SMF - CLE

$131 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Cleveland

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Cheapest round-trip
$250
Typical prices: $383-$311
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SMF - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$131
Typical prices: $168-$258
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Tue 8/4
SMF - CLE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $376 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Cleveland (SMF-CLE)

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

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:28 pm - 9:54 pm
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CLE
24h 26m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 4:15 pm
CLE
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SMF
21h 32m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3
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5:07 pm - 7:30 am
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CLE
11h 23m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 4:04 pm
CLE
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SMF
21h 21m
1 stop
$297Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
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9:25 am - 10:58 am
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CLE
22h 33m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 6:49 pm
CLE
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SMF
24h 06m
1 stop
$303Frontier
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:15 pm - 7:06 am
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CLE
8h 51m
1 stop
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8:35 am - 7:03 pm
CLE
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SMF
13h 28m
1 stop
$307Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
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5:07 pm - 9:54 pm
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CLE
25h 47m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 4:04 pm
CLE
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SMF
21h 21m
1 stop
$310Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:28 pm - 7:30 am
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CLE
10h 02m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 4:11 pm
CLE
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SMF
21h 28m
1 stop
$318Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:28 pm - 9:54 pm
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CLE
24h 26m
1 stop
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5:56 pm - 9:17 am
CLE
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SMF
18h 21m
1 stop
$323Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:30 pm - 7:30 am
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CLE
10h 00m
1 stop
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8:22 pm - 4:04 pm
CLE
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SMF
22h 42m
1 stop
$327Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
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11:25 am - 10:58 am
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CLE
20h 33m
1 stop
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9:43 pm - 4:04 pm
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SMF
21h 21m
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$334Frontier
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2
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7:15 pm - 7:06 am
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CLE
8h 51m
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9:59 pm - 10:57 am
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SMF
15h 58m
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$336Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Cleveland flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Cleveland?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Cleveland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cleveland, 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 Sacramento to Cleveland is August, where tickets cost $348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $495 and $490 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Cleveland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Cleveland, 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 Sacramento to Cleveland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Cleveland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Cleveland 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 Sacramento to Cleveland

  • What facilities for nursing moms are there at SMF?

    Nursing mothers will be relieved to know that SMF has two designated nursing rooms. The nursing rooms, located on Terminal A just after Gate A10 and on Terminal B across from Gate B15, provide mothers with much-needed privacy when breastfeeding their babies. Each room has a seat, a diaper changing table, and an electrical outlet.

  • Where can I pray at CLE?

    CLE has an interfaith chapel that is open to all people, regardless of religion. The prayer center is on Concourse B, immediately after the security checkpoint. It provides a peaceful and quiet setting free of airport noises for prayer and meditation.

  • Where is the information desk at SMF located?

    The airport assistance desk is on the first floor of Terminal B, near the baggage claim area. If you are stranded or require assistance, please approach this desk, which is manned by highly skilled personnel. Additionally, volunteers are stationed throughout the airport and can be approached for assistance.

  • Can I rent a car at CLE?

    Renting a car at CLE is relatively simple as the airport features car rental agency offices near the arrivals. These car rental companies have their car rental facilities linked to the airport terminals via a courtesy shuttle service. The shuttles can be found on the lower roadway island, which can be accessed via door 7. Some of the popular car rental agencies at the airport include Avis, Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, and Enterprise.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Cleveland was $131 for a one-way ticket and $250 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Cleveland?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Cleveland?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Cleveland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $465 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $436 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Cleveland?

    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 Sacramento to Cleveland.

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

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

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and CLE 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 Sacramento to Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Cleveland

  • Make your way to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to catch your flight from Sacramento to Cleveland. SMF is located approximately 11 miles northwest of Sacramento. It is the primary gateway to the greater Sacramento area and a hub for WestAir. You will arrive in Cleveland at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). CLE is the primary airport serving Cleveland and is located 9 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland. It is a focus city for Frontier Airlines.
  • If you need a quiet place to sit and relax while waiting for your flight out of SMF, visit one of the airport's two elite Escape Lounges. The lounges, which are located in Terminal A opposite Gate 10 and Terminal B just after security, provide a nice relaxing environment as well as high-quality services. The lounges fear a TV, clean restrooms, comfortable seating, a food bar, and a place for strollers.
  • SMF features a Quiet Room for passengers who wish to self-reflect or meditate before their flight. The quiet room, located on the upper levels of Terminal 1, provides a quiet environment with comfortable seating free of all airport noise. The room is only operational during airport hours.
  • Serving members of the US military and their families can access the USO military lounge at CLE for free. If you fall into the mentioned category, take advantage of the lounge located in the Baggage Claim area near Carousel 1. The lounge offers comfortable seating, clean restrooms, a TV, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary beverages and snacks.
  • CLE is a pet-friendly airport as it features a designated pet relief area. The relief area is located near carousel 1 at the northern end of the baggage claim area. The relief area is accessible via the door next to the USO military Lounge entrance. It is important to note that pets are only permitted into the airport complex if they are contained in approved animal crates.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Cleveland. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
SMF - LAS
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

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

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

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

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

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