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Cheap Flights from San Jose to New York (SJC-NYC)

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

Mon, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 19
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11:01 am - 8:59 amSJC-EWR
18h 58m2 stops
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7:20 am - 2:39 pmEWR-SJC
10h 19m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4
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6:30 am - 4:53 pmSJC-EWR
7h 23m1 stop
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5:58 pm - 11:54 pmEWR-SJC
8h 56m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
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3:44 pm - 5:59 amSJC-EWR
11h 15m1 stop
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7:30 am - 3:45 pmEWR-SJC
11h 15m1 stop
$250Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:29 pmSJC-JFK
7h 29m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 9:08 pmJFK-SJC
11h 08m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:59 pmSJC-LGA
7h 59m1 stop
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10:59 am - 4:36 pmLGA-SJC
8h 37m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 6:29 amSJC-JFK
7h 42m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 10:31 pmJFK-SJC
9h 31m1 stop
$257Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:29 pmSJC-LGA
7h 29m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:02 pmLGA-SJC
9h 02m1 stop
$257United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 28
Delta Logo
7:00 pm - 6:10 amSJC-EWR
8h 10m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:16 pmEWR-SJC
9h 16m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 28
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 8:47 pmSJC-JFK
8h 42m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:20 pmJFK-SJC
9h 20m1 stop
$277Delta
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:30 pmSJC-EWR
8h 30m1 stop
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6:05 am - 1:22 pmEWR-SJC
10h 17m1 stop
$298United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to New York flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Jose to New York? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest San Jose to New York 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 Jose to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from San Jose to New York cost $280 and was between San Jose (SJC) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $280.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to New York?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Jose to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to New York, 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 Jose to New York is February, where tickets cost $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $426 and $405 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to New York, 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 Jose to New York, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from San Jose to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from San Jose to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to New York 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 Jose to New York

  • Can I park my car at San Jose Airport (SLC)?

    SJC offers six on-site parking lots and charges per day vary with each lot. Economy Parking lot 1 charges about $15 per day while lots 2, 3, and 5 charge about $30 per day. Lots 4 and 6 charge about $22 per day. You can park here either short-term or long-term, but you may want to check out off-site lots that are much cheaper.

  • Where are pet relief areas at San Jose Airport?

    There are four pet relief areas at San Jose International Airport. Three are located pre-security, two outside Terminal A and one outside Terminal B. The last one is located post-security, inside the passenger walkway between Gates 16 and 17.

  • How do I get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown New York?

    The Amtrak and NJ Transit trains are the fastest options as you'll avoid traffic. Take the AirTrain from any terminal to reach the Newark Airport Station and board a train to Downtown Manhattan. The trip takes about 45min. You can also take the Newark Airport Express that goes directly from Terminal A to the city center in about an hour.

  • Is there public transportation at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)?

    Taxis are the convenient option while the train is the cheaper option. Taxis are available outside Arrivals and travel time will be dependent on traffic. To take the subway, you’ll need to use the airport AirTrain to Jamaica Station then use the MTA E Subway to the city. Alternatively, you can take bus Q3 at Terminal 5, get off at Jamaica Station, then board QM Express to Manhattan.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to New York was $80 for a one-way ticket and $186 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and New York?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to New York?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to New York?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Jose to New York?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New York from San Jose?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Jose to New York.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to New York, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to New York are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose to New York?

    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 Jose to New York.

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

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

    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 New York with an airline and back to San Jose with another airline.

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

    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 New York from San Jose 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 Jose to New York

  • There’s only one major airport in San Jose, California, the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). It’s about 4 miles away from the city center. To get there from Downtown San Jose, board the Milpitas BART bus 60 that makes stops at Terminal A and B.
  • In New York, you’ll find three major airports: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JFK is about 16 miles away from Downtown Manhattan, LGA is about 11 miles away, while EWR is approximately 17 miles away.
  • Airlines offering flights from San Jose to JFK, EWR, and LGA include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. These airlines may not offer nonstop flights to all three airports, but you’ll find multiple one-stop flights.
  • If you get to San Jose Airport early, you can lounge at The Club SJC for about $45. When you arrive at JFK Airport, you’ll find numerous airline lounges, among them American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airlines, and a Centurion Lounge. Several airlines also have lounges at LaGuardia, some of them being Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada. There’s also a Centurion Lounge.
  • If you’re traveling as a family, you’ll find a children’s play area with life-size robots at San Jose International Airport. There’s a humanoid social robot named iPal at the iPal Playground. You’ll find other services, such as various dining and shopping options, pet relief areas, nursing rooms, Wi-Fi, charging outlets, and even showers at the first-class lounge.
  • If you arrive late at JFK Airport and need a place to stay overnight, you can stay at the TWA Hotel, which is within the airport premises. Newark Airport also has an on-site hotel, the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott that you can get to through their complimentary shuttles from all airport terminals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to New York. 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
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Really good except my daughter's tv broke during the flight so she could watch tv

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025HNL - JFK
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Really good except my daughter's tv broke during the flight so she could watch tv

Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

Major flight delays, it was a 1.5-hour delay. The gate kept changing about 3 times in Seattle. very hectic and chaotic.

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.

Wish I got An email stating that I needed to check in at hawaiian even if I made my ticket thru alaska. I had to walk to terminal A from Terminal B.

Great, overall. Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

They lock the bathrooms too soon before landing! My bladder was bursting for over an hour. Then the plane had to sit on the taxiway for 1 hour. People started rushing to the bathroom. Creating a dangerous situation.

I am shocked at how utterly mediocre the First Class experience was on Alaska Airlines- I really expected better. There was a delay with the food delivery, so we sat on the plane for an extra 30 minutes- not once during that time was I, nor anyone else in First Class offered anything at all, not even water. There's no tv or entertainment available? Really? In modern day? And the Wifi was $8 for the connection that actually works, but free for the connection that didn't work at all? What century is this? While friendly, the staff seemed to be much more concerned with their own personal time while working- listening to headphones, on their phones until someone needed them, I'm so disappointed I can't even believe I was able to find these words.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

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.

Boarding was tough as we had to take a bus out to the plane and walk up a lot of stairs. Difficult with heavy carry-ons that said I got an entire empty row of seats, which was excellent for an international flight. Food was very mediocre but happy with the comfort so not complaining.

After I checked in, I realized we had no seat assignment. It said they would be assigned at the gate. This was really frustrating because I usually use a lounge before flights, but I couldn't because I had to be at the gate to ensure we got our seat assignments. The gate agent arrived an hour before the flight left. I was the first one up to ask about seat assignments. She told us to wait for names to be called. Dozens of other passengers were paged, but we were not. Finally, I asked my husband to ask. He went up and was also told to wait. About 10 minutes later, they called for boarding. We still had not been told our seats. We went back to the desk and they were in a panic, saying we actually weren't on that flight. Then they made an announcement telling the stand by passengers to not board (in case we needed their seats). It was so stressful and unprofessional. Finally they gave us our seats. I have no idea what happened and why the two desk agents seemed to have conflicting ideas about our seats, whether we were on that flight etc.

Subject: Complaint Regarding Disrespectful Behavior by Delta Air Lines Staff at Boarding Gate Dear Delta Air Lines Team, I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the behavior of a staff member at the boarding gate today, May 14, 2025, at Las Américas International Airport. While we were preparing to board flight DL-1829 to New York, scheduled for 2:28 PM at gate T-11, we were informed that the aircraft was experiencing water system issues and that passengers were advised to use the restroom before boarding. I politely approached one of the Delta staff members to ask whether the lavatory would be partially or completely unavailable during the flight, as I am traveling with a baby in my arms. The employee’s response was extremely rude and arrogant. He replied, in an unnecessarily hostile tone, something along the lines of: “It’s either that or we cancel the flight — do you want us to cancel the flight?” This response lacked any empathy or professionalism. I understand that technical issues can arise, but that does not excuse such inappropriate treatment of passengers. I felt deeply disrespected and disappointed by the interaction. I sincerely hope appropriate measures are taken, and that all staff members receive the necessary training to treat passengers with courtesy, especially in delicate situations like this one.

This is speaking of the original flight leaving on April 30th(DL 1957) not the rebooked the following morning DL 9887. On April 30th, it was unusually crowded at Sangster International Airport (MBJ) the morning my mother and I arrived for our flight. She had to exceedingly long time for a wheelchair, once a wheelchair attendant arrived to take us to thru immigration and security then to go to gate the flight was boarding. We stayed on board for 3 1/2 hrs until the flight crew notified the passengers that flight indefinitely delayed so we had to stay by gate area. Before that my mom had to wait an additional 20-30 mins to deboard the plane. Was given food vouchers, by the time I came back the gate agents said the flight was gonna to reboard, so all the wheelchair passengers lined up. We waited an additional 45 mins, while I received a notification from kayak that the flight was cancelled. And on my delta app updated that flight was being detoured to Miami then from Miami back to JFK. We boarded the plane started to eat, then the flight crew notified us the flight was indeed being detoured & that how come the gate agents didn’t notified the passengers. We stayed on board for another 30-40 mins then was told by the captain that they tried all avenues to get the passengers back to JFK but the crew couldn’t continue the journey and the flight was cancelled. So we deboarded the plane again. Was told that we were going to be setup in hotels for the night. The hotel that we setup to go to wasn’t suitable for my mother’s needs and requested one nearby we were located in Jamaica. So any we had called a taxi to come to take us back where we stayed in Jamaica, that we had to pay out of own pockets.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

third trip overseas with delta recently where the TV did not work- not acceptable for a 8 hour flight! your food really has declined crew great and I am loyal to delta

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

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.

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

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

Overall great. I was forced to check my carry-on backpack from EWR to BOS but it came out on the luggage carousel so fast I didn't even get delayed for my pickup.

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

The flight was two hours late to take off. The captain kept making announcements in English, but the volume on the speakers was low and we could not hear him. The flight attendant’s French translation was loud and clear, but we couldn’t understand French. The crew was nowhere to be found to relay what the captain was announcing. Very frustrating experience. American has to do better.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

You ant watch TV if you don't have a device, the seats have more space, and the snacks are different.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Random carry-on baggage inspection before boarding for NO REASON. The crew kept talking loudly the entire time, making it impossible to rest. When I asked the crew for something, they said they would come back later but never did. It was an EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT and UNCOMFORTABLE flight.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

The flight was canceled and was bounced around time wise with my elderly parents. That being said the gentleman in custody service was amazingly helpful

It amaze me how other airlines leave on time and Spirit always have some type of delay. I’ve flown with Spirit many times, but it reached a point I’d rather pay twice the amount and not deal with this corporation they never do nothing to reimburse people for their time or headaches.

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Flight and crew were good, no complaints at all. Easy, uneventful, quick flight. The delays, cancelled flight, hold time to wait for customer service on the phone were not good. One person that answered told me the delays, first on the way to Newark, and again on way from Newark were due to weather (there was no weather on flight coming in); turns out that was not true. Multiple flights were delayed and cancelled that weekend- 6 for the trip leaving on Sunday from what customer service at the desk told me. Newark was having issues with air traffic controller I believe. So, getting false information and only options of rebook (for another day, or one with stops to get in the next day), refund or a credit valid for 5 years, did nothing to help me get to work the next day or get my son home for school that next day. There was no sort of compensation for the wait or cancellation from airline or from airport. Just out of pocket for the uber ride and the missed hours at work.

The seats! Do not nickel and dime! Be transparent about all your fees!

It was fine, Can’t blame you about airport issues.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

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