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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Charlotte (SAN-CLT)

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

Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
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1:17 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-CLT
20h 53m2 stops
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1:53 pm - 11:34 pmCLT-SAN
12h 41m2 stops
$191Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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7:01 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-CLT
15h 09m2 stops
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3:10 pm - 11:37 pmCLT-SAN
11h 27m2 stops
$195Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
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7:47 pm - 1:29 pmSAN-CLT
14h 42m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 7:29 amCLT-SAN
18h 59m2 stops
$202Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 16
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7:00 pm - 9:16 amSAN-CLT
11h 16m2 stops
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1:08 pm - 11:37 pmCLT-SAN
13h 29m2 stops
$203Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
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1:17 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-CLT
20h 53m2 stops
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1:08 pm - 7:21 amCLT-SAN
21h 13m2 stops
$207Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
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12:12 pm - 4:37 pmSAN-CLT
25h 25m1 stop
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1:08 pm - 7:21 amCLT-SAN
21h 13m2 stops
Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
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6:25 am - 4:36 pmSAN-CLT
7h 11m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:59 pmCLT-SAN
9h 29m1 stop
$258Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
6:35 am - 4:43 pmSAN-CLT
7h 08m1 stop
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12:07 pm - 4:42 pmCLT-SAN
7h 35m1 stop
$264Frontier
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Wed, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 15
Frontier Logo
4:44 pm - 9:34 pmSAN-CLT
25h 50m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:59 pmCLT-SAN
9h 29m1 stop
$265Frontier
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Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 15
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 4:36 pmSAN-CLT
7h 11m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:59 pmCLT-SAN
9h 29m1 stop
$271Frontier
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Charlotte

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, even during peak times. Expect waits of 30–35 minutes, often less during non-peak hours.

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CLT

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are a convenient option from CLT to Charlotte, costing around $30 from the city center.

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Charlotte 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 San Diego to Charlotte?

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

When flying from San Diego to Charlotte, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Charlotte?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Charlotte, 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 San Diego to Charlotte is January, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $464 and $454 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Charlotte?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $452 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Charlotte?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Charlotte, 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 San Diego to Charlotte, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Charlotte 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 San Diego to Charlotte

  • What are the stopover options for flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    The stopover options for San Diego to Charlotte flights depend on your airline. If you’re flying with Frontier, expect at least a single layover in either Las Vegas (LAS) or Denver (DEN). Delta Air Lines offers one-stop flights from SAN to CLT with common layovers in Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International (ATL), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Salt Lake City (SLC), New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK), and Minneapolis St Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • How can I get to the city center from Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    Downtown Charlotte is approximately 8 miles from the airport. Buses offer some of the most affordable ways of getting to the city center from the airport. Charlotte Sprinter buses depart the airport every 20min on weekdays and every 30min on weekends. The transit route is Route 5 – Airport. You can also take an Uber from the airport to downtown Charlotte. You will be picked up from the Arrivals Level Zone 4. Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the city center. Taxis take about 20min to complete the trip.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    Each passenger on a flight to Charlotte from San Diego emits about 1534 kg of CO2. Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate some of the most eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Charlotte. These airlines offer nonstop, one-stop, and two-stop flights to CLT from SAN and emit about 35%, 35%, and 23% less CO2 respectively than most of their competitors.

  • How can I access the lounges at San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego Airport hosts several lounges where travelers can relax before or after their flights. Airspace Lounge is between Gates 23 and 22 Airside of Terminal 2. The lounge remains open daily from 5am to 10:15pm and allows travelers to pay at the door when space is available. You can also access it through membership programs. The airport also hosts a USO Lounge in the Gate Parking Lot Landslide of Terminal 2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Charlotte was $93 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Charlotte?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Charlotte?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Charlotte?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Charlotte flight route: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Charlotte?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Charlotte.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Charlotte on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Charlotte, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Charlotte are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $406 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $444 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    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 San Diego to Charlotte.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte from San Diego 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 San Diego to Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CLT 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 San Diego to Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte from San Diego 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 San Diego to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $169 or less one-way and $375 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is divided into Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Passengers can easily walk from one terminal to the other, thanks to the landslide walkways that connect the terminals.
  • San Diego Airport offers baby care facilities where traveling mothers can nurse their kids. All nursing facilities are Airside of the terminals and offer washing stations, power outlets, and seating space. Nursing rooms are near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2 and by Gates 3 and 10 in Terminal 1.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has five concourses, A, B, C, D, and E. Getting from one concourse to another would require a lot of walking. A free shuttle offers transit around the airport.
  • CLT is a pet-friendly airport. It offers pet relief areas near Checkpoint A in the A/B Connector, by Gates A1 to A13 in Concourse A, and next to Original Rum Bar and Grill in Concourse D.
  • Travelex offers currency exchange services, money transfers, and traveler’s insurance at San Diego Airport. A kiosk is near Carousel 3 in the Baggage Claim Area in Terminal 2. The kiosk operates from 5am to 8pm.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Charlotte?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Charlotte Douglas.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San Diego to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Charlotte. 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025SAN - JFK
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I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

Very expensive for short flights. Can’t communicate with Alaska Air about passport issue at check-in. Also no replies to my text messages. Wanted to extend our vacation for two more days but this expensive flight ticket is called SAVER and I couldn’t make changes or cancel or get a credit even, so I paid another airline for the return trip. Extremely disappointed.

They canceled my flight then changed me $155 for the same flight the next day

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

I like the new adjustable headrest. Unfortunately 2 crying children were in front of us. But it was the first time and not holding Alaska accountable for that. Alaska always seems to have everything in order professional but comfortable.

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

We were in 1st Class. Excellent service. Easy boarding. No too difficult to speak with someone on the phone. Breakfast was not eatable for me. No screen to watch movies. I don't have or want a tablet. This is first class there should be screens. Even if I had a tablet there was no place to put it. There is a place to put a tablet in economy. Seats were a bit lumpy.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Mechanical delay and no compensation. Missed connection as a result of their delay. Mediocre performance and service. Horrible airline currently with horrible culture.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

Good on that leg. When I arrived in Detroit I had to wait over an hour for luggage.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

The crew was very nice. I would like to see them offer basic refreshments just like a soda and pretzels, etc. for free.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

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.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

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