  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) features a designated pet relief area for passengers traveling with their four-legged friends. This is to help pets relieve themselves after a long flight. The pet relief areas are located inside and outside the main terminals.
  • There are multiple hotels near Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). So, passengers arriving late at BUF should seek accommodations at one of these hotels to avoid the night fuss. These hotels include Buffalo Airport Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn BUF Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott BUF Hotel, and Hampton Inn & Suites BUF hotel. Note that the hotels have different policies, so be sure to check their websites before booking one.
  • For ill passengers, LAX permits traveling with your medication. However, putting your medicines in zip-top plastic bags or small containers would be best. You can also pack them in a carry-on bag separately if the prescriptions are in large bottles.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Buffalo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Buffalo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Buffalo

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

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Direct returns

Buffalo to Los Angeles

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Buffalo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Buffalo. 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 Los Angeles to Buffalo? 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 4278 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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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.

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

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

Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

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.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

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

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

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

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.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Flight was delayed several 3 hours - no reason was given and no communication what so ever.

The gate and ground staff were excellent, friendly, went out of their way to acknowledge my Mosaic status. The plane was an older Airbus, so the seats were a little worn. The in flight attendant was not very nice, and seemed to be annoyed to be at work or be on this flight. Flight was fast and we landed early and pilots kept us informed.

The regular feedback of any changes to our flights. The Jetblue staff were very helpful. Our flights were great. Lots of leg room!

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

I rate it is good we had a 4-hour travel delay at one point but JetBlue gave out food vouchers and travel points credits for another flight so they try to make up for it

Did not enjoy this flight at all. All of my coworkers flew delta and I chose JetBlue because I really value how simple the WiFi and entertainment is and this flight I didn’t get either. Crew staff was unsympathetic to my system not working, everyone I asked for help with was extremely bothered by my request for help.

Little snafu at boarding. Staff communicated with gate poorly. Flight attendant was rude making disembark early. This was an older mint class. Needs an overhaul for sure. Food was good. The male flight attendant was really nice.

Like the space, did not like the snack options, there was no power outlet in seats, no entertainment, no flyfi.

In-flight staff was very helpful and excellent. However, the flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Also the boarding process should be expedited in case of delayed flights. This will help the passengers trying to make international connections.

They delayed our flight by 45 minutes and then re-updated the departure time back to normal schedule with no notification, email, or app update causing probably 40 people to miss the flight as they left without us.

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

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