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Find cheap flights from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport from $505

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl (NBO-JFK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl 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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10:30 pm - 1:00 pmNBO-JFK
21h 30m1 stop
3:45 pm - 9:05 pmJFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
$932United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Aug 29
10:30 pm - 9:20 pmNBO-JFK
29h 50m2 stops
10:30 am - 7:35 pmJFK-NBO
26h 05m2 stops
$949Air Canada
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Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Aug 29
10:50 pm - 5:15 pmNBO-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
12:59 pm - 8:40 pmJFK-NBO
24h 41m2 stops
$1,010Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Aug 26
1:20 am - 3:20 pmNBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
8:55 am - 11:50 pmJFK-NBO
31h 55m2 stops
$1,032American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 16
1:20 am - 9:00 amNBO-JFK
38h 40m1 stop
8:55 am - 6:55 amJFK-NBO
39h 00m2 stops
$1,034American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 21
10:50 pm - 8:26 pmNBO-JFK
28h 36m2 stops
8:05 am - 8:40 pmJFK-NBO
29h 35m1 stop
$1,072Delta
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, Jun 6
11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO-JFK
15h 00mnonstop
1:45 pm - 10:45 amJFK-NBO
14h 00mnonstop
$1,153Kenya Airways
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Aug 26
11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO-JFK
15h 00mnonstop
1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK-NBO
13h 30mnonstop
$1,154Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 9
4:35 pm - 6:55 pmNBO-JFK
33h 20m2 stops
11:20 am - 8:00 pmJFK-NBO
25h 40m1 stop
$1,234Emirates
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jul 17
4:35 pm - 6:55 pmNBO-JFK
57h 20m2 stops
10:20 pm - 8:00 pmJFK-NBO
38h 40m2 stops
$1,260Emirates
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Flights from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from New York John F Kennedy Airport back to Nairobi, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $972 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,446 and $1,341 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $932 on United Airlines, followed by Air Canada ($949). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $505 on SAUDIA and from $559 on Air Canada.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport direct and that is Kenya Airways. The best one-way deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is $1,107.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 00m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport take?

Direct flights cover the 7,350 miles separating Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport in about 15h 00m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 11:35 pm and will be landing in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 7:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport jets off at 11:35 pm and lands at 7:35 am.

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Low season

February

High season

July

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$505
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • Do airlines cater for travelers with limited mobility when traveling from Nairobi to New York John F. Kennedy Airport?

    Travelers with disabilities, especially those with limited mobility, can book a flight with American Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, or British Airways. These airlines provide a range of facilities, including priority seating, wheelchair assistance, special meals, and accessible restrooms. It is advised to notify the airlines in advance of any special needs.

  • When traveling from Nairobi to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport, which airlines have relaxed carry-on policies?

    Select an airline with more forgiving carry-on baggage policies if you have plenty of bags and wish to fly from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport. Passengers can frequently bring regular carry-on luggage along with a personal item like a laptop bag or purse on Emirates, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways.

  • Which airline offers ecologically friendly choices between Nairobi and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York?

    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has made a concerted effort to increase the sustainability of its company operations. They have taken part in projects to create sustainable aviation fuel, and have established challenging goals to lower CO2 emissions from their flights. KLM's environmental initiatives may useful for travelers flying from Nairobi to New York JFK Airport.

  • How can I reach where I'm going from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    Numerous transportation choices are available for reaching your destination from JFK Airport. Taxis are easily accessible outside the airport terminals, as are ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Another option is to take the Air Train from JFK to Jamaica Station, from where you can transfer to the E, J, or Z subway lines to access different parts of the city. Alternatively, if you wish to drive on your own, several car rental companies have counters conveniently located at JFK Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $505 for a one-way ticket and $932 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nairobi and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to New York, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to New York are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,310 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,141 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and JFK 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 Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from NBO to New York John F Kennedy Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $790 or less one-way and $1,311 or less round-trip.
  • While flying from Nairobi to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), a number of airlines, including American carriers Kenya Airways, Emirates, British Airways, and Qatar Airways, allow you to bring your pet. Pets are welcome to travel both inside the cabin and in the cargo hold. The pet carrier must fit underneath the seat that's in front of you, be secure, and have good ventilation.
  • Purchasing your tickets with Kenya Airways, whose main hub is at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), has several benefits. The frequent daily flights between Nairobi and New York John F. Kennedy Airport offer a significant advantage in that you have a better chance of obtaining a ticket that works with your travel dates.
  • On flights from Nairobi to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the most frequently used layover cities are Amsterdam (AMS) for Kenya Airways, Dubai (DXB) for Emirates, Doha (DOH) for Qatar Airways, and London (LHR) for British Airways or American Airlines.
  • Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways operate flights from Nairobi to New York John F. Kennedy Airport, catering to families traveling with children. These airlines offer a range of amenities designed for young passengers, including exclusive children's channels, and entertainment options available on their in-flight systems. Additionally, they provide kids' meals.
  • Passengers have the option to upgrade to higher classes like Business Class or First Class while flying from Nairobi to New York John F. Kennedy Airport with American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, or Kenya Airways. Travelers who upgrade can take advantage of roomy seats that flatten out, access to airport lounges, and improved dining options.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to John F Kennedy Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Nonstop returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Nairobi to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to New York. 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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4014 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
8.3Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Comfort
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I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

8.0 ExcellentRolla, Apr 2024NBO - DXB
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I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

I am going to be just factual, not bad mouthing nor complaining, but this was my experience. With 3 pieces of luggage, I was told the flight from Mumbai to Dubai was cancelled due to flood. This was told not by the airport board which still showed the regular time of departure, but general stuff at the airport. No Emirates stuff around to direct the transfer passengers of the cancelled flights. By the departure counters with crowds of people, one by one, angry, frustrated, urgent conversations were going on. No announcement were made, no postings being seen, just private conversations. I still have 5+ hours of layover, so I let more urgent people settled first. However, the fact that no communication of when, what and where I should go was very unsettling. Basically no time limit waiting means, no meal, no sleep, no step away, no planning, no change plan, no telling of the family what to do. Nobody was able to tell you anything but asked you to wait, no chair, no space, no facility to freshen up. That went on for 10+ (from 5) hour without warnings and accurate communications. Email received from Emirates asked me not to go to Dubai at all, or boarding at the time that was passed. In other words, communication were very untimely, after the fact. That created more confusion instead. After changing several of boarding time, we were given the gate # and a boarding pass. However, the boarding pass still have the original time of boarding, so again, not knowing walking 30 min in the airport to the gate would make you late or not, therefore, still dare not to eat a meal. The flight arriving to Dubai was uneventful and I gave a 4/5 rating. I just thought the layover at Dubai would just cut short from 8+ hours to 2+ hours. At Dubai airport, I saw people sleeping on cardboard, knowing, these people got stranded but they dared to sleep because they know when to board and I didn't. Or these kind of delay are just so normal that people know what to do to pass time. Then the worst service and crazy thing happened. The boarding time on board for LA and at gate A9 was clearly 8:50AM. At 8:40, surprised by not having any boarding activities, then one single staff showed up and said to a few passengers that the boarding would be delayed without a time frame. Since only a few people know, I asked another Emirates staff at another counter, who simply said basically non of his business. I was shocked with that indifferent attitude. Yet every boards I saw show the same boarding time. What kind of system failure was that to prepare delay situation! How confusing and unnecessary chaos and anger that provoke. That poor staff had to repeat himself so many times, answered questions that he had no power nor information to provide nor solved. One an only one stuff to show up for 10 min, leaving the counter non-staff with board showing 8:50AM boarding. This was purely irresponsible from top to bottom of the entire airline operation staff. What kind of leader in a service industry would allow this to happen to their customers. Without explanation, after changing 3 times the boarding times, again, means you should not go to eat a full meal, because, when you found a mob at the gate. People who were stranded for 2 days were afraid of not getting a seat with a full plane. That would not be happening if the airline provide adequate guidance to each person, instead of just having 4 staff yelling at the gate at the same time to "control" the crowd, threatening no boarding and delay boarding. Finally, I was on board, hungry and tired, not sleep for 36 hours. I was denied with a snack of fruit. By the time meal was served, it was an hour later. Half way of the trip, I felt sleep in fetus position and did not want to move, happy I finally could have some shut eyes time. However, when I got up to the bathroom, I felt very light headed. Having sleep deprived, constipated for 3 days, dehydrated, I knew it could happen since my blood pressure usually was low closed to 90/60. Any lower then that, I could have syncope. Sure enough, I was on the floor just 10 feet from my seat and 5 feet to the bathroom. However, nobody called for help. I asked for warm water and juice to hydrate, came only with cold and icy drinks which I wouldn't take. I asked for blankets, one was given. Yet my shivering, needs to cover my head and multiple requests did not hasten to take the two blankets that are at my seat 10 feet away. I waited 10 min for that. While 2-3 staff surrounded me, nobody did the vitals until after 15 min, just the spirometer only of which did not work due to my cold fingers. The first reading was 86 and oxygen was suggested. But another supervising personnel came, fussed over another reading, ignoring my comfort and needs. Seemingly the reading of spirometer was the priority. By then, no oxygen needed. I had this fainting experience before, and I knew how to help myself. However, I was not being listened to but to be told this and that. Finally, I got better and returned to seat. One kind flight attendant said she would check back with me in 15 min. She did not come back. I felt asleep in that fetus position again and this time I woke up with a bad cramp at my left leg. Yet I needed to go to bathroom, the cramp was too bad to walk. So I stepped back to seat. When I tried again the second time, the other front leg got cramp. This time I dare not move but massaged myself. For all these 5-10 min, I called for attention. Attendants passed me by because they were carried with heavy load of blankets and stuff. Nobody answered the light. Then came landing and off board. I was asked by two attendants how I felt. I smiled and said "fine".

The customer service was very poor. I didn’t get any accommodations for my cancelled flight. I was without any sleep for 36 hours.

The customers before boarding the plane from Dubai was HORRENDOUS. The entire Emirates staff had a stick up their bum. The guy at the check in booth was rude. I don’t understand.

Food is really bad, not to the Emirates standards. Coming out of Houston airport is very confusing,

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

The experience was not as pleasant returning as leaving. Went through clearance twice, crew was not as customer focused.

WORST AIRLINE EVER—FOOD WAS MEDIOCRE AND WIDEBODY 777 BOEING WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY THAT I PAID.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Super good crew... food was pretty awful- overall Delta is my favorite carrier- takes off on time, good boarding process etc.

Boarding was a little confusing as many folks were trying to get on through priority boarding instead of general. Everything else was excellent.

When checking our bags at the Virgin Atlantic counter, the employee told us that we should go to Delta because we needed to verify our passports and our names. Fortunately the employee organizing the line stopped us and asked why we didn't hand over our suitcases. He sent us to another line and told the employee that we already have the passports verified in the reservation. She understood and received our suitcases. In London they have a general waiting room, where you stay until the gate number of your flight is announced. KAYAK informed us the gate number hours before the airlines did. Just like the flight to London, the legroom is too small. abusive for a flight of so many hours.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Seats were broken in premium select and so was monitored on my seat and other people around me

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Great flight crew, easy boarding, delicious snacks and spacious seats. Love flying delta - worth the price.

No food on flight! Terrible boarding process In flight people were good

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

Transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 by bus is chaotic, because as per information Free Shuttle Bus was supposed to take passengers from Domestic Terminal 1 to International Terminal 3, but the bus took us from Terminal 1 to terminal 2, then to Terminal 1 ,, 2 and finally to Terminal 3

The flight crew was really wonderful, incredibly helpful as well as patient. I was able to watch entertainment on my phone but didn't have access to my headphones and I didn't want to bother the flight attendants. The food wasn't an issue for me because I am a vegan and brought my own food on board. The flight left on time and arrived ahead of schedule. It was overall a good flight.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

May never fly American again Delay in take off WITHOUT EXPLANATION Cabin freezing Crew NASTY entertainment did not work entire flight

Crew was rude and the flight is not comfortable for long haul.

The flight was so short that the lack of leg room didn't bother me for long. The plane was smaller so only two seats per row and there were chargers. However, they didn't serve any snacks.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

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.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

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.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

Spending 10 hours on a flight with no video or wifi access due to issues per stewardess was not enjoyable nor acceptable. Will follow up directly with the airline as well

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

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