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R14 432
Typical prices: R14 806-R20 406
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DUR - JFK • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R15 912
Typical prices: R16 227-R24 868
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JNB - EWR • Direct
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Cheap Flights to New York

 
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Recent return flight deals to New York

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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11:15 - 11:20Durban  Durban King Shaka Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
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8:05 - 10:40New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Durban Durban King Shaka Intl
43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 432British Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 23
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11:15 - 11:20Durban  Durban King Shaka Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow
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19:05 - 10:40New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Durban Durban King Shaka Intl
32h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 482British Airways
3+ days ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28
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0:20 - 22:30Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Newark Newark
29h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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0:25 - 10:55Newark  Newark-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m1 stop Istanbul
R14 615Turkish Airlines
1 day ago
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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0:20 - 23:30Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Newark Newark
29h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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1:25 - 22:25Newark  Newark-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 00m1 stop Istanbul
R14 765Turkish Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Dec 5
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21:40 - 19:10Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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8:00 - 19:10New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R14 782Virgin Atlantic
3+ days ago
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 21
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21:20 - 17:36Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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19:01 - 8:40New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 39m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 798Virgin Atlantic
1 day ago
Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Mar 6
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19:35 - 13:10Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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21:45 - 10:25New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R14 898Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
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5:25 - 6:35Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:35 - 10:55New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R14 965Kenya Airways
3+ days ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
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1:35 - 6:35Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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13:35 - 15:50New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R14 965Kenya Airways
1 day ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
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19:00 - 12:35Port Elizabeth  Port Elizabeth-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
48h 35m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow
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21:15 - 18:25New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth
38h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Cape Town Intl
R15 364Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to New York

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

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

Durban to New York is the cheapest route at R14 432 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New York is the most popular connection with return deals from R14 615.

How much is a flight to New York?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to New York costs R16 799, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R16 170, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R18 234.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New York at R16 943 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at R18 273.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to New York with an average price of R15 014 return.
•July (R17 874) and June (R17 824) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

Night flights to New York are the cheapest at R17 043 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R17 808.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

Flights under R14 806 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New York at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R14 398.

When are flights to New York the cheapest?

Flights to New York are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 2% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to New York

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R8 380
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to New York, answered

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

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

    A good deal on a flight to New York is around R14 806 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve New York?

    Flights to New York arrive at: Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • How long are direct flights to New York from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to New York varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Cape Town: 15h 30m
    • From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: 15h 45m

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to New York?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to New York are from Johannesburg, starting at R14 615 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to New York?

    Last-minute fares to New York (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 2% higher than the average return fare of R16 799.

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

    United Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to New York at 10 per week, and for this route United Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to New York. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How many flights serve New York?

    New York receives 1 flights per day and 10 per week from across the world. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has the most flights to New York with 6 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve New York and the surrounding area?

    Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • Which airlines offer amenities on their flight to New York?

    By upgrading to Business Class with British Airways, you can take advantage of a suite featuring a private door, easy access to the aisle from each seat, a fully flat bed, and an expansive 18.5-inch entertainment screen. Additionally, you will be provided with amenities like WiFi and PC/USB power, and bedding provided.

  • Which New York Airport is closest to Manhattan?

    The airport closest to Manhattan is LaGuardia Airport (LGA). It is located in the district of Queens in New York City, and is approximately 13 km (about 8 miles) from the heart of Manhattan. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority  (MTA) offers frequent services like Q47, Q48, Q70 SBS, Q72, and M60 SBS, connecting LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan, Queens, and other destinations, with access to subway connections.

Your guide to booking New York flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to New York, book around 11 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 2% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to New York, a good return fare is around R14 806. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to New York in February. Return fares historically average R15 014, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R765 on a return flight. Evening flights to New York average R17 043 compared to R17 808 for afternoon flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to New York, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, SWISS includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Turkish Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in New York, a few great places to start are Times Square, New York City Center, and Wall Street. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Flying with American Airlines to New York will allow you to take one personal item and one carry-on bag with you onto your flight. Your personal item can be maximum 45 x 35 x 20 cm and your carry-on can’t exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm. You can also have up to one checked in bags for your flight, with a maximum weight of 23 kg and 158 cm.
  • If you are travelling with children, then American Airlines offer one checked-in bag for the infant for the same price as the adult’s, plus one pushchair and one car seat is included in the ticket that can be checked-in for free. Infants under the age of 2 years travel for free and must fly in the lap of the parent. Infants less than 7 days old have to have a completed Passenger Medical form for them to travel.
  • Flying long-haul with Emirates in Economy offers a wide variety of entertainment options, a menu to choose your meals and drinks from, as well as an amenity kit to ensure you have a well rested flight. The amenity kit includes a pair of socks, a toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as an eye mask to help you drift off to sleep.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to New York

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New York? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3671 reviews
8,1Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,4Crew
8,2Boarding
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

8,0 ExcellentRekha, Aug 2026
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Good service. I wish there was more legroom. The food could be improved with additional options.

It was very exlent flight and thanks a lot kayak

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

Vegetarian food was unpalatable! Definitely need to look into this. The crew were prompt and helpful and the flight as one would want was uneventful. It was a comfortable flight, with new aircraft more legroom and seating space. Would recommend travel with Emirates to others as well.

Good flight, even though there was a delay, still got back on time

Flight was late to take off Plane broke down Had to move everyone to another plane Told we weren’t going to LGA but Newark Also told we would be taken to NY But United lied and we ended up at Newark at 2 in the morning Horrible experience. And the experience of trying to get compensation from United is just as bad. They could not care less about their passengers Never again!

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

There was no room in overhead bin to place our luggage despite we had tree seats. It means a lot of people had more than 1 carry on bags. When I asked a crew member to help she said that it was not her responsibility.

Food was very very bad! Same flight from US was amazing with great food but the food prepared for the flight from Cape Town to New York was not eatable. The crew also did not smile once. They all looked like it was a shift they had not signed up for but were forced to take. :(

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Less packaged foods in between meals Appreciated fruits cheese platters ice cream

Flight was canceled and United offered zero assistance. Left many of us in an unsafe situation

Very bumpy flight & the crew was not happy to be there

One hour before landing was the most scary part of my life. The plane just dropped from the air . No explanation or apologies from the captain. Women and children screaming everywhere. Would like to know what happened

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

After going through security and waiting for the flight at the gate, there was no access to bathrooms and no place to charge a phone while waiting for the flight. But once I was on the plane, everything was very good.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

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

I didn’t expect American Airlines. I excepted QTAR AIR LINES. From KAYAK we are booking so in the kayak site it showed qathar air lines but operating American Airlines. I don’t like .

Goin to Kenya from JFK was great. I was able to tell I needed help as I can not fly long distances in the economy idea of a middle seat. I became aware on a flight to paris where after the flight for about a month I had a pain in my right leg I feared might be a potential aneurysm + a weak bladder. Coming back at baggage check-in a let the attendant know and she changed me to an aisle, On check-in at the gate they asked if I paid extra for that seat and i said no and I told them what happened the lady downstairs just changed my flight seat and sent me to the gate to wait, the guy then said no the seat is a (I forgot the exact word he used) for sale seat and I said well she did not tell me that downstairs and then he said someone else had this seat and I said she was looking at the same computer screen earlier and I told her my conditionand she changed my seat. He sai come back later ans he'll see what he can do. I came back and he said the plane is filling up fast there was nothing he could do. On the flight there was an open aisle seat that I was able to take (a little earlier than the attendance liked I would admit - but the door was closed and we were about to take off) on. It turns out the seat was not "sold" because the tv screen and control were not working - no sound and no movies - they attendants said they tried to reboot but nothing fixed and it turned out someone knew the condition and just didn't tell me. It's embarrassing to have to tell everyone you see that you have an issue especially at airport gates where it seems everyone's impatient tempers are on full tilt. Beyond this the flight crew were professional and great -food was as good as airplane food can be (I have not yet tried business class to compare) and it was hot too. I will fly Kenyan Air again and recommend to whoever will listen. If you have a policy or mechanism on the Kenyan side I would appreciate knowing ahead of time what my options are. On the JFK side knowing I was a senior and had an issue got better attention. Thank You.

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

one meal and one breakfast or sandwich instead of two meals.

Many issues arose with the plane and after 3 hours of delays, we had to return to the London airport as the plane was unfit to cross the ocean. It was highly concerning that this aircraft was in operation with so many problems.

Premium economy was not what was shown, no leg riser, seats were broken and do not recline more than economy, food, we couldn't eat it was so bad, no menu 1 item and it sucked.

British Airways is very good... Taxiing after landing took 35 minutes, can't really blame the airline but the terrible infrastructure at JFK.

Great! Apart from small sitting in one the flight everything else was good

This flight was OK, and about as good as a long-haul economy flight gets. The Good: * I was seated in a row with my family; * There was (just) enough space in the overhead bins for our luggage; * The cabin never got too hot; * The meal and beverage service was decent, and included all-metal cutlery; * The entertainment was good; * The cabin attendants were friendly and helpful. * Immigration control at JFK was a breeze -- all we had to do was get our photos taken, and we were through! Presumably this was because Madrid shared all our information with JFK in advance, but we were out of the airport within about 10 or 15 mins of getting off the plane, which is by far the fastest I have ever got out of JFK! The Bad: * We flew economy, so of course the seats were tiny and it was very cramped; * The seats were also hard -- I had a sore butt by the end, despite using the provided cushion; * The cabin got a bit too cold at one point (although I MUCH prefer this to cabins that are too hot), and Iberia also provided a blanket.

Horrible as a connecting passenger. The airport experience is horrendous in Madrid. Once on the flight everything was fine. Stop selling connecting flights through Madrid with less than 2 hrs transit time!!

Delayed suitcase - terrible service to get my suitcase next day, I was informed it would arrive today in the afternoon (Jun/28). Now, I was informed I may or may not receive it until 3 am (Jun/29).

Flight got cancelled and we did not get an email till the last minute. They rebooked us on British Airways for 6 hours later and did not inform us. We drove all the way to the airport for the AA desk attended to take a while to figure out our flights were cancelled and rebooked. British airway attendants did not show up till 4 hours later! Really poor customer service

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

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