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Cheapest round-trip
$77
Overall average: $264
Breeze Airways
Thu 5/7Mon 5/11
RDU - ALB • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$38
Typical prices: $175-$320
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Fri 4/3
RDU - ALB • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Albany (RDU-ALB)

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

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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9:45 am - 11:30 am
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ALB
1h 45mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 10:16 pm
ALB
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RDU
1h 59mnonstop
$77Breeze Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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9:45 am - 11:30 am
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ALB
1h 45mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 10:16 pm
ALB
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RDU
1h 59mnonstop
$98Breeze Airways
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 15
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9:45 am - 11:30 am
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ALB
1h 45mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 10:16 pm
ALB
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RDU
1h 59mnonstop
$118Breeze Airways
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 6
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4:48 pm - 6:29 pm
RDU
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ALB
1h 41mnonstop
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7:09 pm - 9:07 pm
ALB
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RDU
1h 58mnonstop
$134Breeze Airways
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
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5:52 pm - 7:37 pm
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ALB
1h 45mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 10:16 pm
ALB
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RDU
1h 59mnonstop
$140Breeze Airways
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1
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4:48 pm - 6:29 pm
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ALB
1h 41mnonstop
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7:09 pm - 9:07 pm
ALB
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RDU
1h 58mnonstop
$142Breeze Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
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5:52 pm - 7:37 pm
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ALB
1h 45mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 10:16 pm
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1h 59mnonstop
$146Breeze Airways
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1
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4:48 pm - 6:29 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
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7:09 pm - 9:07 pm
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1h 58mnonstop
$147Breeze Airways
Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 15
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9:45 am - 11:30 am
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ALB
1h 45mnonstop
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8:17 pm - 10:16 pm
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1h 59mnonstop
$158Breeze Airways
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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6:03 pm - 10:02 am
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15h 59m
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12:30 pm - 2:29 pm
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Albany flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Albany 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 Raleigh to Albany?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Albany on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Albany. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Albany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Albany, 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 Raleigh to Albany is January, where tickets cost $98 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $312 and $278 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Albany?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Albany, 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 Raleigh to Albany, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Albany 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 Raleigh to Albany

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from Raleigh-Durham to Albany?

    Several airlines offer one-stop journeys between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB). The connections vary depending on the airline, demand, and flight schedules. Popular layovers along this route include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington (IAD), New York (EWR and LGA), Charlotte (CLT), and Atlanta (ATL).

  • Are there accessible services on airlines from Raleigh-Durham to Albany?

    When traveling from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Albany International Airport (ALB), passengers with disabilities often have the option to pre-board the aircraft, allowing them extra time to get settled and ensure a comfortable boarding experience. Furthermore, airlines usually provide designated seats with additional legroom, aisle seats for easier access, or seats that accommodate certain medical devices.

  • What services do airlines flying from Raleigh-Durham to Albany offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Services for unaccompanied minors between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB) vary depending on the airline. Generally, the flight attendants will supervise and assist the child during the flight. The child will typically be seated in a designated area of the aircraft, close to the flight attendants' station, for easy access and monitoring.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Albany (ALB)?

    Environmental conservation enthusiasts should consider flying aboard American Airlines between Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Albany (ALB). The carrier offers customers the option to offset their carbon emissions through partnerships with verified carbon offset projects. Moreover, passengers can contribute to initiatives supporting reforestation, renewable energy, and other environmental projects.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Albany?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Albany was $38 for a one-way ticket and $77 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Albany?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Albany?

    Raleigh and Albany are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Albany Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Raleigh to Albany?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Albany?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Albany flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Albany?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to Albany?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Albany on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Albany, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Albany are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $146 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $392 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Albany?

    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 Raleigh to Albany.

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

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

    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 Albany with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and ALB 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 Raleigh to Albany?

    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 Albany from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Albany

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $89 or less one-way and $118 or less round-trip.
  • Several transportation options offer regular connections from downtown Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). However, Line 600 bus provides the cheapest and most convenient commute, covering the 5.6-mile stretch in about 1h 3min. If you are hurrying to catch your flight, consider a taxi and get there in approximately 16 minutes.
  • Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) is an operating base for Avelo Airlines, mainly running domestic flights, and a focus city for Delta Airlines for international routes. Avelo, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines depart through Terminal 1 to Albany International Airport (ALB). All other airlines use Terminal 2, including Frontier, Alaska, American, United, and JetBlue.
  • As journeys from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Albany International Airport (ALB) entail long-haul flights, consider traveling in Business or First Class for extra comfort and luxury. Seats in these cabins often come with extra legroom, adjustable features, and enhanced recline capabilities. Some airlines even offer fully flat beds in their first-class cabins for long-haul flights.
  • Numerous airlines allow furry friends onboard between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB). However, checking with your provider regarding their specific pet policies might be helpful. For instance, Delta allows small dogs, cats, and household birds to travel with their owners. Pets must be at least ten weeks old for domestic travel and 16 weeks for international travel. In addition, the pet and carrier combined should weigh no more than 20 lbs.
  • Suppose you had reserved an Economy seat and want to change to Business or First Class between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB). In that case, you will be glad to know that many airlines offer seat upgrades. This service is available during booking or checking in. Also, you can check on the airline’s website or with your travel agent.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Albany?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Albany Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Albany Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Albany Intl

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Albany Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Tuesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Albany. 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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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 271 reviews
8.7Crew
6.6Food
8.2Comfort
6.6Entertainment
8.3Boarding
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

6.0 GoodJames, Feb 2026
RDU - RSW
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

bulkhead seat had very little legroom - even in bsiness class.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

Flight was smooth. We boarded early and left Grand Rapids about a half hour ahead of schedule. We then arrived in Lakeland about 40 minutes early. Flights attendants (3) were welcoming and pleasant. Wish we would have at least been offered to buy a bottle of water. No beverage service at all.

I really liked the young man who checked me in and took my bags! He was so kind and was very helpful! I told my sister about the great service and him and she said that is why she flies Avelo Air.

The flight was delayed by a lot and the seats are pretty tight

Surprisingly was one of the better flights I’ve been on

Short 2-hour flight, we took off on time, ETA was earlier than stated, no interaction needed with stewards, no food, no entertainment on such a short flight.

Avelo provided exactly what I expected. They are a low-cost option with no frills but the experience was comfortable and the staff was great! I will be using them in the future for trips when cost is a priority for me.

Expect nothing and you will be fine. Seats are crammed.

Terrible landing. Uncomfortable seats. Great cabin crew-helpful and pleasant!

Tight fit in middle seat but OK for short flight. Crew was more interested in talking to each other than helping passengers - strickingly dissappointing. DAB is a great airport. New Haven sucks! Excellent value for the .

Avelo is definitely a budget airline and you get what you pay for. The plane was packed and the seats were not particularly comfortable. Staff was very nice and both of our flights were on time. The one thing I wish I had known was that the staff does not show up at the airport desk to check your bags until two hours before the flight. We had a 4:30 flight and had to check out of our hotel at noon. Since we have lounge passes we planned to check our bag, go through security and hang out at the lounge until we had to board. But because we could not check our bag until 2:30, when the staff showed up, we could not go through security and access the lounge. Passengers with boarding passes and carry on luggage would not have this issue. I might fly Avelo again but would only do carry on or plan to get to the airport no sooner than two hours before check in. And I would not recommend a long flight on Avelo since there is no food or entertainment and the seats are not comfortable.

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

Long delays, lack of information about the status of the flight. The flight was delayed 4 times.

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