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$552 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Karachi

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,018
Typical prices: $1,042-$869
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/22Wed 10/21
LAX - KHI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$552
Typical prices: $500-$699
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Wed 10/14
LAX - KHI • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $983 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,289 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Karachi (LAX-KHI)

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

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:10 pm - 7:15 pm
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35h 05m
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6:50 am - 6:15 pm
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47h 25m
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$1,018Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:10 pm - 6:00 am
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45h 50m
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47h 25m
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$1,020Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:10 pm - 4:20 am
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KHI
20h 10m
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6:50 am - 6:15 pm
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47h 25m
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$1,034Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:10 pm - 4:20 am
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20h 10m
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6:50 am - 11:40 am
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LAX
40h 50m
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$1,036Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:25 pm - 4:20 am
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KHI
26h 55m
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9:05 am - 11:40 am
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LAX
38h 35m
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$1,038Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:10 pm - 4:20 am
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20h 10m
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5:50 am - 6:15 pm
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24h 25m
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$1,039Turkish Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 9
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KHI
45h 50m
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6:50 am - 11:40 am
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40h 50m
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$1,050Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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4:40 pm - 10:45 am
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KHI
30h 05m
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4:40 pm - 2:15 pm
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33h 35m
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$1,063Emirates
Thu, May 28 - Sun, Jun 28
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22h 30m
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$1,065SAUDIA
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 9
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21h 10m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Karachi flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Karachi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Karachi departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Karachi, 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 Karachi is October, where tickets cost $906 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,362 and $1,353 respectively.

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

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 Karachi, 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 Karachi, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$552
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Karachi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Karachi 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 Los Angeles to Karachi

  • What are the layover options when flying from Los Angeles to Karachi?

    There are multiple layover options on this trip. However, the airport within which you will have your layover is dependent on the airline you’re traveling with. For example, if you’re flying with Qatar Airways, then you’re most likely to have one layover at Hamad International Airport in Doha since it is the main hub of the airline. Flights by American Airlines have one layover scheduled for Philadelphia International Airport while Saudia Airlines has its layovers at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

  • Which is the best way to get from KHI Airport to the city center?

    Since public transport isn’t available from Karachi Airport, the next best way to get from the airport to the city is via cab. You can easily find one at the airport taxi rank and you don’t need a reservation. Just tell the driver your destination and they will be more than happy to drop you off. You can also opt for a rental car from one of the numerous rental car shops at the airport.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at Los Angeles International Airport?

    LAX Airport has about 11 lounges where travelers can hang out as they wait to board their flight. Delta Air Lines has two on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2 while American Airlines has three lounges. One can be found in Terminal 4 across from Gate 40, the other in Terminal 5 near the duty-free shops and the last one is in the American Eagle Regional Terminal

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Los Angeles to Karachi?

    US citizens flying to Karachi or any other cities in Pakistan are required to have a tourist visa. While you cannot apply for a visa on arrival, you can apply for electronic travel authorization with which you will be issued a visa on arrival. You will also be required to provide your passport with at least two blank pages for entry and exit immigration stamps.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Karachi was $552 for a one-way ticket and $983 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Los Angeles to Karachi.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Karachi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Karachi from Los Angeles?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Karachi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Karachi, Emirates or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Karachi are Emirates and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,165 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,007 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Karachi.

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

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

    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 Karachi with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and KHI 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 Karachi?

    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 Karachi 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 Karachi

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the country. To avoid missing your flight due to long security lines, ensure that you arrive at least 4h before your flight is scheduled to depart.
  • Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide range of long-term parking options. However, there are a few other independently owned off-site parking lots and garages that charge lower prices. To save on costs, you should consider leaving your car at one of the off-site lots.
  • To get wheelchair assistance at Karachi Airport (KHI), inform your airline during booking. This way, they can organize with the officials at the airport to ensure that you have a wheelchair as soon as you land at the airport.
  • When booking connecting flights, be sure to confirm whether it is an automatic transfer or a self-transfer flight. If it is a self-transfer, then you will be required to check yourself plus your bags into each individual flight.
  • Ontario International Airport is only a few miles away from LAX. Therefore, if you want to avoid the crazy lines at LAX, consider booking a flight that departs from Ontario International Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Karachi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Karachi. 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 Karachi? 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3568 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Very poor service, will never travel through saudia airline also worst experience at jeddah airport, all the people act like very racist even we belong from a same religion but they don't have any humanity. Very big language barrier no one speak proper English so they don't understand us very poor service. I was traveling with family and with infant they give us very hard time. No one like to answer a question and there attitude is extremely no welcoming. Not recommended specifically jeddah airport and their services and staff. Will never take layover or any flight through jeddah. Thank you

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

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