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Typical prices: $300-$185
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 9/8Thu 9/10
IAH - SAL • Non-stop
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$98
Typical prices: $141-$337
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 6/2
EWR - SAL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to San Salvador

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

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
Volaris El Salvador Logo
2:47 pm - 4:42 pm
IAH
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SAL
2h 55mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
9:12 am - 1:17 pm
SAL
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IAH
3h 05mnonstop
$235Volaris El Salvador
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 10
Volaris El Salvador Logo
2:47 pm - 4:42 pm
IAH
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SAL
2h 55mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
9:01 am - 12:07 pm
SAL
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IAH
3h 06mnonstop
$244Volaris El Salvador
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
IAH
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SAL
3h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 7:47 pm
SAL
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IAH
3h 07mnonstop
$266United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:45 pm
HOU
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SAL
7h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 12:23 pm
SAL
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HOU
22h 03m
2 stops
$285American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:45 pm
HOU
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SAL
7h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 3:58 pm
SAL
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HOU
24h 59m
1 stop
$287American Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 18
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2:45 am - 10:55 am
MIA
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SAL
10h 10m
2 stops
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10:55 pm - 12:25 pm
SAL
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MIA
11h 30m
2 stops
$291Avianca
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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3:50 pm - 4:30 pm
MIA
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SAL
2h 40mnonstop
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9:20 am - 3:35 pm
SAL
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MIA
28h 15m
1 stop
$293Avianca
Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 1
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10:45 am - 12:15 pm
BWI
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SAL
27h 30m
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3:40 pm - 8:57 pm
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BWI
27h 17m
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$375United Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3
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7:25 am - 10:00 am
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SAL
3h 35mnonstop
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11:05 am - 3:55 pm
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3h 50mnonstop
$392Frontier
Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13
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7:15 am - 10:00 am
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3h 45mnonstop
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$393Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Salvador

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Salvador?

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

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Salvador was found on the route from Newark, at $235 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to San Salvador and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $371 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to San Salvador?

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

A flight to San Salvador costs $391 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $89 and departed from Newark Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Washington, D.C. to San Salvador which costs $507 on average, and New York to San Salvador, which costs $481 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to San Salvador?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Salvador is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $434. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $463 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Salvador?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San Salvador, 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 San Salvador is October, where tickets cost $304 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $657 and $491 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $439.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Salvador?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Salvador depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Salvador is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $396 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Salvador is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $445.

What is a good deal for flights to San Salvador?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Salvador, 25% of our users found tickets to San Salvador for the following prices or less: From Newark Airport $303 round-trip, from Miami $315 round-trip, from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport $340 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Salvador?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Salvador, 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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When to book flights to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking San Salvador flights

  • How do I get from El Salvador International to downtown San Salvador?

    By far the cheapest option for getting into the city is the public bus. However, many travelers may find the bus to be a bit inconvenient due to the lack of space for luggage as well as the long transportation times. For most travelers, taxis and shuttles are certainly the best options. Both are quite cheap and the direct routes and extra room more than make up for the price difference.

  • What hotels offer complimentary transport from the airport?

    Though El Salvador is perhaps most famous for its natural wonders, like its coastlines and volcanoes, it also has a burgeoning hospitality industry - especially in the capital city of San Salvador, where many of the hotels offer top class service. Luckily for travelers, this often means free airport pickup and drop-off. Some hotels offering these services include the

  • How do I get to Museo Nacional de Antropología Dr. David J. Guzmán from the airport?

    For travelers looking to peek into the history of El Salvador, the Museu Nacional de Antropología is a great place to start. It also is conveniently close to a number of public bus stops, so it is easily reached from the airport, even by budget travelers.

  • What restaurant options are there in El Salvador International Airport?

    Hungry after your flight to San Salvador? Luckily for you, El Salvador International Airport has a plethora of local and international restaurant options on offer. Pema Express, Subway, and Pollo Campero are just a few of the many popular restaurants lining the terminals.

  • What is the best way to get to the San Salvador city center from the airport?

    If you are not renting a car, you can take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber to the city center from the airport. This trip will take about 35min and you can expect to pay about $35. You will want to have exact change for your taxi fare if you are taking a cab. Or, you can take a public bus. The local bus 138 will cost you a little less than $1 and will take about an hour to reach the downtown San Salvador area.

  • Does the El Salvador International Airport (SAL) offer services for travelers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, the San Salvador airport offers wheelchair rental and other accessible services for those traveling with limited mobility. If you need to take advantage of a more specific service, it is advised to contact your airline prior to departure so your assistance can be waiting for you at the airport when you land.

  • Can I fly directly to San Salvador from major US cities?

    Yes, there are several major US hubs that fly directly to San Salvador. Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Avianca frequently provide direct service to San Salvador from the US. You will find direct flights from New York City’s JFK and EWR airports, from Houston, and from Los Angeles. There are also several other options, or if you are looking for cheaper flights you can choose one with a layover.

  • What documents do I need to enter El Salvador?

    US citizens will need a valid passport as well as a Salvadoran visa or a one-entry tourist card, which is valid for a stay of up to 90 days. You can purchase this tourist card for $10 upon landing.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Salvador?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Salvador was found on the route from Newark, at $235 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to San Salvador and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $371 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport from central San Salvador?

    Central San Salvador is 20 miles away from San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of San Salvador’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in San Salvador, called San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL). It can also be referred to as Aeropuerto Internacional El Salvador, Comalapa Intl, El Salvador Intl, Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl, or San Salvador.

  • How much is a flight to San Salvador?

    On average, a flight to San Salvador costs $391. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $89 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Salvador?

    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 San Salvador.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Salvador 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 San Salvador?

    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 San Salvador 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 San Salvador?

    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 San Salvador 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 San Salvador

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Salvador? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Salvador for the following prices or less: From Newark $222, from Los Angeles $622, from Houston George Bush Intcntl $806
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Salvador flight deals.
  • Looking to clean up and shower after your flight to San Salvador? Paying a visit to one of the premium lounges available in El Salvador International Airport is your answer. Both the Aeroconnections VIP Lounge and Avianca Sala VIP have showers available, along with a variety of complimentary snacks and drinks.
  • Foreign travelers flying to El Salvador should note that the official currency is the U.S. dollar. If you don’t have U.S. dollars with you, one good option is to visit one of the banks in the airport prior to heading into the city.
  • It never hurts to play it safe when traveling abroad when it comes to health and safety. Fortunately for travelers with flights to San Salvador, you can purchase any emergency first-aid supplies you may need in the airport’s pharmacy. Whether it is band-aids, antiseptics, or simple headache medicine, the pharmacy has it all.
  • If you were too busy having fun during your vacation and forgot to buy souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family, you are in luck. At El Salvador International Airport, you can purchase any gifts or souvenirs you may desire at the variety of stores in its terminals.
  • For tourists looking to bring back home a real piece of El Salvador, consider visiting the Diana store before your flight out. Diana is an extremely popular snack brand in El Salvador that produces a wide assortment of snacks and treats. At the official Diana store in the airport you can find many of these special local delights just waiting for you.
  • It is important to know when you are booking your flight that El Salvador International Airport in San Salvador (SAL) is the only international airport serving the entire country. If you are looking for nearby airports, you will need to look in Argentina or another surrounding country.
  • If you are renting a car when you arrive at the San Salvador airport (SAL), you can make your way to the car rental desks located in the arrivals area of the main terminal. You can either book your rental car before your arrival or choose one upon landing.
  • As the San Salvador airport (SAL) is the only airport serving the country of El Salvador, it is also good to know that the airport serves the surrounding cities including San Miguel, Santa Anna, and Playa El Pimental.
  • If you need to exchange currency when you arrive at the San Salvador airport, you have plenty of options. Almost all of the currency exchange offices are located on the arrivals level of the terminal building.
  • If you are traveling with a pet to San Salvador, you must have an import permit for the pet and they must pass an examination for communicable diseases to humans when they are examined at the El Salvador International Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to San Salvador

 
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Volaris El SalvadorOverall score based on 29 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.7Crew
7.1Comfort
5.7Entertainment
6.1Food
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This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

4.0 Okayjaime, Feb 2026
SAL - LAX
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This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

Now days most airlines flying to Central America have a really poor service, but if you buy first class they will treat you better. I miss those days when flying was fun.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

Friendliest Flight Attendant I’ve seen since I flew on Southwest Airlines. The whole trip was outstanding…and arrived Early!

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

Overall, the flight went well and the service was good. However, there was a very frightening moment during landing in Bogotá. Just as the plane was about to touch down, it suddenly went back up into the air. The aircraft was not descending straight and seemed to move left and right, which made the situation feel unstable. This was quite scary. After going back up, the plane circled for about 15 minutes before attempting to land again. Although I understand that safety always comes first and situations like this can happen, it was still a shocking experience for passengers.

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

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.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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