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Cheap Flights to Panama City

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Panama City 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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Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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5:45 pm - 7:25 pm
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5:55 pm - 7:45 pm
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1h 50mnonstop
$197Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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6:00 pm - 10:10 pm
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ECP
4h 10m
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4:20 pm - 6:10 pm
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$207Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
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11:00 am - 12:40 pm
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ECP
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5:10 am - 7:00 am
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1h 50mnonstop
$211Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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9:30 am - 3:40 pm
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ECP
6h 10m
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4:20 pm - 6:10 pm
ECP
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HOU
1h 50mnonstop
$212Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
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1:13 pm - 6:35 pm
HOU
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ECP
5h 22m
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7:35 am - 12:16 pm
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HOU
4h 41m
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$217Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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3:38 pm - 10:40 pm
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ECP
7h 02m
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6:40 am - 10:54 am
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BNA
4h 14m
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$251American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 14
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6:59 pm - 11:30 pm
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ECP
5h 31m
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Delta Logo
9:27 am - 2:47 pm
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PHL
4h 20m
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$267Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:00 am - 1:06 pm
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7h 06m
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1:47 pm - 9:37 pm
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7h 50m
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$269United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:30 am - 1:06 pm
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ECP
5h 36m
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6:30 am - 2:05 pm
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BNA
7h 35m
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$275United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 5:16 pm
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ECP
4h 43m
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American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 12:41 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama City

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Panama City?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Panama City was found on the route from Houston, at $197 return. The most popular connection is from Dallas to Panama City and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $298 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Panama City?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Panama City from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Panama City costs $350 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $98 and departed from Austin. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Dallas to Panama City which costs $397 on average, and Chicago to Panama City, which costs $425 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama City?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama City is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $360. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $433 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama City, 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 to Panama City is January, where tickets cost $352 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $507 and $442 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $79.

What is a good deal for flights to Panama City?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Panama City, 25% of our users found tickets to Panama City for the following prices or less: From Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport $249 round-trip, from Dallas Love Field Airport $321 round-trip, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport $355 round-trip.

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When to book flights to Panama City

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FAQs - booking Panama City flights

  • What is the best way to travel from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to downtown Panama City Beach?

    Because Panama City Beach does not have an extensive public transportation system, the best way to go from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport to the city center is by either grabbing a taxi or renting a car. You can find the car rental center in the Ground Transportation section of the airport, and taxis are located outside of the Arrivals terminal 24 hours a day.

  • What hotels offer a free shuttle service to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport?

    The Palmetto Inn & Suites is an affordable hotel that offers a free shuttle to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and is only a 7-minute drive from the Pier Park shopping mall. The La Quinta Inn & Suites is a casual option that does not offer a free shuttle service, but is only a 20-minute drive from the airport.

  • What dining options are there at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport?

    Whether you want a quick snack or a full meal, Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport has a dining option that will fit your needs. The Emerald Coast Pub is an American-style restaurant that is located on Level 1 of the airport, while Espressology sells coffee and pastries and is located on Level 2.

  • Does Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport have any shopping options?

    To get a head start on your souvenir and gift shopping, go to one of the several gift shops that are located on Levels 1 and 2 of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. They contain a variety of regional items such as food products, picture frames, t-shirts, postcards, and magnets.

  • Can I take rideshare from the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City (ECP) to my accommodation?

    Yes, you can take rideshare such as Lyft or Uber from the airport. If this is your chosen mode of transport, you can wait for your rideshare at the designated Transportation Network Company pickup area. This is located across the street from the terminal near the entrance to the covered parking lot.

  • Does the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City (ECP) have services for travelers with limited mobility?

    Yes, ECP offers wheelchair rentals, navigation assistance, audio and visual paging systems, accessible facilities including restrooms, and more. If you need to take advantage of these services, please contact your airline in advance to let them know what exactly you will need upon arrival.

  • Are there any direct flights to Panama City from major US cities?

    Yes, you will find many direct flights, especially from East Coast airports, from other major cities in the US to Panama City. Delta Airlines operates a direct flight to ECP from Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines offers one from Charlotte (CLT). Otherwise, you will find journeys that usually have one layover, with these layovers typically occurring in Atlanta and Charlotte, as well.

  • What cities does the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City (ECP) serve?

    Other than Panama City itself, the Panama City airport serves Florida’s Laguna Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seaside, and even as far as Destin. Point Washington State Forest is also nearby. If you go south, it also serves Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, and Saint George Island.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Panama City?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Panama City was found on the route from Houston, at $197 return. The most popular connection is from Dallas to Panama City and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $298 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport from central Panama City?

    The distance between Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport and downtown Panama City is 16 miles.

  • What is the name of Panama City’s airport?

    Panama City is served by Panama City NW Florida Beaches Airport, also commonly referred to as NW Florida Beaches or Northwest Florida Beaches. The airport code is ECP.

  • How much is a flight to Panama City?

    On average, a flight to Panama City costs $350. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $98 and departed from Austin Bergstrom Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Panama City?

    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 to Panama City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Panama City?

    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 Panama City 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 to Panama City?

    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 Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Panama City

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Panama City? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Panama City for the following prices or less: From Chicago O'Hare Intl $283, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National $315, from Chicago Midway $461
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Panama City flight deals.
  • If you or a member of your traveling party serves in the military, stop by the Military Welcome Center located at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). The center provides guests with snacks, WiFi, and televisions, making it a nice place to unwind after flights to Panama City Beach land.
  • For those traveling with a service animal or furry friend, make sure to drop by the pet relief area located near the Ground Transportation Center of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. This grassy zone provides pet owners with waste disposal bags, trash cans, and running water, allowing pets to stretch their legs after their flight to Panama City Beach.
  • Having a friend or family member pick you up from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport? Make sure to let them know that they can park in the main parking lot for up to 20 minutes for free. After those 20 minutes, each 10 additional minutes will cost $1.00.
  • Because Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is a relatively small airport, not all major airlines provide direct flights to this location. If you would like to avoid a layover, book your reservation with either America, Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines.
  • If you often fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, sign up for the ECP Traveler Rewards Program. Being a member of this program will allow you to earn airline miles whenever you spend money parking at the airport, and the miles can be used for any company that flies into this location.
  • If you are picking up a rental car when you arrive at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City (ECP), you will be happy to know that all airport rental car companies are located onsite on the arrivals level near baggage claim.
  • If you are traveling to Panama City, Florida, with a pet, you will be happy to know that there are pet relief areas outside the terminal building. You can find it on the north end of the building near the ground transportation center.
  • It is good to know before flying into ECP that there are no lounges available for use after your flight unless you can use the Military Lounge inside the main terminal. The lounge also offers some services for all passengers, such as postal services, but the lounge is mainly for active or retired service members.
  • If you are flying into the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City (ECP) for business, it is good to know that the airport offers business services such as copy and fax, computer working stations, and more near the baggage claim area. This way, you will have everything you need if you are headed straight to a meeting from the airport.
  • When booking your flight to Panama City, it is good to know that the main airlines serving this airport are American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Your flight from anywhere in the US will be on board one of these aircraft.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Panama City

 
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7.0Food
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8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

4.0 OkayJeff, Jun 2026
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We checked one bag. That was fast and the agent was fast and super nice. At the gate, boarding was fast and efficient. Flight was uneventful which was great because it was early in the morning and most folks were sleeping. Landing was great. Delta does a really good job of making the flying experience better all around considering you are sitting in such a small space on a plane for several hours. Flight from ALT to Panama City was short and uneventful as well. No entertainment but no need since it was such a short flight.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

Delayed over an hour due to paperwork not being filed correctly. Forced to change planes.

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 canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Web site and app most difficult to access. Tel number not accessible. No answer at any time of day.

Plane had mechanic problem that was never explained. Had to bring a plane from another airport. Six hour delay. No apology for the delay. Not even an acknowledgment.

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

My experience with American Airlines was great. Unfortunately my stroller was not located and has not been given to me and or reached out in return for in regard to information.

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

We sat on plane at gate delayed without communication as to why we were just sitting there

Flight was delayed by 6 hours... the level of incompetence was truly astounding. I won't be flying American Airlines again. I don't care if AA is direct and there is a layover with another airline, I'll take the layover.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

So overall the flight was just average and nothing special. They overbooked some of the flights and they ended up running out of overhead storage space so we had to check our carry-ons which wasn't terrible but we were inconvenienced because of the second connecting flight with a long layover we couldn't get our bags until the final destination. Most of the flight attendants were pretty good and overall the meals were not that great because the chicken was dry and overcooked. They also didn't provide butter or any kind of spread with the bread which is cheap and concerning. The American airlines staff at the check-in counter was kind of unprofessional because this lady just started singing in the middle of checking us in and that's weird. The worst part of the flights was the terrible conditions of the bathrooms which were unclean and did not have toilet paper or toilet tissue available which is kind of insane for a 14-hour and 8 and 1/2 hour flight.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

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