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Cheapest round-trip
$297
Overall average: $511
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PDX - LIH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$378
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/25Tue 3/3
PDX - LIH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Lihue (PDX-LIH)

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

Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 17
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10:45 am - 6:33 pmPDX-LIH
9h 48m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 8:28 amLIH-PDX
8h 38m1 stop
$297Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
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7:15 am - 6:33 pmPDX-LIH
13h 18m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 9:50 amLIH-PDX
8h 55m1 stop
$302Delta
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Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 23
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1:30 pm - 7:55 pmPDX-LIH
8h 25m1 stop
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9:31 pm - 9:28 amLIH-PDX
9h 57m1 stop
$307Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
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5:30 am - 6:33 pmPDX-LIH
15h 03m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 3:33 pmLIH-PDX
14h 38m2 stops
$308Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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5:30 am - 8:10 pmPDX-LIH
16h 40m1 stop
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9:50 pm - 10:55 amLIH-PDX
11h 05m1 stop
$310Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
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1:34 pm - 10:25 pmPDX-LIH
10h 51m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 9:32 amLIH-PDX
10h 32m2 stops
$337Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
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10:40 am - 10:25 pmPDX-LIH
13h 45m1 stop
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11:55 am - 7:30 pmLIH-PDX
5h 35mnonstop
$340Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 7
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3:50 pm - 10:44 pmPDX-LIH
8h 54m1 stop
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10:58 pm - 11:37 amLIH-PDX
10h 39m1 stop
$342United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
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7:05 am - 3:04 pmPDX-LIH
9h 59m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 1:50 pmLIH-PDX
12h 25m1 stop
$345Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
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10:40 am - 10:23 pmPDX-LIH
13h 43m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 9:32 amLIH-PDX
10h 32m2 stops
$352Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Lihue flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Lihue 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 Portland to Lihue?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Portland to Lihue, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lihue, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Lihue?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Lihue, 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 Portland to Lihue is January, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $705 and $623 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Lihue?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Lihue, 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 Portland to Lihue, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Lihue 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 Portland to Lihue

  • What facilities are accessible at the departure airport?

    The airport offers the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard to passengers with disabilities such as PTSD, autism, and hearing loss to communicate that they may require special assistance. You can collect the lanyards at all airline ticket counters. The airport also offers parking at discounted rates to passengers with a disability. If you need a wheelchair, contact your airline in advance to reserve one.

  • Can I rent a car at Lihue airport?

    You can decide to go into the city to find a car rental. However, the airport has on-site car rental companies. Major car rental companies are represented, offering a wide range of vehicles. You can find the Rent-A-Car booths across the street from the terminal. Available agencies include Avis, Alamo, Advantage, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, and Payless.

  • Can I park on-site at the departure airport?

    Portland International Airport has both on-site and off-site parking options that allow you to park your vehicle however long you want. The short-term parking is next to the ticketing area of the terminal and has electric vehicle charging stations on levels 3 and 4. Parking on-site assures you of your vehicle's security.

  • Are there nursing areas at Portland airport?

    You can find the nursing room at the conference center past security which provides mothers with a comfortable and private area to breastfeed. The room is equipped with an electrical outlet for pumps and seats and can be accessed by all mothers free of charge.

  • How many flights are there between Portland and Lihue per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Portland and lands in Lihue, with an average flight time of 6h 17m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Lihue?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Lihue was $139 for a one-way ticket and $297 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and Lihue?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Lihue?

    Portland and Lihue are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at Lihue.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Lihue?

    Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Lihue flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Lihue?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Lihue flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Lihue?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to Lihue?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to Lihue on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Lihue, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Lihue are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $577 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $569 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to Lihue?

    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 Portland to Lihue.

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

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

    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 Lihue with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and LIH 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 Portland to Lihue?

    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 Lihue from Portland 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 Portland to Lihue

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $219 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.
  • The arrival airport offers a variety of ground transportation options that provide quick and easy transportation from the airport to your destination. Shuttles, car rentals, taxis, buses, and Kauai County buses are available at Lihue Airport (LIH). The most convenient and cost-effective option is to take a cab or rent a car from the airport.
  • The single-level terminal at the arrival airport provides passengers access to most facilities and services on the same level, eliminating the need for escalators and elevators. Baggage claim, visitor information booths, porter service, security screening checkpoint, taxi service, agricultural inspection stations, and parking lots are all located on the terminal's street side.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) provides children-friendly facilities to make traveling with kids easier. The play area is located past the D/E security checkpoint, offering a space with two slides, a creative space for imaginative play, and climbing stairs. Take your kids there for some entertainment before you board your flight.
  • The departure airport welcomes pets and provides additional services to enhance your travel. Pet relief areas are available both inside and outside the terminal. The post-security service animal relief area can be found in the Concourse Connector, near gates C1/C2.
  • If you have an early flight, consider finding accommodation near the airport. The Best Western Plus Portland Airport Hotel & Suites, Aloft Portland Airport, and Candlewood Suites Portland Airport are among the hotels conveniently located near the airport and will allow you to rest your head and sleep comfortably. In addition, take advantage of the hotel's amenities and facilities to enhance your stay.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Lihue

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11219 reviews
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7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
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It was a pleasant experience. Considering we paid over $3000 for first class there really wasn’t anything special about first class. All the seats looked the same and everyone got the same great customer service. The only thing that was different between first class and couch was the drinks and the meal. We wouldn’t waste that much $ on first class on that plane again.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025PDX - OGG
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It was a pleasant experience. Considering we paid over $3000 for first class there really wasn’t anything special about first class. All the seats looked the same and everyone got the same great customer service. The only thing that was different between first class and couch was the drinks and the meal. We wouldn’t waste that much $ on first class on that plane again.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

Glad they offer free meal, & I got a complimentary drink I’d like coffee,tea, or water offered 3/4 into trip

Process of checking bag, boarding, etc. was all very quick, easy, and streamlined. Only problem I had was the seating: very cramped and uncomfortable, but I suppose that’s the perils of coach. Thankfully it wasn’t a super long flight so it didn’t ruin the experience overall.

The boarding was confusing because the PA system at PDX was so quiet you couldn’t hear anything being said . The seats were uncomfortable. The food was pretty bad and I normally don’t mind airplane food. The flight attendants were not friendly. I learned upon check in that Hawaiian airlines had reassigned our seats of the second leg of the trip. I had confirmed and paid for special seats but they put me and my companion on standard seats in different rows. Hawaiian also did the same on my return flight after the flight times had changed. I happened to go online to check my reservation and saw the flight had changed. I gad received no notice. I saw that my confirmed seats that I had paid extra were gone. After much back and forth with the airlines they refused to correct their error. I showed them confirmation documents of my seat reservation and receipt of payment but they refused to correct the seat change or reimburse me. I had to pay $200 again to reserve the original seats. Shameful and manipulative. They basically held me hostage. If I wanted to be in that flight I had to pay up.

When I bought my tickets I up great my seats for extra $104 each seats 8A and 8B in the way back from Portland to Palm Springs they gave me the seats 15. I thought it was for round trip same seats . So I was very disappointed ☹️

One disappointment. There was a gate change from B8 to B10, they had announced it maybe 20 minutes before the boarding time, possibly less. I didn’t hear the announcement as I was listening to music on my head phones at B8. At the boarding time, I got up and asked the gal at the B8 boarding desk, why the destination sign had not changed and if the flight was delayed as there was no plane behind her through the window, she said that perhaps the flight was delayed and the screen will probably update in -5 minutes ( she apparently didn’t know the boarding gate was changed ( 2 down from our location) I put my headphones on and went back to sit down . Just before the B10 door closed, I got a phone call asking me if I was still taking the flight, I said. “Yes” but I was at the gate stated on my ticket B8, then I was informed of the gate change, I got up and ran to the gate, and down the hallway to the jet ramp. I was the last to board!! Very frustrating . I was shocked that I got no emails or text messages from Alaska informing me of a last minute change!!

The crew was the best I’ve ever had HOWEVER when we arrived in Salt Lake City there were no Alaskan Airline employees to be found so we weren’t able to leave the plane until ANOTHER airline took pity on us. How could that possible happen?

The pilot performed the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced. What a light touch. And I’m an avid traveler!

Didn't buy food and did not use entertainment as these were not the purpose of my flight.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

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 ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

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.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

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.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

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