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Cheap Flights to Panama

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$299
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro2 stops$1,104
David
David1 stop$440
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$299
Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro2 stops$1,104
David
David1 stop$440

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

Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14
Avianca Logo
1:00 pm - 12:40 am
MIA
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PTY
11h 40m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:55 pm - 10:30 pm
PTY
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MIA
7h 35m
1 stop
$299Avianca
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
Avianca Logo
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
MIA
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PTY
7h 00m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
2:55 pm - 10:30 pm
PTY
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MIA
7h 35m
1 stop
$300Avianca
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Copa Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 8:34 pm
ATL
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PTY
4h 08mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 3:49 pm
PTY
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ATL
4h 23mnonstop
$370Copa Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 4:12 pm
ATL
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PTY
8h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:15 pm
PTY
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ATL
12h 15m
1 stop
$376United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 4:12 pm
ATL
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PTY
8h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:59 pm
PTY
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ATL
13h 04m
1 stop
$385United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Copa Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 6:37 pm
ATL
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PTY
7h 47m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 9:59 pm
PTY
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ATL
29h 29m
1 stop
$401Copa Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pm
HOU
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PTY
7h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:28 pm - 10:42 pm
PTY
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HOU
8h 14m
1 stop
$775Delta
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 12:40 pm
HOU
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PTY
20h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 9:26 am
PTY
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HOU
19h 37m
2 stops
$779American Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 9
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 12:40 pm
HOU
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PTY
20h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 9:26 am
PTY
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HOU
19h 37m
2 stops
$799American Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pm
HOU
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PTY
7h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:28 pm - 10:42 pm
PTY
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HOU
8h 14m
1 stop
$800Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama

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

What is the cheapest flight to Panama?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Panama from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Panama City, at $213 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (PTY) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $213.

How much is a flight to Panama?

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

A flight to Panama costs $460 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $105 for the route Raleigh (RDU) to Panama City (PTY). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Miami to Panama City which costs $513 on average, and Boston to Panama City, which costs $550 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Panama?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Panama, 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 the United States to Panama is October, when tickets cost $536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $735 and $643 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Panama?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama, 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 the United States to Panama, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Panama?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama is Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY), with an average flight price of $360.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$99
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Panama City

FAQs - booking Panama flights

  • If I want to go to the district of Chepo, what is the best way for me to get there from the United States?

    When you plan on visiting the district of Chepo, you will first need to fly into Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Once you have landed at PTY, you can then either rent a car or take a taxi to head to Chepo, which is approximately a 20 to 25 minutes drive away.

  • Are there direct flights from the United States to Panama?

    Those that are flying to Panama from the United States can fly directly to their destination from a variety of different cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. There are a few different companies that frequently service these flights, including American Airlines, COPA, and United Airlines.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements when traveling from the United States to Panama?

    For United States citizens to enter Panama, they are required to have a passport that will be valid for at least three additional months after their date of entry. They must also be in possession of a return flight back to the United States or a flight to a different destination. Tourists can only stay in Panama for up to 180 days if they do not possess a visa.

  • If I plan on renting a car in Panama, what are some of the child seat laws I need to know about?

    If you will be renting a car once your flight has landed in Panama, keep in mind that all children under the age of five are required to be in an appropriate car seat in the rear of the vehicle. The car seat must be fitted properly and appropriate for the child’s size and age.

  • If I will be travelling to Panama for the Festival de la Mejorana en Guararé, what is the best way to get there from the United States?

    When travelling to Panama for the Festival de la Mejorana en Guararé, you will need to travel to the province of Los Santos on the Azuero Peninsula where the event takes place. To do this, you can go to Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), which is less than a 20 minute drive from the province. You may first need to fly to Tocumen International Airport, as CTD primarily operates domestic flights.

  • If I plan on visiting Bugaba District, what is the best way for me to get there from the United States?

    If you will be spending time in the Bugaba District, you will need to fly into Enrique Malek International Airport. This airport is around a 20 to 30 minute drive from the heart of this district.

  • Which US airports fly directly to Panama?

    Several airports in the United States offer direct flights to Panama. They include San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Las Vegas International Airport (LAS), Los Angeles McCarran International Airport (LAX), Chicago O’Hare Airport (0RD), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Denver International Airport (DEN), Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), Tampa International Airport (TPA), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)also provide direct flights to Panama.

  • If I want to visit Panama Canal, what is the best way of getting there from the United States?

    Tocumen International Airport is the only airport in Panama with international flights from the United States. Therefore, you must take flights to the airport and proceed to Panama Canal. Once you get to Tocumen International Airport, you can fly to the nearest airport, Balboa (BLB). You can get on seven-minute taxi rides to the canal from Balboa Airport. You can also opt for a taxi or a town car ride from PTY to the canal in 25 minutes.

  • What is the best way of travelling to San Miguelito?

    Most flights from the United States only arrive at Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport. Therefore, travellers will have to arrive in Panama City first. Once you get to the airport, you can take a taxi, a shuttle, or drive to the airport. A taxi takes about ten minutes to get to San Miguelito. Alternatively, you can take shuttles to Metro mall Mall within fifteen minutes. You can also rent a car and drive within ten minutes. Finally, you can take a town car from the airport to the city in 11 minutes.

  • Which driving laws do I need to know before renting a car in a Panama airport?

    When driving in Panama, always carry your passport, your country’s driver's license, and an International Driver’s permit. If you encounter the Panama Police when driving, they will ask for these documents. Driving is done on the right side of the road, and the driver and passengers must wear seatbelts in the front. Alos, children under five must be seated in a particular car seat in the rear. Distracted driving is prohibited.

  • What are my options if I’m flying from the East Central Region of USA?

    When coming from the East Central Region, the suitable airport would be Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). It provides direct one-stop and two-stop flights to Panama. Copa Airlines offers direct flights to Panama. However, Delta, American, and United Airlines offer one-stop flights to Panama.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Panama?

    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 the United States to Panama.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Panama 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 the United States to Panama?

    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 the United States to Panama 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 the United States to Panama?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $527. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $566 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Panama?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $619 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $631.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Panama

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Panama? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Panama for the following prices or less: From Boston $535, from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl $551, from New York John F Kennedy Intl $889
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Panama flight deals.
  • One destination that is particularly popular for those travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is Tocumen International Airport (PTY). You can usually find flights that only require two layovers for this route and they are often operated by companies such as American and COPA Airlines.
  • If you plan on visiting Santiago, known for being the capital of the province of Veraguas, you will want to plan on flying into Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP), which is located less than a 10min drive from the city center. It mainly services domestic flights, so you will likely need to have a layover at Tocumen International Airport before arriving at your destination.
  • Travellers that are planning on going to Panama for Fiestas Patrias, a famous annual celebration that is in honor of the country’s separation from Colombia in 1903, will want to fly into Tocumen International Airport. This event typically takes place in downtown Panama City, which is around a 20 minute drive from the airport.
  • Those that will be spending time in the city of David, which is the capital of the Chiriquí Province, will often find it convenient to fly into Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV). This transportation hub serves the city of David and is one of the largest airports in the country.
  • To visit Colón, a vibrant town that is the capital of Colón Province, you will want to fly to Enrique Adolfo Jiménez International Airport (ONX). This airport is conveniently located directly in the city, but primarily services domestic flights, so you may need to travel there from Tocumen International Airport.
  • Individuals that are heading to Panama from the southeast part of the United States will often fly out of Miami International Airport (MIA). You can often find many non-stop flights between these two destinations, with them frequently being serviced by airlines such as American, COPA, and Spirit. For those futher north should consider taking flights to Panama from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL). Even though the airport does not have direct flights, you can take advantage of the one-stop flights by American, United, and Delta Airlines.
  • Travellers coming from the East Coast area of the United States of America can take flights from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK). JFK provides direct flights to PTY. American Airlines and Delta Airlines offer one-stop flights to Panama. Alternatively try Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From both of these travel hubs, you can often find direct flights that are serviced by companies like COPA and United Airlines.
  • Travelers in United States’ capital can take flights from Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD). It provides direct flights by Copa Airlines to Panama. Alternatively, you can get on one-stop flights by Delta, Avianca, United, and American Airlines.
  • When coming from the North Texas parts of the United States, consider taking your flight from Dallas. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) provides flights to Panama. Delta Airlines and American Airlines provide one-stop flights on the route. United and Delta Airlines also have one-stop flights to Panama. They have layovers in Miami, Houston, or Atlanta. Alternatively try taking flights from Houston. George Bush Intercontinental Airport provides flights to Panama. United and Copa Airlines provide direct flights from IAH to Panama. In addition, Delta and American Airlines offer one-stop flights on the route.
  • When taking flights from the Northwestern region of the United States, consider taking your flight from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Alaska Airlines and Copa provide one-stop flights from SEA to Panama. They have layovers in Los Angeles. American Airlines also offers one-stop flights with a layover in Miami.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Panama? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8049 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

It was good because we traveled without luggage, carry on only.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
ATL - EWR
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It was good because we traveled without luggage, carry on only.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Food is basically Sun Chips, cookies or Cheezits. I had an exit row seat so I had plenty of room. The crew was very nice and efficient. Pilot kept us informed. Pretty good flight.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

The professionals have excellent customer service, the seats don´t have enough space.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

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