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$64 Find Cheap Flights from Norfolk to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Norfolk to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$310
Typical prices: $420-$329
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ORF - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$317
Southwest
Wed 6/3Tue 6/9
ORF - MDW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Norfolk to Chicago (ORF-CHI)

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

Sun, May 24 - Sun, May 31
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10:50 am - 8:00 am
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ORD
22h 10m
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5:05 am - 5:39 pm
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11h 34m
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$310Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 11
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9:35 pm - 10:08 pm
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MDW
25h 33m
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12:11 pm - 11:21 am
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22h 10m
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$312Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 11
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20h 31m
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$312Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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1:50 pm - 8:17 pm
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29h 27m
2 stops
$313Frontier
Fri, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 16
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MDW
23h 43m
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12:27 pm - 11:26 am
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21h 59m
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$314Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
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22h 10m
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$315Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
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4:59 pm - 6:40 pm
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$315Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 29
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19h 18m
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20h 57m
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$316Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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2h 19mnonstop
$317American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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6:25 pm - 7:35 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Norfolk to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Norfolk to Chicago?

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

What is the cheapest Norfolk to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Norfolk to Chicago costs $328 on the route between Norfolk (ORF) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Norfolk-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Norfolk to Chicago?

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

When flying from Norfolk to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Norfolk, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Norfolk to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Norfolk to Chicago, 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 Norfolk to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $70 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $198 and $193 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Norfolk to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $381, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Norfolk to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Norfolk to Chicago, 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 Norfolk to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Norfolk to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Norfolk to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Norfolk to Chicago

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from O'Hare International Airport?

    The GO Airport Shuttle is one of the most popular shuttle services that run between Chicago and the city center airports. They also provide direct transportation to most hotels in the downtown area.

  • Are there rental cars inside O'Hare International Airport?

    At O'Hare International, you can choose from several rental outlet options, including Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar. These rental automobiles are located on the side of the airport that is designated as the garage.

  • How early do I need to arrive at Norfolk Airport?

    While taking a domestic trip, travelers should be at the airport at least 90min before their flight; when taking an international flight, they should arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. This gives a sufficient amount of time to be spent checking in and going through security.

  • Are there parking lots inside Norfolk Airport?

    The parking facilities at Norfolk International Airport provide peace of mind and easy access. The terminals for arriving and departing passengers are a short distance from each parking lots. There is parking accessible by the hour and day in Garage A, and there is parking available just by the day in Garages B, C, D, and the Daily East surface lot.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Norfolk to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Norfolk to Chicago was $64 for a one-way ticket and $310 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Norfolk and Chicago?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Norfolk to Chicago?

    Norfolk is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Norfolk from Norfolk and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Norfolk to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Norfolk to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Norfolk to Chicago?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Norfolk to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Norfolk to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Norfolk and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Norfolk to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Norfolk to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Norfolk to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Norfolk to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $370 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Norfolk to Chicago?

    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 Norfolk to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Norfolk with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Norfolk to Chicago?

    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 Chicago from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $402 or less round-trip.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) are two of the most important airports in the world, and both are located in Chicago. Both ORD and MDW serve both local and international passengers with their flying services.
  • The Norfolk Airport Authority is pleased to announce that it will provide floor space for a large USO Welcome Center situated on the upper level of the Arrivals Terminal. Relaxing, reading, watching television, playing games, eating a snack, and using the internet are some of the activities that may be done in the lounge, which is open to members of the military on active duty, veterans, and their families.
  • Those flying out of or coming into Norfolk International Airport (ORF) will be happy to know that there are Mother's Rooms available for use by nursing or pumping moms. The main lobby and the airline concourses each provide breastfeeding facilities. Nursing moms may relax in the privacy of their room, which has a rocking chair, changing table, sink, and many electrical outlets. Family Convenience Rooms are in the terminal, in the airline concourses, and in the main lobby.
  • Outside of the terminal of Norfolk International Airport (ORF), pets may use the designated relief areas. There are designated pet relief spots in the grassy areas outside of Doors A, C, and D in the Departures Terminal, outside of Doors 0 and 5 in the Arrivals Terminal, and outside of Doors A and B in the long-Term East Parking Lot.
  • The Chicago and ORF airports are dedicated to providing first-rate service to their customers. Passengers can access various facilities while waiting for flights or moving around terminals. Examples of such help are wheelchair rentals and airport maps. Customers may contact airport employees before, during, and after their travel if they have any queries or concerns.

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Norfolk to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Norfolk

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Norfolk to Chicago

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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
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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!

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

Spirit changed flight times by 12 hours with coming and going so I refunded tickets and drove

My first time experience with Spirit Air was not good at all.The reason i did not know to cancel 24Hrs before flight depature you do charge cancellation fee. It's ridiculous policy.Actually you should provide full voucher instead of charging cancellation fee. Confirmation Code# ZNVPHG Thanks Much , Rita S

That this is my second time the they cancel flights and they always wait until the last minute to let people know

Spirit is awful. Do not fly spirit. Nothing but delays, cancellations.

Nothing. We didn’t even have a pilot until one hour after our flight was set to depart and now we are waiting for a gate on a very hot packed aircraft. Spirit has lost its goddamn minds and we will never fly again. On the way down the delay went from 5 minutes to 6 hours to cancelled.

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.

Like Spirit but bad that you have to pay for water 🙃

If there are delays, it takes less than a minute for a Spirit employee to make an announcement. It’s very simple.

For a change, friendly staff at check-in and in flight.

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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