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Cheapest round-trip
$152
Typical prices: $166-$289
Breeze Airways
Tue 7/21Tue 7/28
RIC - TPA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$64
Typical prices: $84-$259
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Thu 8/27
RIC - TPA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Tampa (RIC-TPA)

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

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:17 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$152Breeze Airways
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:17 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$157Breeze Airways
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 6
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:17 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$158Breeze Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 5
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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3:12 pm - 5:24 pm
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2h 12mnonstop
$159Breeze Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 6
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:17 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$162Breeze Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:17 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$163Breeze Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Wed, Aug 5
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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3:12 pm - 5:24 pm
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2h 12mnonstop
$164Breeze Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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6:04 pm - 8:17 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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3:12 pm - 5:24 pm
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2h 12mnonstop
$166Breeze Airways
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
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8:30 pm - 10:50 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
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6:05 am - 8:13 am
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2h 08mnonstop
$167Breeze Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:04 pm - 8:17 pm
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2h 13mnonstop
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8:03 am - 10:15 am
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Tampa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Tampa?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Tampa?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Tuesday, 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 Richmond to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Tampa, 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 Richmond to Tampa is January, where tickets cost $155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $327 and $283 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Tampa?

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 $270, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Tampa, 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 Richmond to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Tampa 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 Richmond to Tampa

  • How can I travel comfortably from TPA to Tampa City Center?

    Taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation you can use to travel from TPA to Tampa's city center. Once you arrive at the baggage claim in the ground transportation area, you can request an equipped taxi at Yellow Cab or United Cab companies. Drivers will assist you with your baggage from the baggage claim area and arriving at your destination.

  • Is there a USO Center at RIC?

    RIC welcomes military members, merchant marines, national guard members, reservists, and all their family members to their excellent spacious USO room in the Terminal. The room is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, and a military ID is required for entry.

  • Are there onsite hotels at TPA?

    If you arrive at TPA late at night, you can consider staying at the Tampa Airport Marriott across from the airport's main Terminal. The hotel has incredible suites and rooms with plane and airfield views, express check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast, and 24h room service.

  • Is there a prayer room at RIC?

    You will find an Inter-Faith Chapel at RIC on the lower level of airport's the terminal building. The quiet haven allows you to meditate and pray. It is open 24h every day and welcomes all religions providing worship materials.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Tampa?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Tampa was $64 for a one-way ticket and $152 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Tampa?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to Tampa?

    Richmond airport is called Richmond Byrd Intl and the only airport in Tampa is Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Tampa?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Tampa?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Tampa?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Tampa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Tampa on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Tampa are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $208 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $406 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Tampa?

    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 Richmond to Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and TPA 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 Richmond to Tampa?

    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 Tampa from Richmond 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 Richmond to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $206 or less round-trip.
  • Suppose you're set to travel to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Richmond International Airport (RIC). In that case, you should arrive at the airport at least 2h before your flight to have adequate time to deal with the long queues at the security checks and the traffic you'll encounter when entering the airport. Using either I-64 (Exit 197A) or I-295 (Exit 31) is recommended to avoid the busy central Virginia routes on your way to the airport.
  • If you're a fan of art, you should check out TPA's gallery once you arrive at the airport. The gallery shows the art collection built by the airport in its fifty years of existence which reflects its community. You should also walk around the airport, as the airport boasts art throughout the airport's terminals.
  • If you have a minute or want to catch up on work while waiting for your flight at RIC, there is a business center in the Terminal building upper-level connector. The center offers communication services, two conference rooms each with four and six people meeting space. The room is open from 5 am to 10 pm every week.
  • Suppose you are disabled or have limited mobility and are landing at TPA. In that case, you shall have access to wheelchair services, escalators, and elevators near every entrance and exit door, making the airport conveniently accessible without much assistance. If you require assistance, inform your airline in advance while booking your flight to avoid inconveniences.
  • If you are traveling with your pet to Tampa, RIC has two pet relief areas where your pet can relieve themselves before boarding the plane. One is at the parking garage and the other at the Terminal. The grass carpeted areas have a seating bench, waste bags, and trash bins.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Tampa?

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

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Tampa

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Tampa to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Tampa. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 296 reviews
8.2Comfort
6.7Food
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6.7Entertainment
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It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

10.0 ExcellentDeborah, May 2026
ILM - TPA
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It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

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.

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.

Something about the chair was uncomfortable, Maine the curvature of the back.

Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Airplane was newer and very clean, lots of space. Crew was great. There was no food and entertainment but that was expected so not an issue.

nice flight. no frills but a 3 hour flight I caught up on my sleep. Stan O

Overall positive. If I am headed to the one destination they fly to from my home airport, I will fly again without question. I think because the airport provided the check in and boarding I didn’t fully know what to expect. The A220 is a comfortable ride with big windows and feels open. I’m glad I didn’t bid to upgrade to the first class product. It is just a better seat with little extra amenity. But was very happy with the extra leg room seats and bundle we booked.

Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The trip was good. Short, uneventful, and can't ask for more than that My one complaint is that I had signed up for wheel chair assist between gates. I fractured my foot/ankle in two places and needed the help. Neither flight did the requested help appear. I ended up walking through both Atlanta and Nashville Airport and was a very unhappy traveler. While I know that it's the airport responsibility for the service, I wish that SW had at least verified that the assistance was there as requested.

Southwest is going downhill. I'm more apt to fly other airlines now. And I'd appreciate it if your gate agents didn't invent non-existent laws. If Southwest is having issues getting flight crews, you need to go out of your way to accommodate passengers instead of saying it's weather related and not in your hands. We can all see the other carriers are getting their planes off the ground and to/from the cities/regions you claim are weather-impacted.

I liked that we arrived safely. I did not like how Southwest personnel blamed the boarding delays on wheel chair passengers. If there is a national wheelchair basketball tournament occurring, be ready as a company to respond with appropriate resources to match your cudtomers needs.

Would have liked screens on the back of each seat.

Wish Southwest had a power source to plug iPhone's into; wish Southwest also served up better snacks. Otherwise, the service & seat choices, if you check in on time for your flight, are excellent. I'm also happy to say that this particular flight had no delays.

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

Flight was operated by Virgin Atlantic and it was up to their usual high standard. Minor grips about some issues, but they are really first world issues and as a whole, was an excellent flight.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

Everything was smooth and easy to fly. No complains and a lot of thanks!

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Web site and app most difficult to access. Tel number not accessible. No answer at any time of day.

Plane had mechanic problem that was never explained. Had to bring a plane from another airport. Six hour delay. No apology for the delay. Not even an acknowledgment.

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

We sat on plane at gate delayed without communication as to why we were just sitting there

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

Both flights were delayed. One by an hour and the other by 1 1/2 hours after boarding.

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