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$374 Find Cheap Flights from Papeete to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$522
Overall average: $688
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Thu 12/25Sat 1/10
PPT - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$536
Typical prices: $557-$736
Delta
Thu 12/25Wed 12/31
PPT - LAX • Non-stop
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Air France offers complimentary champagne in Economy.
Delta provides free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members onboard.
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Cheap Flights from Papeete to Los Angeles (PPT-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Papeete to Los Angeles 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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Thu, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 10
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10:10 pm - 5:43 pmPPT-LAX
17h 33m1 stop
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7:25 am - 6:40 pmLAX-PPT
13h 15m1 stop
$522United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 10
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10:10 pm - 7:03 pmPPT-LAX
18h 53m1 stop
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7:25 am - 6:40 pmLAX-PPT
13h 15m1 stop
$523United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Wed, Mar 4
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10:10 pm - 2:58 pmPPT-LAX
14h 48m1 stop
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10:35 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-PPT
23h 25m1 stop
$524United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
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8:40 pm - 5:52 pmPPT-LAX
19h 12m1 stop
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10:26 am - 8:00 pmLAX-PPT
11h 34m1 stop
$532United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 30
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8:50 am - 6:50 pmPPT-LAX
8h 00mnonstop
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11:50 pm - 6:15 amLAX-PPT
8h 25mnonstop
$536Delta
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Fri, Feb 13 - Thu, Mar 5
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8:50 am - 6:50 pmPPT-LAX
8h 00mnonstop
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11:50 pm - 6:15 amLAX-PPT
8h 25mnonstop
$538Delta
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Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 19
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8:40 pm - 2:58 pmPPT-LAX
16h 18m1 stop
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1:38 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-PPT
32h 22m1 stop
$544United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Mar 8
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6:00 am - 10:53 pmPPT-LAX
14h 53m1 stop
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6:58 pm - 5:20 amLAX-PPT
13h 22m1 stop
$570Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 5:46 pmPPT-LAX
17h 36m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-PPT
25h 55m1 stop
$577United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 13
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8:50 am - 6:50 pmPPT-LAX
8h 00mnonstop
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12:50 am - 6:15 amLAX-PPT
8h 25mnonstop
$582Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Papeete to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Papeete to Los Angeles 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 Papeete to Los Angeles?

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

When flying from Papeete to Los Angeles, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Papeete, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Papeete to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Papeete to Los Angeles, 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 Papeete to Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost $532 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,032 and $931 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Papeete to Los Angeles?

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 $668, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Papeete to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Papeete to Los Angeles, 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 Papeete to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Air France

Enjoy complimentary champagne in all cabins, enhancing the Economy experience.


Air France's Premium cabin offers larger seats and SkyPriority benefits for a refined experience.

Delta

Delta's Premium Select offers 38-inch pitch seats with footrests for added comfort.


Free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most Delta flights; sign up onboard if needed.

American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on longer flights.


Download the American Airlines app for in-flight entertainment access, as seatback screens are being removed.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$374
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 46% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Papeete to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Papeete to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Papeete to Los Angeles 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 Papeete to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Papeete to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Papeete to Los Angeles was $374 for a one-way ticket and $522 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Papeete and Los Angeles?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Los Angeles from Papeete.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Papeete to Los Angeles?

    Air France, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Papeete to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Papeete to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Papeete to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Papeete to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Papeete and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Papeete to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Papeete to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Papeete to Los Angeles, Air Tahiti Nui or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Papeete to Los Angeles are Air Tahiti Nui and Delta. With an average price for the route of $798 and an overall rating of 8.6, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $686 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Papeete to Los Angeles?

    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 Papeete to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Papeete 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 Papeete to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Papeete with another airline. Booking your flights between Papeete and LAX 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 Papeete to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Papeete 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 Papeete to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $667 or less one-way and $641 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Papeete to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Papeete Faaa to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Papeete Faaa Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Papeete Faaa to Los Angeles

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Wednesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Papeete Faaa

Monday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Tuesday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Wednesday

Air France

Air France

Thursday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Friday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Saturday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Sunday

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

Air France, Air Tahiti Nui

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Papeete to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Papeete to Los Angeles. 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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8.6
Air Tahiti NuiOverall score based on 72 reviews
9.0Crew
8.6Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.3Entertainment
7.7Food
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It was a very pleasant return flight. Their crew took great care of us and seemed to have so much pride to represent their destination and airline. We were on a Boeing plane and it reminded me that I really prefer the Airbus. We were in coach and when the person in front of me decided to sit in my lap, I could hardly move. The most important thing to know is that at CDG in Terminal 2, the passport control/border crossing is past the shopping mall and restaurant area. We thought the line was for Starbucks, but there was a 45-50 minute wait to get to the entrance to passport control. It would have been great if the airline staff could have warned us about it when we checked in. Not having any knowledge of it, we stopped for a little breakfast and were caught totally by surprise by the length of the line. The CDG staff did an excellent job of triage, trying to identify those who might miss their flights. But what a stressful hour that was, and totally avoidable had we understood. On board the food was quite good but it's still airline food, and the menu on the flight services screen at our seats did not align with what was actually served for the main meal. Pilots made an extra effort to find good air for us so there was very little turbulence, unusual for a winter flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025CDG - LAX
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It was a very pleasant return flight. Their crew took great care of us and seemed to have so much pride to represent their destination and airline. We were on a Boeing plane and it reminded me that I really prefer the Airbus. We were in coach and when the person in front of me decided to sit in my lap, I could hardly move. The most important thing to know is that at CDG in Terminal 2, the passport control/border crossing is past the shopping mall and restaurant area. We thought the line was for Starbucks, but there was a 45-50 minute wait to get to the entrance to passport control. It would have been great if the airline staff could have warned us about it when we checked in. Not having any knowledge of it, we stopped for a little breakfast and were caught totally by surprise by the length of the line. The CDG staff did an excellent job of triage, trying to identify those who might miss their flights. But what a stressful hour that was, and totally avoidable had we understood. On board the food was quite good but it's still airline food, and the menu on the flight services screen at our seats did not align with what was actually served for the main meal. Pilots made an extra effort to find good air for us so there was very little turbulence, unusual for a winter flight.

Our flight was canceled a few hours prior to our scheduled departure. I was advised to book a new flight on another airline and we would be reimbursed for the original flight. Of course, that was denied and we're out $700. Many Alaska Airlines were canceled that day due to computer issues. This is completely unfair to us and we should be reimbursed for the extra money we had to spend.

My daughter and I were seated together, but our TVs weren’t working. They moved us to different seats with working tvs, but we couldn’t be together anymore.

I hope you can influence the airport at Papeete. It is in need of upgrading. Only 1 plug to charge in the open area, only 2 once you have passed security. Security was extremely outdated. They had me turn on my computer, and my camera. 9/11 was a long time ago. There were only a few ceiling fans so the comfort level was really low while waiting for my flight.

The staff on the flight were very friendly and willing to assist in anything possible. The food was plentiful, and the trip went very smoothly with the flight, arriving an hour early. Very impressed with the flight attendance with Air Tahiti Nui!

I’m not an airline food fan but the service was excellent!

There is no legroom for someone who is even a little taller than average. The woman in front of me leaned her seat back all the way, so that my knees were wedged up against her seat. When I asked her to adjust it, she flatly refused, and the flight attendant basically told me that I would have to put up with it - for an 11-hour flight! I will not use this airline again.

Really good experience. Was reasonably priced, Boarding was easy, on time, and service was great. No complaints at all :)

I always love flying with Air Tahiti Nui: the flower when you board, the colors of the pillows/blankets, the fun safety video, etc. It brings the charm of Tahiti to the plane, which is very relaxing. Food was great. Only weakness is the entertainment system, which did not have a lot of interesting content, so I ended up watching Netflix shows I had downloaded to my phone. The other issue was not related to Air Tahiti but the Seattle airport, which made us wait for 1 hour at security. Ruined the whole flying experience and almost made me loose my next flight.

The service was really nice. The wine was great and the food was good. More water offered during the flight would have been nice.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

American Airlines is a mediocre airlines: they do not maintain the highest standard of cleanliness in the cabins, and the food is not well thought out. Service is not at top of mind compared to other international airlines such as Singapore Airlines, JAL or others.

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

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