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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Manchester (SFO-MAN)

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

Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
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9:30 pm - 12:15 pmSFO-MAN
31h 45m2 stops
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10:10 am - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
36h 25m1 stop
$553Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 6
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4:20 pm - 10:05 amSFO-MAN
33h 45m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 4:05 pmMAN-SFO
30h 55m1 stop
$562TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
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4:35 pm - 4:15 pmSFO-MAN
15h 40m1 stop
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12:15 pm - 8:52 pmMAN-SFO
40h 37m2 stops
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
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9:30 pm - 9:05 amSFO-MAN
28h 35m2 stops
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8:30 pm - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
26h 05m2 stops
$604Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 6
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7:40 pm - 9:20 amSFO-MAN
29h 40m1 stop
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12:55 pm - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
33h 40m2 stops
$605Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 6
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 10:35 amSFO-MAN
30h 55m2 stops
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1:55 pm - 2:35 pmMAN-SFO
32h 40m2 stops
$611Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Mar 19
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5:35 pm - 10:35 amSFO-MAN
34h 00m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 5:05 pmMAN-SFO
30h 55m1 stop
$614TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 23
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5:40 pm - 4:50 pmSFO-MAN
15h 10m1 stop
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8:10 am - 3:55 pmMAN-SFO
15h 45m1 stop
$624Aer Lingus
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 2
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6:45 pm - 12:40 amSFO-MAN
21h 55m3 stops
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6:25 am - 11:09 pmMAN-SFO
24h 44m3 stops
Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 7
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5:40 pm - 8:25 pmSFO-MAN
18h 45m1 stop
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9:25 am - 3:55 pmMAN-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
$666Aer Lingus
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Manchester flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Manchester 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 Francisco to Manchester?

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

For San Francisco to Manchester, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Manchester back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Manchester, 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 Manchester is November, where tickets cost $690 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,333 and $1,175 respectively.

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

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 Manchester, 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 Manchester, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$218
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 47% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Manchester

When to book flights from San Francisco to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Manchester 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 Francisco to Manchester

  • What services are offered for travelers with special needs?

    For passengers who need assistance getting around the airport, a complimentary wheelchair service is available. If you have any accessibility needs, SFO recommends that you make arrangements with your airline ahead of your trip.

  • How do I get to downtown Manchester from the Manchester Airport?

    There is no faster way to get to the city center than by taxi, and you can expect to pay around £16.60 ($20). If you're looking to get a taxi from Manchester Airport, you have a few options. You can book one in advance, or just hail one on the day. There are plenty of local taxi services that operate in the area.

  • Which is the quickest way to get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) is the best way to get to SFO from downtown San Francisco. It's quick, easy, and low cost. Plus, you avoid traffic and can be at the airport in approximately 30 minutes.

  • What is the best place to smoke at SFO?

    For the safety of all our passengers, smoking is not allowed in any public area of the airport. This rule applies to electronic cigarettes and vaping devices that emit scents. You are not allowed to smoke inside the terminals, but SFO has designated smoking areas outside. If you have a connecting flight, you will need to go outside the terminal to smoke, and then go through security again.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Manchester?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Manchester was $218 for a one-way ticket and $553 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Manchester?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Manchester?

    San Francisco and Manchester are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Manchester.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Manchester?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Manchester?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Manchester from San Francisco?

    Dublin is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Manchester.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Manchester, Scandinavian Airlines or Aer Lingus?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Manchester are Scandinavian Airlines and Aer Lingus. With an average price for the route of $803 and an overall rating of 7.3, Scandinavian Airlines is the most popular choice. Aer Lingus is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $918 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Manchester.

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

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

    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 Manchester with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MAN 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 Francisco to Manchester?

    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 Manchester from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Manchester

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a host and a central hub for several airlines, including Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, and TAP Air Portugal. This provides many flights, meaning there is a low probability you can miss a flight to any destination.
  • The SFO Kids’ Spot at the San Francisco International Airport is the perfect place for families traveling to Manchester to relax and let their kids have fun. The Exploratorium of San Francisco's weather-related exhibits and a crawling apparatus are featured in this interactive children's area. It is located on Terminal 3, Boarding Area F near Gate D1 to D18, post-security.
  • SFO is a pet-friendly airport, with animal relief areas thatprovide animals in transit with access to water and food bowls, as well as a designated area to relieve themselves. Animal relief areas are available 24 hours a day and are situated in fully fenced and landscaped areas that are accessible for the disabled.
  • If you're looking for a place to get a quick bite after your long flight from San Francisco, The Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN) is the perfect area. They have a great selection of food and drink options to choose from, so you're sure to find something to your liking. You'll find it at Terminal 2, past the security checkpoint on the airside. The Escape Lounge is the perfect place to relax before your flight. With comfortable sofas and free drinks and snacks, it's the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of the airport.
  • Did you arrive in Manchester Airport (MAN) earlier than expected and need something to do before leaving for your accommodation? The Runway Visitor Park is the perfect place to see planes taking off or to take a tour of the facility.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Manchester. 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 San Francisco to Manchester? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7987 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

10.0 ExcellentRobert, Jul 2025DTW - LHR
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Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

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.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

I really enjoyed how clean and big the aircraft was, as well as how friendly the crew was.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

Painful seats for a 10 hour flight. There’s a very hard flat board in the seat that goes up to half the back and after 7 hours it gets impossible to find the right position to avoid the pain.

I paid for the seat with more leg room but on the day of my departure my seat was changed. I brought it to the airline costumer service and he was able to change it back. The person sitting next to me had the same exact issue.

SAS is very good at service, the lounge was great, and flights were on time. Boarding is fast and efficient!

Great experience. Typically do klm to Amsterdam but may start taking this flight in future - greatxexperience.

The food was wonderful! The blankets and pillows were a nice touch and the staff were very accommodating, making frequent rounds to offer food, drink, etc. We were also told in advance when to expect meals to arrive, which is thoughtful. I liked the early notification about the lack of headphones as well, although unfortunately I'm not sure we received on for the first leg of the trip, which would have been nice to prepare for. The seats are a bit tight, and the bright monitors on the wall were on during an overnight trip, making it difficult to sleep for those close to them. .

My experience with Aer Lingus was nice, and I would be happy to fly with them again. However, my seat pocket had not been cleaned and had dirty wipes in it. I have flown with Aer Lingus before and do not recall anything like that happening, so presumably this was a one-off kind of thing. For the meal, I asked if there was possibly one without my allergens and the flight attendant gave me the one she thought would be fine. She did not know what allergens were in it, but when I received the meal the allergens were all listed right on the top of the package, so I was confused about why she didn’t know how to check what they were. In future, I will see if it’s possible to request an allergen-free meal ahead of time. But overall, I had a pleasant experience. My experience with Underpricer was very unenjoyable and because of them I do not plan to book through Kayak in the future. I have used Kayak numerous times, but this booking experience was so unpleasant. They called me numerous times and also emailed me to try to get me to select a seat. However, when I had a question later on, I was kept on hold for 20/30 minutes before I finally hung up. I also emailed them but never received a response, which I did not appreciate, especially given their previous frequent calls when they wanted something from me.

I appteciate the very courteous staff. The flight was good. Something that wasn't good was that my bag was only checked as far as Dublin and I had a connecting flight to Vienna. (That was a mistake the ORD desk made.) Fortunately the desk at DUB was able to re-tag without me having to re-check in (which initially it seemed I might have to do.)

Charging for coffee on a business class fare??? And to not even mention it? Inexcusable. Boarding and disembarking was pathetic. Could not use a jetway on either end. Had to use stairs and walk across tarmac at origination and use stairs and be bussed to terminal at destination.

Aer Lingus was fabulous.nhowever, Aiirfare Assist who Kayak routes me to to purchase tickets for m was awful. They messed up my reservation so bad that after about six hours on the phone with them over the week before departure, I had been choice but to show up at the airport. The Aer Lingus staff were amazing and got it sorted out but I would recommend not using Airfare Assist.

It was excellent! The plane left Chicago early. Arrived in Dublin early. The crew was excellent! It was a great experience.

The food was mediocre, the coffee was terrible. The entertaining selection was plentiful. They lost my checked luggage which put a damper on my 10-day vacation.

Weeeeeeell, you folks know economy class on Airbuses well--you're packed in like sardines. We may actually spring for more expensive seats next time, with a little room to stretch out. NO room to stretch out in Airbus economy class! :-) Apart from this, the food was decent (considering that it's mass-produced, and has severe spatial restrictions of its own), the staff were friendly enough, and there was a wide selection of movies, etc. to watch. Overall, I'd tend to use the word "adequate" rather than "exceptional" for my experience. But really, how could it be otherwise?

Seats were less comfortable and tight from Newark to Dublin, than my second flight ( small segment from Dublin to Lyon). Movie audio was with frying sound overall. Yet the worst was as follows: one male, (dark hair , glasses on) from the crew member was so cold and rough, while I remained with constancy polite and kind. Per exple with the noise level I could not hear him at first for beverages, he rolled his eyes at the third times I finally heard him. From the start, loading my small hand bags , he directly spoke to me and said “ I had to keep my shopping bad by my seat, under , while there was sufficient room and I was among the last to sit. I show him the space , his face was always dull, stoic, not welcoming as the usual crew members from any airline companies are. When I think of my experience I liard w Aer Lingus, this is the image that gets back to me. Needless to say that as a passenger and client, I felt belittled since all this happened in front of the surrendering passengers. It s an affront and not a pleasant feeling especially when being traveling which oftentimes involves stress with carrying, and making it on time. I m not happy with the experience I had to be honest and I fly four times a year. Thank you for allowing me to share this statement with your company.

The seat spacing was good. The food, not so good... typical airline food. 😕

One cold drinks service. No snacks with drinks. No tomato juice or apple juice, coke - only fanta or sprite then ran out of that. Went to gally after meal service no one there / no self service for water at least. Waited 25 min for cabin crew to assist. No recycling of cardboard/ plastic - all put to garbage. Breakfast was a nutrigrain bar and an orange juice. Also I'm sure I booked a flight with checked luggage allowance but had to buy extra when I had my booking confirmation. Movies were good. Chairs comfy. Pillow and blanket and ac vents.

Very good crew. The seating in economy plus was excellent, and I slept most of the way. The diabetic meal that I requested was almost tasteless--about a 2 on a ten-point scale.--so I ate little. And why bother serving dinner to fliers at midnight?! I had eaten a meal at the airport six hours earlier. A good breakfast would be better.

Flight was delayed. Though I checked in with BA live chat three times, our special meals were not provided.

My experience with British Airways is excellent, thanks for all 🫶🏻✈️

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

The crew is very friendly and helpful. The food is good for airplane food. The flight is long and hard to sleep. The leg space is great. The plane arrived in plenty of time.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Captain sick. Unable to get replacement so delayed me 30 hours, many others delayed 54 hours. TOTALLY DESTROYED ALL MY PLANS, including lost my rental car which would now cost over 5 times what I paid so stuck with buses n trains... lost hotel reservations.... HORRIBLE!!!

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

Very crowded, no real explanation of food "chicken or pasta?" After dinner no drinks service. Plane was clean, but little help with finding soaces fir luggage to get into overhead bins. Many passengers putting 2 bags, hats, duty free in overhead bins so no space for roll ons

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

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