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Best Europe Flight Deals from San Francisco

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
Londonnonstop$466
Paris
Parisnonstop$487
Rome
Rome1 stop$458
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$389
Athens
Athens1 stop$500
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$493
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$732
Dublin
Dublinnonstop$448
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$526
Milan
Milan1 stop$436
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$509
Munich
Munich1 stop$567
Copenhagen
Copenhagennonstop$477
Venice
Venice1 stop$488
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$563
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$568
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$475
London
Londonnonstop$466
Paris
Parisnonstop$487
Rome
Rome1 stop$458
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$389
Athens
Athens1 stop$500
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stop$493
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$732
Dublin
Dublinnonstop$448
Amsterdam
Amsterdam1 stop$526
Milan
Milan1 stop$436
Zurich
Zurich1 stop$509
Munich
Munich1 stop$567
Copenhagen
Copenhagennonstop$477
Venice
Venice1 stop$488
Berlin
Berlin1 stop$563
Edinburgh
Edinburgh1 stop$568
Vienna
Vienna1 stop$475

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Europe

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

Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
Iberia Logo
8:10 pm - 4:45 pmSFO-BCN
11h 35mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 6:10 pmBCN-SFO
13h 05mnonstop
$400Iberia
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:45 pm - 1:30 amSFO-BCN
21h 45m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:40 pm - 2:35 pmBCN-SFO
24h 55m1 stop
$412TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 10:20 amSFO-DUB
26h 00m1 stop
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9:20 am - 10:33 amDUB-SFO
33h 13m1 stop
$453United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:50 amSFO-BCN
35h 10m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 9:23 pmBCN-SFO
42h 13m2 stops
$456United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 25
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7:40 pm - 11:05 amSFO-FCO
30h 25m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:30 pmFCO-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
$458Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 24
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:45 amSFO-FCO
29h 05m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 4:30 pmFCO-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
$464Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-FCO
18h 25m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 3:00 pmFCO-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$470British Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 13
British Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 7:35 pmSFO-DUB
14h 55m1 stop
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8:40 am - 3:00 pmDUB-SFO
14h 20m1 stop
$472British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25
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9:40 pm - 10:45 pmSFO-DUB
17h 05m2 stops
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5:00 am - 12:35 pmDUB-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
$523Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 20
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 am - 11:00 amSFO-DUB
20h 00m2 stops
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5:00 am - 7:35 pmDUB-SFO
22h 35m2 stops
$542Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Europe flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Europe flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Barcelona, at $374 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $501.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Europe?

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 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,547 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe, 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 Francisco to Europe is October, when tickets cost $635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,041 and $930 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Europe?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Europe, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Europe, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Europe, 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 Francisco to Europe, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$205
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to London Gatwick Airport

Flights from San Francisco to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Europe 
GeraldFlew with Virgin AtlanticSFO-LHRJun 2025
Virgin Atlantic uses terminal 3. Much faster clearing customs than terminal 5
PallaviFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHRApr 2025
Eat at the lounge first so you are not stuck eating overcooked cheese ravioli
Verified travelerFlew with French BeeSFO-ORYOct 2024
Enjoy at The Club SFO lounge at Terminal 1, then walk only 10 minutes to Terminal A which is adjacent to the French Bee gate.
TapanFlew with British AirwaysSFO-LHROct 2024
Great baggage policy in BA.. The worst part was experience at London Heathrow airport. Security was slow, too many people. Almost lost connecting flight even with 2 hours layover.
LawrenceFlew with United AirlinesSFO-AMSJun 2024
Better stay up the night before tire yourself out before or you will have trouble sleeping on the plane, since you are taking off at 3pm local time but arriving around midnight origin time and morning at the destination.
Verified travelerFlew with ITA AirwaysSFO-FCOJul 2024
Pack light as they only allow one carry-on weighing 17 lbs or less. Economy seats are typical in that they are smaller with not much leg room and only tilt back to 120 degrees
MichaelFlew with CondorSFO-FRAJun 2024
Bring snacks, make sure you follow luggage guidelines,
benedictFlew with Turkish AirlinesSFO-ISTMar 2024
Polaris lounge is located in the G gate and Turkish flies from A gate. Go to G gate first if you want to hang out at the lounge
ThuFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALSFO-LISApr 2024
Weigh bags. They will check. Check in with gate or desk. Sometimes the e ticket will not work for boarding.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSFO-MUCFeb 2024
Try to find flights with layovers of two hours or more To prevent missing connecting flights.

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • Is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) a hub for any airline?

    As a major hub for United Airlines, this airline features a Polaris Lounge and a United Club location inside Internation Terminal G at the airport. Another benefit of using this airline at this airport is that they offer a very large selection of flights giving you flexibility in case of issues with your original flight.

  • Will I need a visa to fly from San Francisco to Europe?

    Citizens of the United States are fortunate to experience visa-free travel to countries within the Schengen area, covering a vast majority of European nations. This privilege grants stays of up to 90 days within any period of 180 days. However, it's crucial to be mindful that if you leave the Schengen area and subsequently return within the same 180 days, your previous stay will be deducted from your 90-day limit.

  • What is one of the most sustainable airlines I can choose for my trip to Europe?

    American Airlines is committed to improving the sustainability of its operations through various initiatives. These include the adoption of more fuel-efficient aircraft, as well as increased utilization of low-carbon fuel and innovative technologies. With a long-term objective of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, the airline has set ambitious interim targets. By undertaking these measures, American Airlines is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for the aviation sector.

  • Are there any other airports in the Los Angeles area I can use for a flight to Europe?

    If you are south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you might fly from John Wayne Airport (SNA), which offers one-stop flights to Heathrow Airport (LHR) aboard British Airways. If you are east of Los Angeles, one option is Ontario International Airport (ONT), where you can fly on one-stop flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) aboard American Airlines.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Europe?

    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 Francisco to Europe.

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

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

    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 from San Francisco to Europe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Europe?

    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 from San Francisco to Europe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Europe?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Europe is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $858 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Europe is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $985.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Frankfurt am Main $561 one-way - $795 round-trip; Istanbul $560 one-way - $1,075 round-trip; London $439 one-way - $662 round-trip
  • One of the most convenient ways to get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is to take the BART Yellow or Red Line from the Civic Center Station to the airport in about 30min.
  • If you're traveling on American Airlines to Europe, keep in mind that your carry-on bags must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 in. You can also bring a personal item that should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 in. There are no weight limits for either the carry-on or personal item.
  • When flying with United Airlines and intending to check baggage, please be aware that each bag must not exceed the dimensions of 30 x 20 x 12 in. and should not weigh more than 50 lb. However, if you're traveling in First or Business Classes, the weight limit for checked bags increases to 70 lb.
  • If you have an early morning flight to Europe from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you might consider staying at the Grand Hyatt at SFO, which lets you travel to the terminal quickly before your flight on the airport's AirTrain system.
  • Enhance your travel experience with the opulence of First Class on your upcoming Delta flight. Revel in the luxury of wider and more spacious seating, plus you'll also enjoy the privileges of Sky Priority service, ensuring a seamless and expedited travel experience from the beginning to the end of your journey.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Europe? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8810 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.0Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Jun 2025SFO - EWR
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Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Crew was unresponsive to request for a soda. Food was horrible and I’d venture to guess many others thought so as well by the amount that they trashed. Made me sick to my stomach and ended up in bed the remainder of the day once we arrived. Screaming child for 3/4 of the almost 8 hour flight. Crew had no headphones whatsoever for free or purchase. Seating way too tight and we upgraded our seats. I do not see us ever flying this airline again.

Standard short hop flight. No food, no entertainment. Just get in, get something to drink, and try to be as comfortable as you can for an hour.

Travelling coach, comfort is all in one's perspective. Movie choices were great. Food was OK. Flight crew were pleasant. Tip: If they come through asking if you want tea or coffee, do not ask for water. They get miffed. So use the call button after they pass through.

Cancelled my flight. Only option had a layover in Italy. No compensation for the 4 extra hours of travel time. The travel agency, cheapflightfares, blamed Scandinavian airlines and said there was nothing they could do. Scandinavian airlines said since it was booked through a travel agency there was nothing they could do. The entire thing was incredibly frustrating. Never booking through kayak or with Scandinavian again.

The seats were really cramped. The high backs on the chairs made you feel claustrophobic.

Maybe more diverse entertainment. Although the inflight cameras were amazing 10/10

Boarding was chaotic and the flight left late but arrived at a decent time. This may have been because of the sxsw festival that was going on.

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

Missed a connecting flight and SAS was at fault. I was awarded a $20 voucher in exchange for 8 hours of my time? Gfy.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross, boarding late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress.

The flight was delayed twice and because of that, we missed our connecting flight. British Airways then attempted to put us on the last flight to Milan from London which would have kept us in the airport for 12 hours. We had to speak to several levels of bureaucracy until BA management let us fly on a flight that only kept us in the airport for two hours. If there was an earlier flight, why weren’t we put on that flight from the start? Unacceptable behavior from what was once my favorite carrier.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

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