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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Orange County

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$122
Santa Ana
Santa Ana1 stop$165
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Los Angelesnonstop$122
Santa Ana
Santa Ana1 stop$165

Book Cheap Seattle to Orange County Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
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12:45 pm - 4:55 pmSEA-LGB
4h 10m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 10:30 pmLGB-SEA
8h 10m1 stop
$151Southwest
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Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 5:30 pmSEA-LGB
7h 20m1 stop
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8:00 am - 4:00 pmLGB-SEA
8h 00m2 stops
$156Southwest
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 9:45 pmSEA-LGB
4h 50m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 6:29 pmLGB-SEA
5h 24m1 stop
$159Delta
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Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 4:45 pmSEA-LGB
7h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 4:00 pmLGB-SEA
8h 00m2 stops
$161Southwest
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 5:07 pmSEA-SNA
5h 42m1 stop
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8:59 am - 11:59 amSNA-SEA
3h 00mnonstop
$165Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 1:07 pmSEA-SNA
4h 42m1 stop
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7:45 am - 10:50 amSNA-SEA
3h 05mnonstop
$166Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15
Delta Logo
7:30 pm - 10:21 pmSEA-SNA
2h 51mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 12:20 amSNA-SEA
7h 00m1 stop
$168Delta
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Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 pmSEA-SNA
5h 25m1 stop
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10:14 am - 1:14 pmSNA-SEA
3h 00mnonstop
$171Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:38 am - 3:42 pmSEA-SNA
7h 04m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 8:01 pmSNA-SEA
6h 41m1 stop
$173Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Frontier Logo
11:01 am - 5:39 pmSEA-SNA
6h 38m1 stop
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6:34 pm - 10:06 amSNA-SEA
15h 32m1 stop
$174Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Orange County flights

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

What is the cheapest Seattle to Orange County flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Orange County from Seattle found in the last 72 hours was to Santa Ana, at $178 round-trip. The most popular route is from Seattle (SEA) to Santa Ana (SNA), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $178.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to Orange County?

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 $441, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Orange County?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Orange County, 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 Seattle to Orange County is January, when tickets cost $147 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $272 and $258 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Orange County?

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Orange County?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Orange County, 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 Seattle to Orange County, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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Flights from Seattle to Orange County: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Seattle to Orange County 
KimberlyFlew with Alaska AirlinesSEA-SNAJul 2024
When going to Disneyland fly to this airport. Only 8 miles from Disneyland and super quick to check in and check out. Highly recommend this airport!
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSEA-SNAAug 2024
Flight was delayed 9-1/2 hours. Make sure you have somewhere to go in you have to check out of your hotel.

FAQs - booking Orange County flights

  • Can I rent a car at John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    Suppose you want to rent a car at SNA. If that’s the case, visit the lower level of the airport’s Arrivals area, between Terminals A and B. At this part of the airport, you will find counters for car rental agencies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

  • Where can I get assistance at John Wayne Airport?

    Suppose you need assistance once you land at John Wayne Airport. In that case, you’re welcome to visit the airport’s information desk, manned by friendly and knowledgeable staff situated across carousels 2 and 3 in the baggage claim area. Alternatively, you can seek assistance from one of the airport’s ambassadors, easily recognizable in their red vests.

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA)?

    If you plan to travel to Orange County with an infant, you can breastfeed him/her at SEA in the Mother’s Room situated inside the Kid’s Play Area or the nursing suites found near Gates A9, C10, N2, D10, D23, and the Main Terminal at the airport’s train station. If your child is a bit older, they can have fun at the airport’s play area, between Central Terminal and A Gates.

  • Is Seattle/Tacoma International Airport accessible to all?

    SEA is a disabled-friendly airport. To cater to disabled passengers that pass through it, it has invested in accessible restrooms spread throughout the airport, strategically placed ramps, and elevators. Additionally, it has invested in vision assistance by partnering with Aira to help people who are blind and have low vision safely navigate the airport and portable induction loops to amplify sounds for passengers with T-coil hearing aids. As if that’s not enough, it offers the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard program to cater to passengers with invisible disabilities.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Orange County?

    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 Seattle to Orange County.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Seattle to Orange County 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 Seattle to Orange County?

    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 Seattle to Orange County 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 Seattle to Orange County?

    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 Seattle to Orange County 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 Orange County?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Orange County is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $257 on average. Morning departures are around 22% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Orange County is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $347.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Orange County

  • You can board your flight to Orange County at Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle. Situated 23 km south of Downtown Seattle, this airport is a hub for Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Alternatively, you can board your flight at Paine Field Airport (PAE), approximately 40 km from Seattle. PAE has the more convenient boarding experience of the two, as it experiences lesser traffic.
  • Upon reaching Orange County, you will arrive at John Wayne Airport (SNA). Situated less than 10 km from the heart of Orange County, it is surrounded by cities such as Irvine, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa.
  • To travel to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport from Seattle, you can board a bus, tram, taxi, or shuttle. You should board a bus or hop in a shared shuttle if you’re on a budget, a taxi if you’re in a rush, and a tram if you’d like to balance speed and cost.
  • In case you’re a serving military officer or an immediate family member of one, you can comfortably wait for your flight at SEA’s remarkable USO Lounge. Situated on the Landside of the Main Terminal, this lounge boasts comfortable seating, magazines, tasty refreshments, and a variety of snacks.
  • You can fly from SEA to SNA directly, given that Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer non-stop flights on this route. Since the tickets for non-stop flights covering this route are usually in high demand, reserve yours as early as you can on KAYAK.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Orange County

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Orange County. 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 Seattle to Orange County? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11329 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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I would like if it had happened already. I'm still waiting for it.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025SEA - OAK
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I would like if it had happened already. I'm still waiting for it.

Almost 3 hr delay in Settle with very little information available to passengers. They boarded the plane and we waited for a long time inside the plane as well.

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Flight was cancelled, then rebooked on a flight that I was unable to get through since they had closed the gate.

Alaska Airlines adds time to flight time to make up for late departures. Also Alaska Airlines destroyed my suitcase and I had to buy another suitcase for return flight. Very frustrating and not sure I would fly Alaska Airlines again.

Landed and parked in back of larger jet. Cabin filled with jet exhaust. Left many with headache. I got sick to my stomach. Scrambled to find airsick bags

Plane seats are comfortable and seemed more roomy than others I have been on. Playing was clean and flight crew friendly. Passengers who have a connecting flight should however be allowed off the plane first

flights on time, flights that were leaving when scheduled..having the alaska people on the phone and most of all getting rid of the new atmos website it is terrible!!!!!!!!

Only issue was at the gate the clerk tried to get us to check our carry on bags. When I questioned the other clerk said, the flight isn't full, they are fine to carry on

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

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

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

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

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

The crew was quite good, they came by often with drinks or to collect trash. But what wasn't nice was the flight was over weigh and several people had to be rebooked. I was questioned whether I should have a seat when I was getting to it. The in-flight entertainment kept buffering and interrupting. And the route took the airplane through high winds which caused us a longer flight

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

Flight was smooth and comfortable. We were able to check a bag at counter due to full flight and boarded with an earlier group. We were there very early and didn’t hear the gate change just noticed our flight was no longer displayed st the gate. There were two other flights with gate shuffles - may be unavoidable but not desirable. First time I had to print my own luggage tag and attach at arrival. Not a fan of that process.

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

I received an email from Kayak with confirmation number for Hawaiian and another for Alaska. I received emails from Kayak for both my outbound and return flight to say "time to check in." Despite trying each number (Hawaiian and Alaska), I could not check in for outbound or return. It was then confusing at the airport - I hda "no place to go" to figure out how to check in. All the kiosks are marked "scan bag,etc." I wandered around with no agent to talk to. That was a bit stressful. Either Kayak, or airline, needed better communication on what to expect and to do.

When I purchased my ticket, it said i was flying with Hawaii airlines. Which is now operated by Alaska. Naturally I went to check in with Hawaii airlines once at the airport. However, there was no one at the desk until 7 am and their kiosk couldn’t find my tickets. I went over to Alaska and they said they couldn’t help me and to wait for Hawaii. My flight left at 7:15 so I didn’t have time to wait. They even told me to ask United which was next to the Hawaii desk what time Hawaii opened. I called the Hawaii airlines number and the operator told me to ask Alaska for help since my flight was operated by Alaska. So I went back and almost got brushed off again and sent to Hawaii. The Alaska desk attendant told me to check in at their kiosk but it didn’t work. I ran over to an older lady who was helping check bags and asked for help printing my boarding passes. Thankful she was able to do it right away! This whole debacle took a little over an hour. I wish there was better communication and knowledge between the two airlines because it could have been easily handled if everyone between the two airlines was on the same page. Once I ran through the airport to get to my gate, we were greeted with a smile and they seemed glad we made our flight! We were the last to board and barely made it. After the headache our flight was great! No complaints there.

Biggest issue: awfully narrow seats, + not a lot of leg room. Other than that, everything was good. Cabin crew seemed like very nice people.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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