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Cheapest return fare
R11 842
Typical prices: R11 851-R14 580
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/9Wed 30/9
JNB - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R12 405
Typical prices: R12 868-R17 631
Condor
Tue 13/10Tue 20/10
JNB - FRA • Direct
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Cheapest • from R11 842 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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You can fly direct with Lufthansa and Condor. Average duration is 11h 00m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg R10 324 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt (JNB-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt 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 return flight deals from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 19:05
JNB
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FRA
33h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:55 - 8:20
FRA
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JNB
21h 25m
1 stop
R11 842Etihad Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 6:55
JNB
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FRA
21h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 8:15
FRA
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JNB
34h 20m
1 stop
R11 875Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 19:55
JNB
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FRA
23h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:35 - 9:10
FRA
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JNB
23h 35m
1 stop
R11 892Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 14:35
JNB
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FRA
17h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 15:35
FRA
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JNB
23h 35m
1 stop
R11 909Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 22:30
JNB
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FRA
13h 45m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
22:05 - 8:35
FRA
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JNB
10h 30mdirect
R11 925Lufthansa
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 13:40
JNB
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FRA
24h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:30 - 10:30
FRA
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
R11 925Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 10:05
JNB
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FRA
16h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:30 - 9:40
FRA
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JNB
22h 10m
2 stops
R11 925Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 20:25
JNB
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FRA
23h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 - 10:30
FRA
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JNB
26h 30m
2 stops
R11 975Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 2 - Fri, Feb 5
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 13:10
JNB
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FRA
17h 30m
2 stops
Air Algerie Logo
14:30 - 8:50
FRA
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JNB
17h 20m
2 stops
R11 991Air Algerie
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 22:30
JNB
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FRA
13h 45m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
22:05 - 8:35
FRA
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JNB
10h 30mdirect
R12 173Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Frankfurt flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R12 851 and R16 242 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 842 on Etihad Airways (Sept 21–Sept 30).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Frankfurt Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost R12 008 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 779 and R14 274 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R13 251 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R5 375
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport was R5 375 for a one-way ticket and R11 842 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    Lufthansa, South African, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    The Boeing 747-8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Frankfurt Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main, Lufthansa or Condor?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main are Lufthansa and Condor. With an average price for the route of R15 117 and an overall rating of 6,8, Lufthansa is the most popular choice. Condor is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 681 and an overall rating of 6,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt Airport from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt Airport with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Frankfurt Airport?

    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 Frankfurt Airport from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R10 833 or less one-way and R12 885 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Friday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Saturday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Sunday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Thursday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Friday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

Saturday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Sunday

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Frankfurt

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt am Main. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3637 reviews
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

8,0 ExcellentEden, Dec 2025
DUR - DXB
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There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

POOR CREW BEHAVIOR. RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD. FEELS LIKE ECONOMY CLASS.

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

First Class on A380 was an incredible experience with a group of very attentive crew. The only flaw of this flight was the boarding process at Concourse C of DXB where no one was managing the queue. I was at Zone A but arrived when they were already boarding Zone C & D. There was no separate gate for Zone A & B to go through.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

The food was terrible The flight attendance was sloppy and late with everything!! Never again

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Entertaiment center needed on that flight. I dont like to use my phone for entertainment.

Air china experience was good but other part of flight in my trip wasn’t good.

It was a good flight , only problem they left my Koffer at Frankfort and it took another 24 hours to get it at Leipzig that was my final destination

Very efficient and excellent service. Nice amenities and beautiful plane. Elevated meals. Boarding could have been more organized. We missed our connecting flight due to EU entry but Lufthansa was extremely quick to rebook us.

Aircraft had fairly roomy seats on economy. Food was good (beef dinner).

Broken seat did not recline fully, broken footrest, no air vents, no electricity for charging devices, outlets for headphones or isb did not work. Rude crew. Horrible experience. Would never fly Lufthansa again

They did not serve my special meal request after departure of airplane

It was a very smooth and on time flight experience. The crew was really friendly and polite. We were well informed about the flight, etc.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Efficient boarding process. Staff are nice. Food should be better.

Our entertainment/movie and audio did not work during our flight. Two of our bags did not make it to our final home destination. No personal assistant. Everything is via email/web with no assistance.

The worst experience with an airline in my 50 years of flying.

The flight left 1.5 hours late but there was no information about the delay. My business class cabinet had two small children who cried much of the trip. Service seemed rushed.

I didn't like breakfast, I prefer plain rolls with butter.

Part of our luggage was lost and we had to wait 48 hours before receiving it. Also someone had to wait in the hotel to get it!!! Frustrating & disappointing

Condor computers constantly shut down. They had to book entire 747 off one computer. Condor does not leave enough time for their own scheduled layovers in Frankfurt. It is not possible to get through customs and to the gate on time. Both trips were a mess. Condor was so bad that they had to book half the people on Lufthansa to complete their journey. I do not recommend Condor for any reason for anyone.

We missed our connecting flight in Frankfurt due to being stuck in the passport line for two hours. Condor said they would not help us because we had a one hour layover which is enough time. When I explained that the line took two hours, they acknowledged that the line is that way but that is the airport and not them. We are now stuck in Frankfurt for two days and it has cost us $500.

The security check between our connecting flights at Frankfurt was a cluster. Horrible quality control with everyone cutting the line. We were in line for over an hour. Condor was nice enough to keep the gate open for us but it was incredibly stressful with two elderly women.

I used Kayak.com to buy plane tickets, which sent me to Underpricer. Immediately upon buying the tickets I started getting phone calls telling me that my "tickets were not guaranteed" unless I paid more money. I told them that if they've sold me on just the idea of a ticket, and not an actual ticket, then refund my money immediately. We argued, but they eventually said they would do that. They didn't, I refused the charge on my CC, the CC company eventually charged me anyway, and Underpricer still didn't cancel that ticket because I kept getting alerts to get on that flight. In complaining to Underpricer, they insist that it's my fault and that the most they can do is refund the fees. This company is using deceptive practices and harassing people, and the company needs to be banned from Kayak and from doing business in the US.

I had pre-booked a seat but when I checked in it was not assigned to me. I spoke to the agent upon arrival and was upgraded to Economy Plus, which was fantastic.

Could have a friendlier crew. The entertainment should be updated to be more current

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