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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Typical prices: $311-$433
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/20Tue 7/21
LUN - DAR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$569
Typical prices: $308-$433
Air Tanzania
Tue 8/25Wed 8/26
LUN - DAR • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam (LUN-DAR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:10 am - 11:10 am
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8h 00m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
6:45 pm - 1:20 am
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7h 35m
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$344Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
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6:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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24h 55m
1 stop
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3:50 am - 9:10 am
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6h 20m
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$399Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
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6:15 pm - 8:10 pm
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24h 55m
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3:50 am - 9:10 am
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6h 20m
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$411Kenya Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 pm - 8:10 pm
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DAR
6h 50m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:05 am - 1:10 pm
DAR
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LUN
10h 05m
1 stop
$416Ethiopian Air
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
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12:20 pm - 8:10 pm
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6h 50m
3 stops
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12:15 pm - 1:20 am
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14h 05m
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$417Ethiopian Air
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
Kenya Airways Logo
10:00 am - 10:50 pm
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11h 50m
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Kenya Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 5:25 pm
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24h 55m
3 stops
$423Kenya Airways
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:10 pm - 11:10 am
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19h 00m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
4:05 am - 1:10 pm
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10h 05m
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$426Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 18
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3:10 pm - 3:10 am
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11h 00m
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12:15 pm - 1:20 am
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14h 05m
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$433Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
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3:10 pm - 3:10 am
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11h 00m
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4:05 am - 1:10 pm
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10h 05m
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$434Ethiopian Air
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
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3:10 pm - 3:10 am
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11h 00m
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7:40 am - 11:45 am
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$441Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dar Es Salaam on a Friday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Lusaka, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam, 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam is October, where tickets cost $307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $508 and $493 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

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 $521, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam, 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

 
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When to book flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

  • What are the checked baggage allowances on flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    Kenya Airways allows Premier World passengers to check two bags of weight not exceeding 70 lb each. However, if you are an economy traveler, you will check in one bag not exceeding 50 lb. The bags must be at most 62 linear inches.

  • Do I need a visa for my trip from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    Zambian passport holders do not require a visa for a short-term stay of up to 3 months when visiting Dar Es Salaam. However, you will be required to hold a valid Zambian passport that remains valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay. For US citizens, you will need an eVisa to visit Dar Es Salaam, usually a multi-entry visa to Tanzania and Zanzibar within its validity. Additionally, you will have to show proof of a planned departure from Tanzania.

  • Which cities can I visit from Dar Es Salaam International Airport?

    From Dar Es Salaam International Airport, you can visit Zanzibar City, approximately 50 miles away. If you're interested in wildlife, Arusha is another great choice, around 388 miles from Dar Es Salaam. Other popular options include Bagamoyo (40 miles), Morogoro (116 miles), and Dodoma (276 miles). The best way to visit these destinations is to rent a car from Dar Es Salaam International Airport for flexible travel.

  • Are there alternative airports near Dar Es Salaam that I can fly into?

    While Dar Es Salaam International Airport (DAR) is the primary airport, you may consider flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport for added convenience or to explore the northern part of Tanzania, mainly Mt. Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) offers easy links to Zanzibar Island.

  • How many flights are there between Lusaka and Dar Es Salaam per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Lusaka and land in Dar Es Salaam, with an average flight time of 2h 25m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 40% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam was $249 for a one-way ticket and $344 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lusaka and Dar Es Salaam?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Lusaka and on arrival in Dar Es Salaam.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lusaka and Dar Es Salaam, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam on on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam, Air Tanzania or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam are Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 7.6, Air Tanzania is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dar Es Salaam from Lusaka 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    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 Dar Es Salaam with an airline and back to Lusaka with another airline. Booking your flights between Lusaka and DAR 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

    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 Dar Es Salaam from Lusaka 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $291 or less one-way and $409 or less round-trip.
  • For a premium flight experience, consider upgrading to first or business class after booking. Ethiopian Airlines allows passengers to purchase an upgrade and enjoy personalized service. Keep an eye on Ethiopian Airlines' communications, as they may offer you an opportunity to bid for an upgrade for a fee, often lower than booking a first class ticket from the beginning.
  • Airlines operating on this route provide family-friendly amenities such as in-flight entertainment, on-board meals, and comfortable seating. Air Tanzania offers dedicated assistance and priority boarding for expectant mothers and families with young children. In addition, the airline allows children up to 2 years old to travel on their parent’s lap.
  • If you don't prefer non-stop flights, layovers are common for flights from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam. South African Airways and Kenya Airways have layovers at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO). Ethiopian Air has layovers at Harare (HRE), Lilongwe Intl (LLW), or Addis Ababa Bole (ADD). RwandAir and Airlink both have layovers at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).
  • Some airlines are known to offer special services for unaccompanied minors on the Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam route, such as Ethiopian Airlines, Tanzania Air, Kenya Airways, and RwandAir. Tanzania Air considers only children between the ages of 5 and 12 for the unaccompanied minors service while Kenya Airways allows children aged 5 through 14 years for the unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service.
  • You may choose airline lounges between Lusaka and Dar Es Salaam. If you fly Kenya Airways, you can access their lounges during a layover at NBO. First class and business ticket holders will have exclusive access to Kenya Airways Msafiri Lounge, Kenya Airways Simba Lounge, or Kenya Airways Pride Lounge located at NBO.

Prefer to fly direct from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam?

 
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Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

Tuesday

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Friday

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Saturday

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Sunday

Air Tanzania,Zambia Airways

Air Tanzania,Zambia Airways

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Direct returns

Dar Es Salaam to Lusaka

Tuesday

Zambia Airways

Zambia Airways

Wednesday

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

Thursday

Zambia Airways

Zambia Airways

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam. 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 Lusaka to Dar Es Salaam? 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.
7.6
Air TanzaniaOverall score based on 24 reviews
6.7Entertainment
7.6Crew
7.5Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.0Food
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The crew members were just okay ,but the food and entertainment need to be improved

8.0 ExcellentChimwanga, May 2026
DAR - HRE
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The crew members were just okay ,but the food and entertainment need to be improved

No properly information for gat at Tanzania airport, on board written c7 so we were waiting c7 gate, suddenly our name is announce that gate c9 is waiting for us, so thats pooorrr communication

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The boarding gate closed too early, I missed my flight and they knew I had checked in, they took off 30 minutes earlier without 4 passengers

Our entire flights luggage was lost, and still not found with no follow up regarding it. The chairs had no headrests, and leg room was mediocre. The drinks we all sugary with no sugar free alternative.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

I booked a round trip flight and boarded a Kenya Airways trip from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (JKIA). First flight from New York to Nairobi was uneventful with no issues. However, the return flight was beyond disappointing. To begin with I had paid an extra $60 each for premium seats (me and my wife) in economy aisle 15 (B & A). However, upon settling down in the middle seat, I noticed that the controller had been ripped off meaning I would not have access to some of the seat functionalities like the individual lighting etc. I proceeded to alert a flight attendant that the controller was missing and she politely responded to me by telling me if I need anything, to use my wife’s seat controller (on the window seat) to call for assistance and I would be assisted accordingly. I was surprised by the response that she gave as it felt like my comfort and request for a service that I paid for was undermined, but nonetheless I opted to play it nice and kept my calm. After this I engaged in a conversation with a passenger (Caucasian / White male) who sat next to me on the aisle seat. In the process of having this conversation I asked him if he had paid for his seat. He went ahead to politely tell me that he had been moved from a seat in the back by one of the flight attendants and had not paid any extra fees. During this conversation, he noticed that the charging docks were not working and he needed to charge his iPad to watch his Netflix show (it was on pause). Alarmed by this, he went ahead and flagged one of the flight attendants who without wasting any time acted astonished and as fast as lightning was able to find him a better seat a few rows in front. Please note, all the charging plugs were not working for the three seats. In summary, below are the reasons for the low rating: 1. Charging for a broken seat: Kenya Airways should not charge for a defective seat. If a seat is defective and is paid for, the airlines should work out a way to either refund the customer or move the customer to a better seat – regardless of skin color. 2. Below Par Customer Service: Do not debilitate a customer’s request especially when a paid for service is not delivered – regardless of skin color. Assuming that I am comfortable with having to either keep alerting the flight attendant or relying on my wife’s seat to perform some of the functionality I may need is ridiculous. 3. Biasness / Inequality / Prejudiced Behavior: The Caucasian/ White male was treated with more favor. Not only was he moved around to make sure he was comfortable (free of charge) but all his complaints were resolved immediately without any hesitance. On the contrary, I being a black man of African descent who had paid an additional premium for his seat, I was completely ignored and told to settle for what I got.

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

The flight staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

Customer service not the greatest my bags were left behind at JFK

Our experience was terrible. Much of our itinerary was missing when we tried to reconfirm or when we arrived at the airport, even though the Kenya Airways App had us listed. By the time, it was sorted out, our flight from Livingstone to Nairobi was full. To meet our commitments (and get home), we had to find ground transport to Lusaka, purchase a one-way ticket for each of us to Nairobi, book an extra hotel night in both Lusaka and Nairobi, plus the cost of extra meals. For the 2 of us, we incurred over $1500 in extra expense. I filed a concern with the airline October 19, received a incident report number, but have not heard back as of November 2. It was a challenging and disappointing experience.

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