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Cheapest round-trip
$853
Typical prices: $1,246-$1,897
Royal Air Maroc
Mon 1/15Tue 1/23
JFK - DLA • 1 stop
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$536
Typical prices: $768-$1,034
Egyptair
Mon 11/12
IAD - DLA • 1 stop
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Douala

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23
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8:00 pm - 4:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLA Douala
26h 25m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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5:25 am - 5:55 pmDLA  Douala-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 30m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$853Royal Air Maroc
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 18
Royal Air Maroc Logo
9:00 pm - 4:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLA Douala
26h 25m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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5:25 am - 5:55 pmDLA  Douala-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 30m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$856Royal Air Maroc
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 12:05 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLA Douala
33h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole
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12:35 pm - 8:00 pmDLA  Douala-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 25m3 stops Malabo Santa Isabel Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny
$1,060Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:45 pm - 11:35 amEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
32h 50m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
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1:25 pm - 7:15 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
35h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,062Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Dec 4
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8:00 pm - 4:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLA Douala
26h 25m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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5:25 am - 7:27 amDLA  Douala-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 02m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,106Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 11:35 amEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
32h 20m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
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10:40 am - 7:15 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
14h 35m1 stop Lome
$1,143Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, May 14
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9:20 pm - 11:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLA Douala
20h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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3:45 am - 11:35 amDLA  Douala-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
36h 50m1 stop Istanbul
$1,190Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, May 14
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1:30 pm - 1:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLA Douala
30h 10m2 stops Istanbul Yaoundé Nsimalen
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3:45 am - 7:50 pmDLA  Douala-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 05m1 stop Istanbul
$1,190Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 9
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5:05 pm - 9:00 pmEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
21h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Malabo Santa Isabel
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11:35 pm - 2:45 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
21h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,221KLM
Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17
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5:15 pm - 9:25 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DLA Douala
22h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:00 pm - 3:05 pmDLA  Douala-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
22h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,334KLM
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Douala

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Douala?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Douala is the cheapest route at $853 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Douala is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $1,190.

How much is a flight to Douala?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Douala costs $1,494, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from New York average $1,283, while Chicago runs a bit higher at $1,382.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Douala?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Douala at $1,519 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $1,610.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Douala?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Douala with an average price of $1,213 round-trip.
•July ($1,836) and December ($1,804) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Douala?

Night flights to Douala are the cheapest at $1,409 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,648.

What is a good deal for flights to Douala?

Flights under $1,246 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Douala at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•New York $1,062
•Washington, D.C. $1,182
•Chicago $1,188.

When are flights to Douala the cheapest?

Flights to Douala are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Douala

 
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Brussels Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Ethiopian Air

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on Turkish Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for flights to Douala

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$536
Beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 153% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Douala

When to book flights to Douala

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Your questions about flights to Douala, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Douala is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Douala is around $1,246 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Douala?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Douala are from:
    • New York, from $853 round-trip
    • Washington, D.C., from $1,190 round-trip
    • Chicago, from $1,232 round-trip

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Douala?

    Last-minute fares to Douala (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 8% higher than the average round-trip fare of $1,494.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Douala?

    Air Tahiti Nui operates the most flights from the United States to Douala at 0 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Douala. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How do I get from the airport to Douala?

    Douala International Airport is about 6 miles from central Douala, and it is about a 20min drive. You can catch a taxi 24 hours a day from the airport, but you must negotiate the price before the trip begins. There is a public bus system that has a route from the airport to the city center, and there are mini-van shuttles available to various destinations in central Douala.

  • Which airlines offer flights to Douala International Airport?

    There are several airlines that offer flights to Douala International Airport including United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, Brussels Airlines and Linear Air Taxi. You can book your flight with any of these airlines through our KAYAK website.

  • Are there lounges that are available to all passengers, or do you have to pay a fee?

    There are several lounges at the airport for all the passengers, including the VIP lounge, and these are accessible for a fee or subscription plan. Individual airlines may have their own lounge areas for their passengers, so check with your airline to find out what options will be available to you. The main Club Market VIP Lounge in the main hall is usually open from 7.00 am to 3.00 pm, except on Wednesdays and Fridays, when it’s open from around 3.00 pm to 10.30 pm.

  • Do I need a visa to enter Douala?

    U.S. citizens traveling to Cameroon and Douala must have a visa to be able to enter the country. You may be denied check-in before departure or entry on arrival without one. Your passport must be valid for six months from your arrival date, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination for yellow fever. Currently, the process takes about a week, but you must apply at least 90 days before your planned entry.

  • Which are the most common layovers when flying from New York to Douala?

    As you book your trip from New York to Douala, many airlines offer one- or two-stop journeys between the cities. Suppose John F. Kennedy is your departure station; Turkish Airlines operates through its Istanbul Airport (IST) hub, while Air France transits via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • Which airlines allow flight upgrades when flying from the US to Douala?

    Major long-haul airlines allow passengers to upgrade their flight statuses, such as American Airlines, Air France, KLM, British Airways, and Lufthansa. Upgrades may be offered when booking the ticket, during check-in, or at the gate before departure. It might be best to check with your airline on the availability of the service.

  • How can I conveniently fly to Douala from the southeastern United States?

    Those traveling from the southeastern part of the United States will likely catch their flights at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida. Although other airports exist in the region, such as Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), MIA is the busiest airport for international passengers.

  • What kid seat regulations must visitors know if they plan to use Douala’s car rentals?

    The Cameroonian law requires all front and rear-seat passengers to buckle up while driving unless medically exempted. Kids aged eight or below must be restrained in child safety seats or boosters and occupy back seats when traveling in Douala.

Your guide to booking Douala flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Douala, book around 8 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 15% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Douala, a good round-trip fare is around $1,246. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Douala in January. Round-trip fares historically average $1,213, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $239 per round-trip. Evening flights to Douala average $1,409 compared to $1,648 for noon flights.
  • You can make duty free purchases in the arrival hall of Douala International Airport (DLA) to take advantage of tax-free shopping before heading into Douala.
  • If you need assistance as you make your way through the airport, there is an information desk in the main terminal area as well as roaming staff who are bilingual in French and English to help.
  • You may purchase SIM cards from merchants at the Douala International Airport (DLA) that will provide you 4G Internet service on your phone, tablet, or laptop without a subscription. The airport also provides a variety of chargers for phones and computers if needed.
  • If you have a Visa, Mastercard, other international credit card, or a card issued by a bank in Cameroon, you will be able to get cash in CFA Francs using one of the ATMs at the airport when you arrive. You can also exchange your currency for CFA Francs at the currency exchange office when it is open.
  • There are bars, restaurants, and other food service options in the gate area as well as in the main terminal if you would like a refreshment upon your arrival in Douala.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular departure station for American tourists flying to Douala and landing at Douala International Airport (DLA). The establishment is a major regional operating base and a hub for Alaska and United Airlines, and passengers enjoy expedited services.
  • When you arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA) for the US, remember that the facility serves several other towns in the neighborhood. For instance, if you will be visiting Mutengene, Dibombari, Bonaberi, and Muyuka, you will have to land at DLA first before connecting to these destinations by taxi, bus, or car rental.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Douala

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Douala? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1650 reviews
7.1Food
7.5Boarding
8.2Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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Our flight delayed, due to the incoming flight arriving late from Paris. AF caused us to miss our connecting flight, also booked through Air France directly. They couldn't accommodate us until later that night, and we had to be in AMS earlier than that. They won't do anything else to help us and wanted to charge us more money to rebook us too. Not great service, since it was all their fault.

2.0 MediocreMichael, Aug 2026
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Our flight delayed, due to the incoming flight arriving late from Paris. AF caused us to miss our connecting flight, also booked through Air France directly. They couldn't accommodate us until later that night, and we had to be in AMS earlier than that. They won't do anything else to help us and wanted to charge us more money to rebook us too. Not great service, since it was all their fault.

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

Everything is good except the seats are tightened no rooms for the legs,

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

Price was crazy watch it if you Chan he your flight

The price. Omg $1100. Was crazy and it was not clear on the website.

Excellent. I had a medical emergency on flight SNA-ORD and the attendants were very helpful.

The united employees at the gate treated me very rudely and called me nefarious

The food was horrible. There was no. Wifi, and it was just terrible from bangkok to d. C

My flight got cancelled. Couldn’t get my luggage. It arrived at my destination ahead of me. I didn’t get my preordered meal. Had to spend the night in the airport.

The crew was good, the WiFi was amazing, but the plane was meh. Uncomfortable first class, not enough room for baggage. My stuff ended up being behind my seat, so I had to sit on the plane for 20 minutes before I could get to it after landing.

food /beverage service was limited to one time which was unexpected for a flight that long. food wasn't very good.

United did nit provide any updated on flight crew not bein available until boarding time started. It was bad. Itws alate night flight and there no proactive communication and iha d an important meeting that i missed due to thus

From the boarding crew to the FAs was such a good team. All with smiles and positive energy. The pilots made an announcement of us waiting on some passengers who were late landing and I didn’t hear one person feel like it was an inconvenience which was wonderful. Massive kudos to all that worked that flight. Everyone was united. 😊💙

Spacious and clean aircraft. Good food. Economy will always be squeezed but thankfully I had an aisle seat for stretching exercises. Good selection of movies, particularly Spike Lee joint.

Unfriendly, 8 hours delayed, no lounge access even flying business. Don’t fly Brussels

I never board the flight. My visa was delayed and when I tried calling Kayak, no one answer and I still have not heard from anyone.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

The flight went well, only during the flight from Brussels to Vilnius I would have liked if they had at least given us plain water to drink.

Terrible seats. Whoever designed the seats should try taking a long flight in it themselves.

The crew and the flight were excellent, the food might be better!

This was absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. I came to Europe for a 2 week trip and the airline was probably the most disorganized airline I’ve ever seen in my life. They lost my luggage. I had tracking on it for just such an occasion and told them EXACTLY where it was in the terminal and they somehow failed to get it out on the flight that night, since we were leaving for Switzerland the next day there was no way they would get it to our hotel in time. Seriously, take another airline at any cost. It’s not worth whatever you pay…you’ll end up paying a lot more in the end. My medication is in the bag and I can’t get to it and don’t know how I will get it.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

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