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$48 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Atlanta

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Cheapest round-trip
$84
Typical prices: $239-$102
Frontier
Fri 5/29Sun 5/31
MSY - ATL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$48
Typical prices: $69-$188
Frontier
Fri 5/22
MSY - ATL • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
Use MARTA rail to avoid Atlanta's traffic at ATL.
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Atlanta (MSY-ATL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Atlanta 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 New Orleans to Atlanta

Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
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5:21 pm - 8:11 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$84Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 1
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5:21 pm - 8:11 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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$85Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
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5:21 pm - 8:11 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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6:45 am - 7:24 am
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$88Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 8
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5:21 pm - 8:11 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$89Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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1h 50mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$91Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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$92Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 15
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5:21 pm - 8:11 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
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3:42 pm - 4:26 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
$93Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 30
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1h 44mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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$94Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
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3:40 pm - 4:21 pm
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$95Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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5:21 pm - 8:11 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Atlanta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Atlanta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Atlanta departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Atlanta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New Orleans to Atlanta, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Atlanta back to New Orleans, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Atlanta, 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 New Orleans to Atlanta is October, where tickets cost $138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $209 and $204 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Atlanta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Atlanta, 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 New Orleans to Atlanta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Atlanta

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Atlanta

  • What can I do while waiting on my plane to leave New Orleans (MSY)?

    The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is large and busy. Therefore, it offers an array of amenities and services for passengers to enjoy. While there, you can relax in one of the club lounges. Both the United and Delta Lounges are in Concourse C. The Club MSY is in Concourse B and requires a pass for entrance.

  • How can I get from the Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to downtown?

    The Atlanta Airport is about a 10min drive from downtown. If you're not renting a car, you can take a shared shuttle into the city. You can catch a shuttle in the ground transportation area. MARTA also has a train system that you can ride into the city. The train station is inside the Domestic Terminal.

  • Where do I pick up my rental car at the Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)?

    Rental car agencies including Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, and Thrifty all have offices at the Atlanta office. The rental car center is just a few minutes from the main terminal of the airport. You can take the SkyTrain from the airport to the rental car center.

  • What services/amenities are at the Atlanta Airport (ATL)?

    Along with numerous restaurants and shops, there is a spa in the airport where you can get a salon or spa service. Walk through the airport and you'll see a variety of art pieces exhibited throughout the terminals. No matter your faith, there is a chapel where you can pray and meditate. Additionally, there are several lounges where you can relax, read, and watch television. This includes lounges for Delta, United, and American.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Atlanta was $48 for a one-way ticket and $84 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Atlanta?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    New Orleans and Atlanta are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New Orleans from New Orleans Louis Armstrong and will be arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Orleans and Atlanta.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $233 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $266 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    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 New Orleans to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and ATL 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 New Orleans to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $142 or less one-way and $261 or less round-trip.
  • Enjoy curbside check-in at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY). If you drive yourself to the airport, you can park in the long-term parking garage right across from the main terminal.
  • There is also budget-friendly, long-term parking on Airline Drive just a short drive away from the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). If you choose this parking option, there is a shuttle that will take you to and from the airport.
  • If you're looking to eat before you catch your flight, there are many choices at the New Orleans Airport (MSY). There is a bagel/sandwich shop, a burger place, a Chinese eatery, and a sit-down restaurant with a large wine selection. There are also a few bars where you can grab a beer or a cocktail. If you want just a cup of coffee, there is a Starbucks and a PJ's Coffee on site.
  • Grab some cash last-minute at the New Orleans Airport or when you land at the Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). Both airports have ATMs on-site. In New Orleans, there is also a branch of the Whitney Bank in Concourse C and in Atlanta, there is a Wells Fargo Branch in the main terminal near the atrium.
  • There are baggage carts at both airports. When you check in at the New Orleans Airport, you can rent a cart to help transport your bags. At the Atlanta Airport, they are in both the North and South Terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from New Orleans to Atlanta

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
TPA - LAS
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Very old plane with no inflight entertainment. I purchased the internet pass and it was nearly unusable.

Short trip, no food and therefore no expectation for much interaction with staff who were pleasant and professional. My critique is on comfort of the seats. Exit rows and comfort seats do not provide enough personal space for 3 side-by-side seats, especially when in the middle row. Some passengers are not considerate of the middle seat and there should be signs that state something to the effect of: "please consider giving middle seats use of the armrests."

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

The flight was way too HOT! And the plane did not have any in-flight TV entertainment.

Unfortunately Stuff and the stuff boarded us were so rude to many of passengers.i will never fly Spirit again .

The attendant at the gate was not helpful at all and she was rude when we asked why the flight was delayed.

I truly admired that the last minute flight attendants were willing to come to serve flight # 1465 and think they should be extra compensated. Doesn't have to beonetary a star a permanent position with Spirit as long as she flies etc. They were o so pleasant and accommodating. 😊😊. Please also serve water. Plain unadulterated water 💧! Invest in a filter of your own the cost of bottles are a penny on the dollar and you could have a plug on advertising with labeling. This could be hilarious "WATER TO REFREST THE SPIRIT FROM SPIRIT ITSELF!" - Free idea!😄😄😄. Anyway overall, though a tad late the flight met expectations. Thanks you Spirit, for everything.

It was my first time flying with spirit. It was amazing. I loved it.

I was in the airport when I'll check the status of my flight and it was canceled and without any reason. The worst of the worst ...

Delayed 11 hours with two being on our destinations tarmac, no compensation or refund and was told I would actually get charged a $200 cancellation fee if I decided to switch airlines for my return flight. For their inconvenience they gave a $10 meal voucher to split between two people in a airport.

Absolutely terrible, flight was cancelled and we missed our cruise. Will never fly Spirit again.

Flight was cancelled without explanation or option for same day or next day flight

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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