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$405 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$746
Typical prices: $802-$1,012
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EWR - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$405
Typical prices: $398-$521
Air India
Wed 4/8
EWR - MAA • 1 stop
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Security lines at Newark can be long; arrive early.
Chennai Airport offers a direct metro to the city.
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Chennai (EWR-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark to Chennai 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Chennai

Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Oct 14
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11:30 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
22h 10m
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9:50 am - 9:00 am
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EWR
32h 40m
1 stop
$746Air India
Thu, May 14 - Sun, Jun 28
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11:30 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
22h 10m
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4:20 pm - 9:00 am
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EWR
26h 10m
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$756Air India
Wed, May 13 - Sun, Jun 14
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11:30 am - 1:05 am
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MAA
28h 05m
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6:55 am - 9:00 am
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EWR
35h 35m
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$757Air India
Mon, May 11 - Mon, Sep 21
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11:30 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
22h 10m
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8:40 pm - 9:00 am
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EWR
21h 50m
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$761Air India
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Jun 18
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11:30 am - 10:20 pm
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MAA
25h 20m
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12:25 pm - 7:30 am
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28h 35m
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$764Air India
Sun, May 3 - Sat, Jun 6
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11:30 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
22h 10m
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6:00 pm - 7:30 am
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23h 00m
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$765Air India
Sat, May 2 - Sat, Jun 6
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11:30 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
22h 10m
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6:00 pm - 7:30 am
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23h 00m
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$772Air India
Tue, May 5 - Fri, Jun 5
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11:30 am - 4:55 am
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MAA
31h 55m
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11:00 am - 9:00 am
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31h 30m
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$781Air India
Sun, May 10 - Tue, Sep 22
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11:30 am - 6:20 pm
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21h 20m
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6:00 pm - 7:30 am
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$791Air India
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 23
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11:30 am - 11:15 pm
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26h 15m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to Chennai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Newark Airport to Chennai departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chennai, 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 Newark Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $850 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,713 and $1,245 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chennai, 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 Newark Airport to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonApril
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Newark to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to Chennai 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai flights

  • Is it possible to fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to MAA?

    Unfortunately, there are currently no nonstop flights from EWR to Chennai Airport. However, you will be able to get flights with one to three transfers using airlines such as Air India, AirAsia India, Vistara, SpiceJet, IndiGo, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, and EL AL. Common stops that you are likely to encounter on the journey include Delhi, Paris, Abu Dhabi, and Israel.

  • Is there a currency exchange office at Chennai International Airport?

    You will find that there are foreign exchange offices available onsite at the airport, which operate both day and night. The currency exchange counters can be located at the baggage claim area.

  • Are there any services for passengers with disabilities at Chennai International Airport?

    The airport offers wheelchair renting to disabled passengers, who are required to book in advance. There are also Braille signage and auditory signals in lifts for the visually impaired, ambulift services, and accessible washrooms for passengers with reduced mobility.

  • Does Chennai International Airport offer any facilities for families?

    There are a number of childcare rooms in both the domestic and international flight terminals, which provide a safe space for infant feedings and changing diapers. There are also a number of restaurants that can be found onsite that offer deals to large families who choose to grab a quick bite at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Chennai was $405 for a one-way ticket and $746 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and Chennai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Newark Liberty Airport and on arrival in Chennai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    On your way to Chennai, you’ll fly out from Newark. You’ll be landing at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and Chennai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Newark Liberty Airport?

    New Delhi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Chennai, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,078 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $836 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty Airport and MAA 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    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 Chennai from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Newark Airport to Chennai

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is situated near the boundary of Newark in Essex County and Elizabeth in New Jersey. The airport is located approximately 3 miles south of downtown Newark, roughly 9 miles southwest of New York and around 8.6 miles from New Jersey. A taxi can take you to EWR in roughly 6min from downtown Newark.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the main airport serving the Chennai metropolitan area in Tamil Nadu, India. The airport is situated in Tirusulam, which is around 13 miles from the city center. A taxi ride will get you to the metropolitan area in around 10min.
  • If you are looking for public transportation from Chennai International Airport to central Chennai, there is an airport station just outside the airport with trains departing every 20 to 40min, and trips taking around 30min. Alternatively, Bus 18A will be able to get you to central Chennai is around 45min.
  • Some of the facilities you could take advantage of while at Chennai International Airport include the duty-free shops, which can be found at the Arrival and Departure terminals of international flights. There is also a smoking lounge facility located at the security hold area of international terminals as well as a prayer room at the same location. The airport also has a number of ATMs for travelers needing cash.
  • If you are traveling to Chennai for business, you will find that Chennai International Airport is a convenient airport for you to land at due to its proximity to the business district. There are also airport hotels onsite that can accommodate visitors who are in the city for a short period of time and need to be near the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Newark to Chennai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3542 reviews
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8.3Crew
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

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

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

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

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

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

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

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

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

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

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

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

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

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

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

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

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

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

Boarding was by group and we had to take the bus. There were no elevators so had to walk down the stairs. It would help to have escalators or elevators. Note I had a special needs child and the gate crew was rushing us in. The bus was full but we were packed with no seats to sit.

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Flight was late arriving. So, we left 25 min late. Pilot made some time up during the flight. Therefore, we arrived alittle past original time.

My experience with IndiGo was terrible. I had tried to check in online. I could do the DEL to LHR and from LHR to JFK. However, I was unable to check in for the CCU to DEL flight. There was no explanation of why I could not do so. After 2.5 hours of being shuffled from one place to another, I found out that because I was on a codeshare flight, I had to get my boarding pass at the airport. For 2.5 hours, no one was able to explain this to me.

A little bit late but it went smoothly overall. Delicious food on Indigo!

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Very caring crew on board. Didn’t have dinner as I was sleeping. Was seating in the emergency row so I had comfortable leg room

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

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