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Cheapest round-trip
$105
Typical prices: $159-$281
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/8Thu 10/15
SRQ - IND • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$37
Typical prices: $133-$216
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/1
SRQ - IND • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis (SRQ-IND)

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

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
Allegiant Air Logo
5:26 pm - 7:43 pm
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IND
2h 17mnonstop
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8:28 pm - 10:45 pm
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2h 17mnonstop
$105Allegiant Air
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 11:18 am
SRQ
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IND
2h 18mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 11:17 am
IND
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SRQ
2h 17mnonstop
$138Allegiant Air
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 11:44 am
SRQ
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IND
39h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:28 pm - 10:45 pm
IND
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2h 17mnonstop
$234Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:18 am
SRQ
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IND
2h 18mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 7:51 pm
IND
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SRQ
24h 03m
2 stops
$240Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
12:58 pm - 6:07 pm
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IND
5h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:52 pm
IND
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SRQ
4h 31m
1 stop
$297American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 9:40 pm
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IND
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 11:00 am
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5h 35m
1 stop
$320Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
7:20 am - 11:30 am
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4h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 11:35 am
IND
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4h 55m
1 stop
$320Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 3:19 pm
SRQ
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IND
4h 19m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:23 pm
IND
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SRQ
6h 23m
1 stop
$320Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 10:14 pm
SRQ
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IND
4h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:20 am
IND
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SRQ
5h 20m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 1:30 pm
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IND
6h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:00 am
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4h 00m
1 stop
$333Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sarasota to Indianapolis flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Indianapolis from Sarasota usually cost between $181 and $301 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $105 on Allegiant Air (Oct 8-Oct 15).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sarasota to Indianapolis, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Indianapolis, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis, 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 Sarasota to Indianapolis is December, where tickets cost $169 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $394 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $210, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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FAQs for booking flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis

  • Which airlines from Sarasota to Indianapolis use the origin and destination airports as hubs?

    Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is the primary hub for Delta Air Lines. It serves many destinations linking several cities. In addition, Indianapolis International Airport is the hub for FedEx Express. This airport links many American cities.

  • What are the popular layovers on the Sarasota to Indianapolis route?

    Most airlines offer nonstop flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis. However, several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, have one or more stops. Thus, consider checking the airline flight route to know the type of journey to expect and avoid extended layovers. The common layover cities on this route include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Chicago. In addition, the layover duration and city vary among airlines.

  • What amenities can passengers expect after upgrading to business class on flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    Passengers flying business class from Sarasota to Indianapolis can enjoy a smooth journey and numerous amenities, including priority check-in and boarding, additional luggage allowance, access to the VIP lounges, premium dining, complimentary drinks, extra legroom, in-flight entertainment, amenity kits, noise-cancelling headphones, and a lie-flat seat.

  • Which nearby airlines are served by Indianapolis International Airport?

    Besides Indianapolis, Indiana International Airport serves several nearby cities. For example, you can visit Plainfield to the west, Speedway to the northeast, Mooresville to the southwest, Brownsburg to the northwest, Greenwood to the southeast, Beech Grove to the east, and Lawrence to the northeast. A bus at the airport terminal can connect you to the city of your choice. However, if you need the freedom and flexibility to explore several cities, consider renting a vehicle from the car rental agencies at the airport to drive at your own pace.

  • How many flights are there between Sarasota and Indianapolis per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Sarasota and lands in Indianapolis, with an average flight time of 2h 21m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sarasota to Indianapolis was $37 for a one-way ticket and $105 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sarasota and Indianapolis?

    A passport is not required to fly from Sarasota to Indianapolis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    On your way to Indianapolis, you’ll fly out from Sarasota Bradenton Intl. You’ll be landing at Indianapolis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sarasota to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sarasota to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sarasota and Indianapolis, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Sarasota to Indianapolis on on Monday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $375 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $407 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    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 Sarasota to Indianapolis.

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

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

    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 Indianapolis with an airline and back to Sarasota with another airline. Booking your flights between Sarasota and IND 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 Sarasota to Indianapolis?

    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 Indianapolis from Sarasota 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 Sarasota to Indianapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $151 or less one-way and $169 or less round-trip.
  • American Airlines offers a sustainable journey from Sarasota to Indianapolis. This airline is committed to reducing carbon emissions by using sustainable aviation fuel and recycling aluminum cans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 to protect future generations.
  • Most cheap flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis charge competitive prices. These low-cost options, including flights from Delta, Allegiant Air, and American Airlines, are the best choice if you need to save a few bucks on your journey.
  • You can travel from Downtown Sarasota to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) by taking the 99 bus. The trip takes about 17 minutes. Other alternatives include a taxi or town car that gets you to the airport in around 8 minutes.
  • Passengers with dietary needs can book Delta Air Lines on cheap flights from Sarasota to Indianapolis. You can choose a vegetarian, low-cholesterol, or diabetic meal, depending on your preference. However, the airline recommends you order at least 24 hours before departure to avoid last-minute issues.
  • The best way to travel from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Downtown Indianapolis is by taking the 8 bus to arrive in the downtown area in approximately 38 minutes. If you need an alternative method of transit, consider driving a rental car or a taxi, especially if you have a heavy piece of luggage, to get downtown in around 18 minutes.

Prefer to fly direct from Sarasota to Indianapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sarasota Bradenton Intl to Indianapolis.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport to Indianapolis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sarasota Bradenton Intl to Indianapolis

Monday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Saturday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

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Direct returns

Indianapolis to Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Monday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Friday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Saturday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Sunday

Allegiant Air,Southwest

Allegiant Air,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Sarasota to Indianapolis

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4222 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Eveeyrime I fly they are begging for bags due to cabin overhead space. What they should so ia take the bags that are clearly too big to fit wheels first on their side. And those of us who give up the bag should really get their bags first. When boarding, nobody wants stupid jokes about how hot it is on board. Give us some cool air. Im usually sick from the heat by the time we take off.

6.0 GoodVera, Jul 2026
MCO - BNA
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Eveeyrime I fly they are begging for bags due to cabin overhead space. What they should so ia take the bags that are clearly too big to fit wheels first on their side. And those of us who give up the bag should really get their bags first. When boarding, nobody wants stupid jokes about how hot it is on board. Give us some cool air. Im usually sick from the heat by the time we take off.

Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

Wish that they would space out the boarding a little. COVID is still around and is real. No entertainment. Miss the peanuts.

There were NO working plugs at the Sarasota Airport to charge your phone. Come on people can't you put something in while you renovate?

Worst southwest ride. First the flight was delayed and they toggled between departure times for hours. The plane flithy broken cookies on the floor, seat back pockets filled with trash. The plane smelled horrible. The crew didn’t seem to want to be there , tossing snacks from a passenger is Totally unacceptable.

Boarding was quick and i made my connection early due to early arrival time

My flight was canceled, and instead of rebooking me on a non-stop first-class flight for the same day, which I originally had, Delta rebooked me on a one-stop flight for the following day. When I checked the Delta app, I noticed that there were available flights for both the same day and the next day. I believe this indicates poor management on their part.

My flight was delayed and I got back around 3.5 hours later than expected. I had to get a new connecting flight

I had only one problem. The temperature on the flight was too COLD. I froze throughout the flight. I thought it might be only my problem but when I went to the restroom during the flight, I saw several people huddling in their jackets. A couple had their winter coats on and I was jealous since I had only a very light jacket.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No entertainment. Plane was so small had to pink tag a carry on ive used for 20 years easily on board. The fact the flight got in at midnight, had to wait for crew in fort wayne to allow the plane to approach the gate, THEN had to wait for bag on jet bridge made experience irritating at best.

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

My daughter dropped her cell phone right through the crack between walkway and plane. Right in front of myself, the lead flight attendant and crew below. In slow motion we all watched. The crew was on it as they got her phone back to her. Surprisingly, not damaged! This same head flight attendant was hilarious on the speaker! Loved his humor! Pilots were very clear to hear. Sometimes there’s a lot of noise interference or they sound muffled, but this time I could understand everything that was spoken. One more positive experience was renting a car through Allegiant which was my first time. We got a great car deal through Alamo and the car was really nice too, 2024 Blazer.

How is it that every American flight from DFW to IND is significantly delayed? This is the third time in two months I have been delayed flying out of DFW - ALWAYS for a maintenance issue. Makes me want to drop flying American altogether…or maybe flying through Dallas. Miserable experience.

Pilots were fantastic - super smooth. First Class flight attendant was very attentive. Main Cabin flight attendant should try to smooth the rough edges of her voice - very shrill / punitive. Hurt my ears just to listen to her. Recognize they have a (tough) job to do - but tone over speakers needs to be less like scolding a 5 year old.

Delayed and horrible communication and sat on flight for an hour before taking off

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

A very good flight. All personnel were gracious and pleasant. Good flight. No complaints.

American Airlines should be ashamed of their performance on AA1506 on August 14th from DFW to IND. First of all, after we got to the originally assigned gate C7, we were notified with too little notice for a first-flight out situation that the flight would depart from gate A25 in an entirely different terminal -- not just a gate or two away from the original gate. That was the first hiccup that started our day off poorly. It just got worse. Let it be known that the flight crew and gate agents were all as helpful as they could be during all that followed. However, the flight was a horrible mess of an ordeal. The plane was warm and uncomfortable on a hot Dallas morning when we boarded. And apparently we had to get underway for the a/c to be powered up. There was no other explanation for why we had to sit there in the heat. But before we could power up, some paperwork had to be completed, if we heard the announcement clearly enough. Then a "minor" maintenance issue had to be fixed -- but it was enough of an issue that we all had to deplane while it was being fixed, apparently because it was "too warm" on the plane for us to sit there in case the "minor" issue took too long to fix. And after we all finally deplaned and were hanging around the counter for news about when we could reboard, then a flight attendant came up and notified the gate agent that there a passenger at the rear of the plane had caused a major spill of some sort getting up and out of the plane. Turns out that was a bigger and longer delay than whatever the initial mechanical issue caused. According the gate announcements, the mechanical issue had been fixed relatively quickly in due course. But a seat was soaked and had to be cleaned up by a spill. A subsequent announcement then said that the seat belts were affected by the spill and had to cleaned. Then, either the seats or seat belts or both had to be replaced. At each of these announcements, the phrase "we're trying to get maintenance here as soon as we can" kept coming up. Clearly the gate agents were as frustrated as the passengers. After all was said and done, a minor mechanical issue and a major cabin spill issue caused a 3+ hour delay in our flight. American Airlines should be ashamed of its performance on this flight.

Gate check in of luggage was smooth at DCA and luggage came out fast in IND.

Flight was delayed by one hour, then another 1/2 hour then cancelled and changed till the next day. We were not allowed to get our luggage & put up in a dirty hotel. I had cockroaches in the bathroom. When I finally arrived home…i noticed the airline had damaged the zipper on my suitcase.

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