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Low season | September |
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High season | December |
Cheapest flight | $90 |
Average price round-trip | $355 |
Good deal round-trip | $274 |
Good deal one-way | $155 |
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
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- Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $155 or less one-way and $274 or less round-trip.
- The cheapest flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans was found 89 days before departure, on average.
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- High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is September.
- Morning departure is around 88% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has an all-free stop area for traveling servicemen and women called the Armed Forces Service Center. Located at the entrance of Concourses A and B in Terminal 1, the center serves as the resting area for active service members and their dependents as they wait for their flights.
- If you require help at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, you're welcome to use the Airport Assistance Phones located throughout the airport. Use the phones to get help or information by dialing 201 from 8 am to 10 pm and 228 from 10 pm through to 8 pm.
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has a world-class mall called the MSP Mall, located next to Terminal 1. If you still have time to spare before your flight, you can visit the airport mall to shop or grab something to eat.
- Suppose you need some alone time on arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). In that case, visit the airport's meditation room. Located on Level 2 of the airside side of the main terminal, the meditation room is an ideal place for you to rest and recharge your body and spirit before heading out.
- If you are traveling with a person with a hidden disability such as autism, and you need help, visit the Customer Service Desk located by the Baggage Claim Area for a sunflower lanyard or bracelet once you get to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. This will allow staff members and volunteers at the airport to identify you discreetly.
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Top 4 airlines serving Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews7.7
Sun Country AirOverall score based on 9097 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.6Comfort
8.4Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews
Pros: "Flight attendant Susan was wonderful. Very friendly, professional, and helpful."
Pros: "Flight attendant Susan was wonderful. Very friendly, professional, and helpful."
Pros: "No issues, standard flight"
Cons: "Just fine"
Pros: "Very friendly staff with quick on time flight"
Cons: "I probably should’ve taken first class. Very cramped even for economy. No on screen entertainment"
Cons: "There is none"
Cons: "Very cramped. The guy in front of me reclined his seat and I could barely move."
Cons: "SC recently changed their baggage policy and the line at 6:00a to check a bag was from one end of the terminal to the other. I’m sure they’ll get it figured out at some point but they had to pull people on flights leaving within the next hour from the lines in order to get flights out on time. Terrible experience, no apology, no explanation."
Pros: "Fast and friendly"
Cons: "Bathroom in the back was leaking water on the floor, and there were a lot of young kids on board... minor stuff"
Cons: "The seats are too close together. When I tried to eat my salad my head bumped into the seat in front of me."
Pros: "Smooth Trip!"
Cons: "They delayed the flight (very first one of the morning) by over an hour, caused me to miss my connecting flight, which meant I had to stay overnight and take another flight. Extremely frustrating as they did nothing to help reschedule or reimburse. Use old planes, which don't have entertainment or outlets. Overall, very frustrated with the experience. I don't want to fly sun country again! (The flight on sun country going was terrible as well)"
Pros: "Good prices, nice staff"
Cons: "Way too hot on the plane. THE WHOLE TIME."
Pros: "Friendly gate staff Friendly flight attendants Seats bigger than Spirit Airline's Just $15 for an upgraded 6th row window seat Accepted my carry-on bag free, without measuring the the wheels as part of it's measurement. Note: Spirit always accepted this same carry-on for many flights over the years, but didn't on this same trip to my location. ( This Sun Country trip was on the return flight. )"
Cons: "Really nothing"
Pros: "There wasn't entertainment in my flight, and I didn't buy any of the food,so I really can't rate that. However, the flight itself was fine, nothing great, nothing bad."
Pros: "Smooth landing"
Cons: "Long flight ( 5 hrs) not even a complimentary snack offered"
Cons: "volume on recorded announcement was too high but overall, an excellent experience!"
Cons: "Plane was an hour late in leaving. Seats crowded and only middle seat available, We spent $15. for preferred seating for my husband and then none of us got to sit together. Nothing for snack and offered drinks once."
Pros: "The price was right"
Cons: "I wasn’t able to select my seat when I booked the flight and I wasn’t able to check in and get my boarding pass online. Then the flight was delayed almost an hour."
Pros: "Crew was friendly"
Cons: "Both flights delayed due to air traffic control (too small of an airline?), vague threatening announcements about stopping all boarding unless people came forward to check their overhead luggage, horribly uncomfortable seats and far too loud, obnoxious PA system."
Pros: "The flight attendants were fantastic the captain kept us updated"
Cons: "Row 11 not reclining was a bit uncomfortable I ordered a prosecco it was warm. I like the fact I got a whole can of pop not just a glass"
Pros: "A surprisingly good cheese burger ($5),cheerful crew, and on-time departure and arrival. Given my low expectations for American air travel, I was pleasantly surprised."
Cons: "As always, the seats are too small, the overheads too full, and the staff a bit harried. I really shouldn't fault the airline for any of that."
Pros: "Good ticket price. Direct flight. Able to change from assigned aisle seat to request for a window seat shortly before takeoff."
Cons: "When I checked in on the internet, there were no economy seats available. I had to pay $15 for a "preferred" seat, which was an aisle seat on row 7, near the front of the economy section. I was told by an employee that the only economy seats were the middle seats, that aisle and window seats were preferred seats. I was told the plane was full and they could not change my "preferred" seat although I did see empty seats on the plane after takeoff. Also bathroom facilities were poor - only two in the back for the entire economy seating. And the aisles were narrow."
Pros: "Staff was friendly."
Cons: "Delays, no snacks, very cramped seating uncomfortable, and long wait for gate checked baggage."
Pros: "Friendly and helpful crew and on time departure and arrival during busy holiday travel time. Thank you!"
Cons: "Website to check in said no sears left except seats where had to pay additional $15-25 so had to get boarding pass at airport...at airport magically got seats that were showing as not available? Is this a scam to get people to pay more $?"
Pros: "I did not have food or entertainment so cannot rate those things."
Cons: "Flight was delayed at the gate for an hour with no explanation. After the hour, gate agent didn't announce on the loudspeaker that they were boarding so my friend just happened to look up and thank God she did because otherwise we would've missed the flight. No wifi, entertainment, snacks, etc."
Pros: "Nice people, easy boarding, very friendly attendants on board."
Cons: "can the seats get any closer together? I'm skinny and I couldn't cross my legs without sticking them into the isle first."
Cons: "Seat was uncomfortable and too close to restrooms."
Pros: "on time and no problem getting seats I wanted"
Cons: "Given unsafe seat. Had to change at last minute prior to landing, by a very abrupt flight attendant. Seat should have been red lined. Another passenger where I was moved to had a similar experience. My flight attendant told me that I should have reported the issue earlier. How was I to know that any seatback that goes up 2 inches short of vertical is bad. Am I to know the airline or FAA rules?"
Pros: "Can't really complain re: a direct flight for less than other airlines charge for a flight with layovers. Large, comfortable plane with good food. $25 for an exit row seat was worthwhile as I had 4 rows(!) to myself. Flight attendants were great."
Cons: "No in-flight entertainment. When I chose my seat online, I was made to believe it was basically a full flight (only ~3 seats were available and they were all middle seats) so I spent $25 on an exit row seat. Once we boarded, it became apparent that there were a TON of open seats and I would have been able to get an aisle. Kind of sketchy for them to misrepresent the seating like that."
Pros: "Flight was on time, and organize in boarding ."
Cons: "None, but actually could not so rating for food and entertainment, as this actually n/a"
Pros: "The flight itself was great. I had no issues there. The crew was great and I was comfortable."
Cons: "I repeatedly had issues with their website and I couldn't checkin online or update any of my information, even when I called them. I also had to connect flights at the airport and I asked the airline beforehand if I had enough time, as I flew into a different terminal. They said that I did, but I almost missed my flight, even though I had two hours. The signage was poor as MSP, which isn't Sun Country's fault, however they made the transfer sound easier than it was."
Cons: "I was blockaded from access to the bathroom(s). The first class dragon forbade access to anyone but 1st class and the rear bathrooms were blockaded bt workers handing out drinks. Very tough on us 75+ crowd.We don't get much time from urge to crisis."
Cons: "I felt like a sardine in a can. Seriously can you make seating more comfortable? It's torture while first class is treated like royalty. The coach seats were hard as rocks and tiny. I hate flying because airline companies treat people who can't afford the over priced first class seats like cattle. Airlines are greedy. The good price for the flight is great but in the end feeling cramped and getting my legs and arms bumped every time someone walks by is ridiculous. GET COMFORTABLE SEATING IN COACH DAMN IT!!"
Pros: "A good price for non-stop flight. It flies out of terminal 2 which has easier access than terminal 1 at the MSP airport. The afternoon fly out time worked well with my schedule."
Cons: "The seats could always be a little larger."
Cons: "My departing flight was delayed 1.5 hours and my return flight was delayed approximately 2.5 hours. No explanations were ever given as to why we were delayed. Also, you'd think after being delayed for that amount of time we'd get an apology or some "thanks for your patience" pretzels, but no. Drinks and snacks still come at a price. I won't be flying this airline ever again."
Pros: "The plane was on time. The cabin was clean. Seats were fine. All but one of the crew were helpful and kind. Excellent flight with a wonderful pilot(s)."
Cons: "One crew member insisted on her own HERDING of us all in line for the restroom. She treated us all like preschoolers. We were already working out the problem, when she took it upon herself to yell loudly at us all to make room for one person. She sheepishly explained away her actions. Horrifying. I have never felt so degraded on a plane. I can barely imagine, how she would have reacted, if any of us had approached her in the same tone and manner."
Pros: "I got home safely and (more or less) on time."
Cons: "Flight attendants were mostly rude. They nickel and dime the passengers ($8 or more for "entertainment modules"), aisles were very narrow; I felt like a sardine. Bathrooms were not kept clean and getting to them was a challenge because the crew wouldn't let us wait in the galley and you weren't supposed to crowd the aisle...."
Pros: "Loved the fact that you can check your carry-ons for free at check-in on full flights. We had planned to carry-on, but it was nice to have a free hand through the airport."
Cons: "The website function to check in ahead of time and pre-purchase checked bags did not work on either leg of our flight, so we had to pay $5 more at the airport. On our flight the other direction, they honored the online price. I was traveling back with a friend's wedding dress as my only carry-on, but had to fold it into a bag to fit their carry-on regulations. I could not hang it, as there were no closets."
Pros: "Prompt, friendly!"
Cons: "Uncomfortable. Had an aisle seat."
Pros: "The price ............"
Cons: "Fake smiles and discrimination............"
Pros: "I loved the incredibly cheap upgrades to the exist row. I paid only $10 to upgrade online the exit row had tons of legroom."
Cons: "There were no entertainment options, which is fine because I just slept the whole way."
Pros: "Crew was very nice. Flight was on time."
Cons: "Very little space. I am a fairly tiny person and was more uncomfortable than usual. Also, I wish there had been some sort of snacks like peanuts or pretzels or something similar."
Pros: "Great service."
Cons: "Later departure"
Pros: "The general attitude of the flight crew was great. Warm and kind, fun and full of smiles."
Cons: "The picnic pack was the only thing I could eat and was told it was no longer an option but still on the menu. Ended up not getting anything and was not thrilled by it."
Pros: "Check-in was a breeze."
Cons: "My seat..."
Pros: "More legroom than the bigger airlines, comfier seats, reasonable price. Great experience overall"
Cons: "The ONLY complaint I have was there were no free snacks and it was a 3.5 hour flight...but I did get a whole can of soda for free so that was nice"
Pros: "Mostly hassle free, but nothing special at all."
Cons: "Frankly, the crew & the flight from MCO to MSP was much better than the return flight, which is what this survey is about. Before we bought the tickets, we were told to bring proof of the funeral we were attending to get a discount/refund for the airfare afterward, then on the return flight we were dismissed as fools for not presenting this info when we bought the ticket. How could we present info for something that had not yet taken place. The obituary didn't even hit the papers until 2 days after our original flight. Also - the MSP security harassed my 80-year-old mother & she is now having nightmares as a result. Sun Country could have done us a service by letting us know when we booked her flight as a senior that there were safeguards for her, but we were told nothing."
Pros: "The crew were nice."
Cons: "The seats seam to be have shrunk again."
Pros: "Very friendly and helpful customer service across the board - check in was a breeze, flight staff very attentive and cheerful, pilot was amiable and gave us a pretty smooth flight."
Cons: "The seats and rows are incredibly compacted - unless you're a small person you won't be able to move much at all. The aisles are the narrowest I've ever seen - if you sit on the aisle expect to be bumped repeatedly. There's also much less room under the aisle seats for putting bags/personal items."
Pros: "Short, sweet, uneventful"
Pros: "Seem to be a smooth and direct flight"
Cons: "The flight was fine however my seat was next to the bathroom and people would occasionaly Bump in to me ."
Pros: "I cant say nothing but can say everything was good"
Cons: "I cant say nothing but can say everything was good"
Cons: "The plane was hot. The pilot forced a landing quickly to be on time, instead of taking his time through rough winds. The plane was very turbulent and the landing was extremely rough. I actually pulled out the "puke bag" and almost needed it."
Pros: "Quick and uneventful flight."
Cons: "My reading light didn't work."
Cons: "The legroom is non-existent. I sure wish airlines didn't try to put so many seats in each aircraft."
Pros: "Flight was quick and the flight attendants were nice"
Cons: "I'm 6' tall and my head was above the headrest, so it wasn't super comfortable to lay back."
Pros: "Service and respect very good"
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "I was able to change my seat since mine was all the way in the back. very happy about that."
Pros: "The trip went smoothly and it was on time. The Crew was nice and efficient"
Pros: "Very nice employees. The trip was good. Unfortunately, the plane was delayed for a fueling off load for 45 minutes but it all worked out just fine."
Cons: "NONE"
Pros: "Besides being tired and walking what felt like 3 miles to new gate I have not issues to report."
Cons: "I chose to fly Southwest on the way back and for less money I received better service. If you find a reasonably priced flight you don't have to worry about paying extra for baggage or stomach during the flight. On the flight home, I realized that they have bigger seats, your bags ( 1 personal, 1 carry-on, and 2 checked bags) are "free" and they give you a little snack to hold you for maybe and hour. Overall I prefer Southwest because of all the benefits you get while flying with them but it doesn't mean I will never fly United again."
Pros: "The crew on this flight looked miserable."
Cons: "Issues with crew delayed the flight. I was further delayed getting to my destination because they forced me to check my bag."
Cons: "Being wedged in the middle seat after two overseas flights and seeing stand-by passengers in isle and window seats in rows ahead of mine... no, I did not appreciate that. In other words, UA is accomodating stand-by passengers before accomodating customers who have purchased tickets. Try sitting in a middle seat after two overseas flights... especially as a tall person with no knee space and a super-uncomfortable seat with the headcushion area reaching only your neck. Those seats were clearly made for folks under 5'8"-5'9"."
Cons: "It was not made clear at all that I was buying a basic economy ticket and was not going to be allowed to take a carry on. That was really frustrating."
Pros: "On time. Comfortable"
Pros: "Crew"
Cons: "Snack"
Pros: "service is good."
Pros: "Being on time"
Cons: "The crew & boarding. Awful snacks."
Cons: "I have arthritis (walk with a cane) and didn't have enough leg room....hated being in a middle seat....and due to that could not stand in flight to stretch legs. Also the crew on the way to New York made sure I had a wheelchair to cross the airport in Chicago and not so in New Orleans...had to make a visit to the emergency room after getting home and be off work for 5 days due to the condition of my leg after the walk across the airport."
Cons: "I'm disappointed that I had to pay to watch the flight tracker, that it wasn't a free option and I had to be continually subjected to commercials that were irrelevant to me."
Pros: "Nice new comfortable seats"
Pros: "Wonderful crew, great plane ride."
Pros: "One of the best flights I have ever been on! Everything was right on time."
Pros: "Excellent service!"
Cons: "The wi fi should be free of charge"
Cons: "The seats were too small no leg room"
Pros: "Crew was excellent. Beyond making sure we were comfortable."
Pros: "I appreciate that United hasn't gotten greedy with baggage charges and has kept their seating comfortable. Last Frontier flight was RIDICULOUS!!"
Pros: "The staff was friendly"
Pros: "Perfect"
Cons: "Same comment as above"
Pros: "The United Airline staff was very helpful. Our evening flight from another airline was cancelled and we booked the next available United flight departing early the following morning. Recommendations from the staff made our unplanned stay much more comfortable. It was greatly appreciated."
Pros: "I really like almost everything about flying with Lufthansa."
Cons: "Checking in and obtaining my boarding pass was a less than satisfying experience. Initially I could not check in until arrived at the airport because the first leg of my trip was Lufthansa through United? I tried to check in on BOTH United and lufthansa's website neither worked. I then spent about 45 minutes on the phone with a Lufthansa representitave just to find out I would be unable to check in until I arrived at the airport the next day. Once I checked in to the airport I could only get my seat for the first flight and was told I would have to get my subsequent seats while on layover. When I arrived at my layover, while trying to get my seat for the next flight I was told they were overbooked and I would have to wait 'over there' until they could figure out a place for me to sit. But when the attendant printed my ticket she was shocked to find out I had a seat, and angrily reported that 'I don't know how YOU got a seat, but you did. So go get in line for the flight!' That said, I did get in line, I did get fairly decent seats the whole trip, and all but one employee were overly helpful and nice. However it would have been far less stressful if I was just able to check in for the initial flight."
Pros: "Smooth flight, nice staff, on time"
Cons: "Not enough leg room!!! The new planes cram us in even tighter. Unless you pay more, you suffer. Why should we have to pay more just because we are tall??!! Pocket for book etc is way too small."
Pros: "Left promptly on schedule and arrived on time."
Cons: "Crew cordial but not friendly. Refreshments: I asked for water...flight attendant never asked if I wanted ice and she gave me room temperature water........"
Pros: "Very smooth flight and good seat"
Cons: "Every flight I had was delayed at least an hour, and one of my flights was delayed 2.5 hours, which caused me to miss an important meeting. When I asked why it was taking so long, the United customer service representative was very short and somewhat rude. Not a great experience this time that's for sure."
Cons: "Still not in New Orleans"
Pros: "It was a good flight."
Cons: "No complaints."
Pros: "Overall good flight. Very quick! :) nice pilot"
Cons: "Nothing in particular."
Cons: "One strange thing happened on my United airlines flight. The crew announced before we boarded that there wasn't enough overhead space for rolling bags and encouraged us to check them in. Upon boarding they announced that all overhead space in the back was full. I sat in the back and noticed that the crew closed the overhead compartments even though they were mostly empty. Another passenger opened an empty one and the crew came over and closed it right away, though many people were still boarding. What's going on?"
Cons: "Flight was over 2 hrs delayed so I couldn't even take the flight. Waste of my money. Paid 330 dollars and got nothing. Now United nor you guys are helping. Never again will I use this site"
Pros: "Comfortable seats ,they seem to have a new ergonomic design that make them more comfy . More leg room even in regular economy seating."
Cons: "Staff wasn't very talkative just kinda did the basic beverage service and that's it . Not rude but not overly friendly either . The crews that work for Southwest make you laugh and they're so much more interactive with passengers ."
Pros: "Not much to like"
Cons: "Supervisors and staff rude in Houston not accommodatING at all Horrible overall exoeriance with United"
Pros: "Great flight crew. MSP airport was outstanding"
Cons: "Flight delay"
Pros: "The flight was very short. Loved it"
Cons: "My Ears hurt after the flight was over."
Pros: "Same as above,"
Cons: "Same as above, but no snack was offered, and there was only expansive food for purchase"
Pros: "Really fast boarding was great. Good selection of snacks but at a cost."
Cons: "Some cushion on the seats. It was like sitting on a board."
Pros: "Plane was clean, crew was very nice"
Cons: "The most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat in. No cushioning, No seat recline"
Pros: "Everything about the flight was great"
Cons: "The armrests are loose as can be. Millennial parents let their stupid kids lift and slam them non stop. For an airline that is catering to parents with small children, I would rectify this or loose every other customer."
Pros: "The crew was friendly and helpful and funny. We arrived to our destination early!"
Cons: "Seats are not that comfortable."
Pros: "Great flight. Arrived 45 mins early. Very friendly crew."
Cons: "Flight was delayed for 8 hours before ultimately being canceled."
Pros: "Was direct and easy. No issues with boarding or flight"
Cons: "Cramped"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Service. The companies clear disinterest in providing service was evident by the poor training of the staff."
Pros: "Pilots were great. Nice flight experience."
Cons: "Delayed boarding - waiting for paperwork. Annoying"
Pros: "The cost of the flight"
Cons: "The 2.5+ hour delay"
Pros: "Love the flight price!"
Cons: "As expected, everything else is a la carte."
Pros: "The price but after today, I’m going back to “you get what you pay for.”"
Cons: "Flight was delayed 21/2 hours. Was not told ahead of time. We boarded even later then we sat on the tarmac for an hour and a half and we were told that we were #12 in line. An hour later we were told that we were now #15!! Finally off the ground. Flight attendant had a very annoying voice but what made it worse how he kept asking for money because of everyone purchasing. Yes I know but some how on other flights you don’t hear about the money, this was in your face"
Cons: "I was a passenger on a Frontier flight from DIA to TMA on 5/13/2018. My luggage was checked and a tag indicating the bag was to go all the way to the final destination (there was a stop in St. Paul, Minnesota) was securely placed on the suitcase. However when I arrived at the Trenton airport my bag did not. There were no Frontier airlines agents on duty so I filled out a form given to me by one of the airport staff. When I checked the Frontier website today it said to fill out a Frontier Lost and Found report. Upon doing so I received an email saying finding a lost bag could take weeks and that after a month they consider the bag permanently lost. No offer or process was provided for compensation for lost bag or the items within. This is unacceptable! I had prescription medication in my bag that's not easily refilled."
Pros: "Smooth flight. On time."
Cons: "Very tight seating. Seat trays were the size of an iPhone. Seats didn’t recline. 30 rows with 6 per row. Had to pay for pop, water, and coffee."
Cons: "We didn't make it to Vegas and they barely compensated us."
Pros: "The seats we had were spacious"
Cons: "I guess I don’t understand, what I pay my fare for if I have to pay a separate fee for seat. The fare should include the seat. Then to charge you an arm and a leg for your luggage. I will never ever fly frontier again"
Pros: "The crew was amazing. So happy and helpful."
Cons: "Flight leaving to Denver was really delayed. Quite a few people missed their connecting flights which was sad."
Pros: "Crew was super nice"
Cons: "5 hour delay"
Pros: "Attendants were very nice"
Cons: "No leg room and need more food, boarding took quite a while and got out seat placements wrong twice"
Cons: "Flight is not on time .l spent. More than two hours"
Pros: "Flight was 3 hours delayed. When we arrived at the airport they said it would be delayed by 2 hours. Then right before our new boarding time they delayed it another hour. I wish we would have had some advance notice so we weren't stuck waiting at the airport for 3 hours."
Cons: "Frontier seats are extremely uncomfortable (I would say the worst of any airline) and they charge for carry on luggage and drinks."
Pros: "That we did not crash"
Cons: "After getting ready to take off we were sitting on runway for several minutes before we we told due to technical problems we would have to return to gate. After over an hour sitting we were finally able to leave. I would have thought that a 6:00 am flight would warrant a free cup of coffee for our delay, but all we got was nothing."
Pros: "Friendliness of crew and gate agents, comfortable seats, efficient boarding, On time. Clean aircraft."
Pros: "Crew was great on both flights"
Cons: "Ridiculous costs for baggage. I expect to pay for even carry on these days, but $40 for carry on is crazy! Seats were very uncomfortable. Frontier used to be my favorite airline, now it seems unlikely I will fly with them again."
Cons: "I got to airport and flight was cancelled.. frontier couldn't get me on a plane for another 4 days.. I ended having to rent a car and drive the 13 hours to Denver from Minneapolis.. frontier will never get money from me again"
Pros: "Price of flight"
Cons: "When I went to sit down in my middle seat there was two larger women on either side of me. If I was any bigger, I am a 5' 4" 110 lb woman mind you, I would not have fit in between these women. If you keep shrinking your seats, no one will fly with you. In the future, I will be booking my flights further in advance with an airline that has seats to accommodate someone who is the size of a full sized man or woman."
Pros: "Charge for carrying on bag and space between sets are to close"
Cons: "Flight was on time."
Cons: "Delayed 30 mins after I arrived at the airport for unknown reason. Waited on tarmac another 30 mins (at least) after landing. We didn't get an explanation for 20 mins. The plane was literally 30 feet from the gate. It was almost funny how annoying it was. I'm surprised all the passengers kept their composure. NEVER AGAIN"
Cons: "Using Kayak, the price of the flight looked good. After booking, we found out that Frontier wants $35 per checked bag and $40 per carry on and $11 per seat to choose your seat. This made Frontier only a couple bucks cheaper than Delta that had a much better schedule. Live and learn."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "It got canceled"
Pros: "Reliability of airline and planes Friendly Staff affordability"
Cons: "Not much room between seats."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Flight was canceled, frontier has one plane. No ability to work with other airlines."
Pros: "The crew was great! Got upgraded to the emergency exit seats for extra leg room!! That's a BIG plus!! Very comfortable and good experience!!"
Cons: "Nothing!! There was a tiny baby a seat up and across the isle that the parents were GREAT about keeping her from crying as much as possible. Those parents WERE GREAT!!!!!!!!!! And are MUCH APPRECIATED with no sleep!!! That wasn't negative, sorry. Everything was GREAT!!!!"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Delay, luggage prices. No better than spirit. Never flying Frontier ever again!"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Flight was late, last minutes charges, no seats available without extra charge, uncomfortable designed seats, and mechanical issues."
Pros: "Everyone was very helpful"
Cons: "No beverage"
Pros: "Fast boarding"
Cons: "The overhead compartments were nearly empty. Charging for carry on isn't working. Also no beverage nor peanuts included I feel is a little too far for cost cutting. If you are going to charge for soda why not a realistic price? You might not make a lot of money but your passengers will be happy and you won't be losing money."
Pros: "The crew was nice."
Cons: "All the extra hidden fees were so expensive. It was more than $70 extra just to check in. You have to pay extra for a seat. Carry on bags are $30. Checked bags are $25. Water is $2. If I'd known that the price on the ticket was not the price I would pay I would have flown another airline. It was misleading and dishonest. I'm never flying frontier again."
Cons: "When we arrived at the ticket counter, we were made aware that they do not open until 2 hour before flight time. Being advised to be at security about 3 hours before flight time, this makes no sense. When I went to check in, I then realized we had to pay extra for our seats, check-in bags and carry-on bags. We could have flown a major airline direct for the same price after all of the add-ons. Then being charged for coffee and pop. Seats are VERY uncomfortable!"
Cons: "Seat were very hard and small. Tray table was smaller than the size of an iPad mini. I was angry when I told I had to pay for my carry on, ridiculous. Drinks were not complimentary. Absolutely no leg room. Very uncomfortable for me as I'm 6 foot. Very disappointed."
Pros: "The price. Ok for short flights only."
Cons: "It is an Airbus, but a bus is more comfortable. The seats are hard and cramped. The base price may be great, but be aware they charge for extra for everything including carry-on if it does not fit under the seat."
Pros: "Thank you very much for policing the size and weight of the carry on luggage. Making people pay certainly makes a flight more enjoyable."
Pros: "Flight was late boarding but the crew made an effort to make up the lost time."
Cons: "Cramped seats."
Pros: "That it was a short direct flight."
Cons: "People are packed into the plane like sardines. There is very little room. It is often hot until the flight gets going."
Pros: "Nice crew. Plane was clean."
Cons: "Separate charge for bags, pick a seat, snacks, etc. Commercials during flight. Obnoxious. Flight started out being a little cheaper, but as long as I plan ahead, Delta ends up being the same or more cost effective."
Pros: "The price"
Cons: "The fact that I waited over 45 min to get my luggage in Orlando, and I showed up early in MSP and no one was working the counter until an hour before the flight departed"
Cons: "Sears were not that comfortable and didn't recline"
Cons: "183$ in seating and luggage fees AFTER the base ticket price...I wasn't made aware of these charges until I went to check in for my flight. No leg room. Seats don't recline. Tray table about the size of an iPhone 6. No entertainment. No snacks. All drinks cost money. Rude staff. Just a disaster of an experience. I'll never fly frontier again."
Pros: "The Denver people who helped"
Cons: "My brand new suitcase was broken after paying for it to be checked. My clothes and bath bag was on the pick up alone. When it was in my bag. Had to ask for tape to keep it somewhat closed to the rode and hotel. Still no email from frontier !"
Pros: "Crew was excellent ... both cabin crew and pilots."
Cons: "Small confines."
Pros: "Crew was good and seats were okay"
Cons: "More comfortable seats."
Pros: "Quick boarding and flight"
Cons: "Uncomfortable seats, no WiFi"
Cons: "My suitcase was very wet when you arrived"
Pros: "I didn’t like anything"
Cons: "Boarding was terrible. The plane was hot. Pit crew didn’t have any communication when we were experiencing pressure problems. They called it an emergency but told us about it after we landed already."
Pros: "The end."
Cons: "The airline"
Pros: "The flight it self was very good. Great flight attendance."
Cons: "The fact that I tried to get on with Spirits reward program for 4 day with no success and then tried to call their number with only getting a recording, I tried to get answers at the airport and was told that they have nothing to do with it. So I ended up paying full price for my luggage."
Pros: "On time"
Pros: "The stewardesses were terrific, very pleasant and acted like they loved their work. Tammy was the stewardess in my section and she gave me the best service I have ever received on a flight."
Cons: "Spirit is awful in every way"
Pros: "Couteous gate agent"
Cons: "Baby boy next to me (smile)"
Pros: "Price"
Cons: "45 minutes late in leaving Crowded"
Cons: "The customer service representatives were extremely unhelpful and showed zero interest in assisting with customer request. I will never fly with Spirit Airlines again"
Pros: "Price and size and age of the plane."
Cons: "Was not aware of additional baggage charges at the time of the reservation."
Pros: "Change of gate wasn't fun but it was handled professional."
Pros: "Knowing it will never happen again"
Cons: "Not even free water while I was coughing."
Pros: "None"
Cons: "Flight was canceled they lied and moved flight to next day...... no comps nothing"
Pros: "The flight was delayed two hours. When we landed at our destination, we had to wait for over an hour to dock."
Cons: "Delayed without any explaination or warning. They didn't even change the screen to show that it was delayed."
Pros: "Once on the flight, it was fune"
Cons: "Delayed by two hours"
Pros: "The crew was ok..."
Cons: "MSP...Slowest...Security...EVER...$57 for a carry on? NO leg room, no reclining...I'll DEFINITELY rethink paying for the seat upgrade..."
Pros: "- It was on time - Flight crew were quite friendly"
Pros: "Nothing was good about this company"
Cons: "They delayed several times, then canceled the flight completely. It wasn't due to weather (as other airlines were flying in and out of the city). They just canceled it. The only flight option they gave us was almost 48 hours later! And they only had one agent at the gate to rebook the entire flight! Awful customer service. I will NEVER ly with Spirit again."
Pros: "Fast smooth ride"
Pros: "One of the best flights I have been on"
Cons: "The crew"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "The airplane was dirty. And, a woman next to me asked for some water and the flight attendant says, "$3 for a bottle." This is very disrespectful and classist. Not everyone has $3, and I could tell that she didn't. Also, the plane made a terribly loud noise. I feared for my life! The flight was delayed but the crew did not give us updates.... We simply waited. And waited."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "The ticket appears nice and cheap. but it isnt. they charge you 55 dollars for a checked bag, another 55 dollars for a CARRY ON bag, AND their weight limit is 40 LBS instead of 50LBS, so if you have a normal checked bag it's actually going to be almost 100 dollars. If they could have I am sure they would have charged me 25 dollars for a seat-belt and charged me 10 dollars for using the airplanes bathroom. They are the epitome of money grubbing cheapskates. this is not to mention the seats being at least 4 inches closer together than any other plane I have ever been on. crammed in their like sardines. Spirit airlines is a complete pile of $hit and I will never be flying with them again."
Pros: "On time"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Fees, customer service, missed flight due to overbooking"
Cons: "Flight was delayed four hours"
Pros: "All of the staff was very stylish. I liked that the flight was cheap"
Cons: "Could not check my bags anywhere except the gate, and it cost more than the flight did, they would not accept cash from me to check my bags until a man had a hissy fit. I wasn't allowed to actually check my heavy bag, was made to carry it on, which was over whelming and hurt my back, really annoying and stressful. Felt ignored because I was a woman. Felt annoyed that they gave me a hard time about paying them cash. No where on the website does it say credit cards only. Also the seats were small and did not recline. On my return trip they changed the gate 2 mins before boarding and I had to run to catch the flight. I would not recommend."
Pros: "Flight delayed several hours - and the new departure time changed several times - due to a pilot rest requirement in Detroit where the plan was originally. Otherwise flight was fine -- cabin crew very pleasant."
Pros: "Nothing really, I will stay away from Spirit in the future."
Cons: "There was a delay in our flight, did not receive a notice or anything. Had to sit in the airport for four hours. Has I received an update or a notice I would of planned around that. Also, the staff didn't seem to care. They just blamed the weather in Philadelphia, when we checked the weather there its was 83 and sunny. When we talked to the staff about it they changed there reason and they finally told us the truth; which was a staffing issue. I guess the previous flight crew decided they had enough and they didn't want to fly to Minneapolis."
Cons: "First my flight was canceled do to " weather conditions" even though all other airlines were flying out to the same city. When I asked for help the desk attendant said I can look on my phone for available flights. So I didn't feel like the staffed cared at all. The flight back went without a delay but the airplane felt very cramped and with no entertainment to distract us from our 4 hour flight. When I did finally order a coffee and muffin the flight attendant staired at me like I wasn't speaking English. And passed everything to me 1 by 1 in the most awkward uncomfortable way. I don't know how exactly to describe it but it was incredibly strange and not very professional. Over all I won't be flying with this airline again."
Pros: "First time flying it was a nice smooth process from the time I showed up at the airport to the time I touched down in the next city. Had some nice conversation between two attractive girls with my randomly assigned seat. The staff of flight attendants were very friendly and had great senses of humor."
Cons: "I ended up taking a bag that was larger than the pictured carry on size on my return flight - but on the flight to Chicago I had to pay for bag check (52.00). Had I known I wouldve just used a slightly smaller bag."
Pros: "Since we couldn't get passes in advance the clerk gave us leg room seats"
Cons: "The online program was horrible. Couldn't print boarding passes in advance"
Pros: "The check in process, boarding process and the flight were smooth."
Cons: "The boarding pass that we downloaded on our phone weren't valid. After waiting 20min for security clearance, we had to go back and get the boarding pass from the kiosk. Spirit should have mentioned ahead of time that mobile boarding passes don't work."
Cons: "when we were "checking in" it was difficult to add seats and add carry on luggage. also there were hidden fees we were not aware of at time of booking the flight. like paying for a seat, i thought that was covered by purchasing a ticket, & when do you need to pay for carry on luggage. i felt that spirit was "nickel & dime" the entire time."
Pros: "N/A"
Cons: "The flight was cancelled on extremely short notice, and we were not given any alternative flights until two days later, which was not acceptable because of previously-made travel plans. We had no choice but to buy new tickets on a different airline if we wanted to get to our destination on time."
Cons: "I have traveled around the world as an auditor. I am no rookie to the game. I laughed when they informed me my carry on was $54 since my flight was purchased for $45 (one way to New Orleans). I was in the boarding area 1 hour prior to loading (Not fully paying attention). I was standing 30 feet from the gate 20 minutes before boarding time (paying full attention) and did not realize they had already loaded the plane. They said they called my name 3 times which means I couldn't /didn't hear them. My bags left without me. I ended up buying a ticket on delta because I had to link up with my family for a reunion. This was one of the most memorable crappy experiences of my adult life."
Pros: "Check in was fast and convenient!"
Cons: "Baggage fees are extremely high!"
Pros: "My flight to Las Vegas was delayed 7 hours with no compensation. Then the flight from Vegas to New Orleans was delayed 2 hrs at 2pm then site 2 hrs at 5pm until it was finally canceled at 10pm. After I spent 3.5 hrs standing in line I was re-booked a non direct flight the next day with another airline,and they put me up in a hotel for 2hours until my next day of flying to Denver, Houston, and then new Orleans. I was originally supposed to arrive in new Orleans via a direct flight Sunday night but ended up not reaching my final destination until Tuesday afternoon."
Cons: "They charged $55 for a carryon, in which I was not notified of until I got to y airport. My flight was delayed with no compensation. The steward woke me up at midnight to ask if I wanted to purchase a coke. My return flight was delayed all day then canceled. Services were less than professional and filled with hidden fees."
Pros: "NOTHING"
Cons: "One customer service rep tried Diane P. Everyone else walked away and it was the worst experience I have had with any airlines. Just up and cancelled flight to leave people stranded. Give no options or hotel, dinner credits. I had to fight just to get the cancelled flight refunded. Worst airline ever!"
Pros: "On time great staff"
Cons: "Na"
Cons: "Flight delay of three hours was not quick about letting passengers know. Checked bags and carry on bags cost over 50 each. The weight limit was 40 lbs not 50 which was an additional 25 dollars at minimum. Flew with spirit for a discounted flight rate will not fly again because after all the money for bags it cost more than delta which has free bags and complimentary snacks and drinks"
Pros: "Quick flight and cheap"
Cons: "Seats are small"
Pros: "Left on time; arrived early."
Pros: "Spirit is the way to go if you are flying alone, don't have any baggage (including carry-on), don't need to be on time, don'[t want to be comfortable, don't mind rude attendants, and like to pay more for such an experience!"
Cons: "Deceptive pricing -- I did not see full, true cost of baggage including taxes and fees until I got my email receipt! Seats were cramped and did not recline. My flight was delayed in the air supposedly because of storms, but a colleague flying the same route at the same time on a different airline had no such trouble. After finally landing, we sat 45 minutes before getting to a gate. The flight attendants were rude about seat belts and bathroom use. Uncomfortable, unreliable, slow, unclear and NOT cheaper than other options! I can think of no reason why I should ever use this airline again."
Pros: "The crew were as polite as possible considering they were uniformed about what the company's decisions were and the passengers taking out their frustrations on the only people they could actually talk to."
Cons: "This was the worst management of flight rescheduling I've ever experienced. Canceling and reassigning passengers due to poor weather is one thing but not being prepared to handle these transfers is just a reflection of poor organization and business practice. Never again will I be flying Spirit."
Cons: "Got canceled last minute .. First flight cancelled ever and never will try to fly spirit again"
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