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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to Los Angeles 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.

Recent return flight deals from New York to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Los Angeles.
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11:00 - 21:29EWR-LAX
13h 29m1 stop
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21:21 - 10:09LAX-EWR
9h 48m1 stop
₹ 17,799Frontier
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Thu, 29 May - Sat, 7 Jun
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06:30 - 11:59LGA-LAX
8h 29m1 stop
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10:50 - 21:10LAX-LGA
7h 20m1 stop
₹ 17,799Frontier
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Thu, 29 May - Sat, 7 Jun
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10:15 - 13:18EWR-LAX
6h 03mdirect
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14:23 - 22:49LAX-EWR
5h 26mdirect
₹ 18,395Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Mon, 12 May
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05:25 - 09:57EWR-LAX
7h 32m1 stop
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18:52 - 05:48LAX-EWR
7h 56m1 stop
₹ 20,268Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 12 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
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19:59 - 23:17EWR-LAX
6h 18mdirect
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08:00 - 16:29LAX-EWR
5h 29mdirect
₹ 20,439Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Tue, 13 May
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20:10 - 23:12EWR-LAX
6h 02mdirect
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21:35 - 05:55LAX-EWR
5h 20mdirect
₹ 20,524JetBlue
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
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07:30 - 10:46EWR-LAX
6h 16mdirect
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22:21 - 06:30LAX-EWR
5h 09mdirect
₹ 20,694Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 6 May
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20:10 - 23:16EWR-LAX
6h 06mdirect
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10:21 - 19:00LAX-EWR
5h 39mdirect
₹ 21,461JetBlue
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
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19:07 - 00:33EWR-LAX
8h 26m1 stop
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19:25 - 05:50LAX-EWR
7h 25m1 stop
₹ 21,887Delta
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Wed, 14 May - Tue, 20 May
Delta Logo
13:44 - 18:23EWR-LAX
7h 39m1 stop
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09:25 - 19:30LAX-EWR
7h 05m1 stop
₹ 23,590Delta
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Tue, 17 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York to Los Angeles flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to Los Angeles cost ₹ 10,047 and was between Newark Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles (LAX). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is ₹ 10,047.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles, 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 New York to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost ₹ 26,570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 41,900 and ₹ 36,449 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Los Angeles, 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 New York to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

₹ 6,728
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Los Angeles

When to book flights from New York to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from New York to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesJFK-LAXJan 2025
Be there on time it really need two hours for security checkups
AracelyFlew with Spirit AirlinesEWR-LAXDec 2024
Bring snacks and your own water bottle to stay hydrated.
YvonneFlew with Spirit AirlinesEWR-LAXDec 2024
Even though the flights in Spirit are very affordable, everything else must be paid for.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysJFK-LAXNov 2024
there was an instance where a non speaking couple didnt know when to board. people cut in front of them and the crew didnt respond. it would be nice if there were translators available to assist when needed. i get that you want people on board as quickly as possible. sometimes, it's like herding cats. but do assist the people who dont understand the language.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-LAXJun 2024
Make sure to get food before you get to the airport. Bring chargers for ur phone or your technological device.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-LAXApr 2024
There are buses from Time Square Bus Terminal to Newark for $18 direct no stops you are there in 30 minutes.
MasakoFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-LAXApr 2024
Newark has few food options so pack something if you can. It’s not worth getting food at Newark.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesEWR-LAXJan 2024
I wish I had time to buy a seat before hand. The price was fair but I didn’t have time.
LaurenFlew with JetBlueJFK-LAXDec 2023
Be very careful that you don’t misplace anything. If you have to go through TSA multiple times, be sure to retrieve ALL your things even if it means you have to hold up the line unfortunately. Otherwise, there will be zero help to retrieve your things afterwards even though there are so many cameras.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Los Angeles

  • Where is the best place for someone to pick me up after my flight from New York to Los Angeles Airport?

    Those picking you up can do so by meeting you curbside or parking in an on-site pay lot and meeting you at baggage claim. The airport also offers a convenient, complimentary, off-site cell phone lot so drivers can park and wait until you are ready to be picked up.

  • Which frequent flyer club offers the best perks on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    A little-known secret is that Virgin America’s Main Cabin Select is available for a relatively low amount of flyer miles and it compares quite well to their competitors’ standard economy rates while offering much more leg room for the long flight.

  • How can I get a Lyft at Los Angeles International?

    Lyft has some simple guidelines to get you on your way in no time. Once you have your bags, open the app to locate the nearest pickup zone. Once in the zone, request the type of ride you prefer from the Lyft app and then just keep an eye out for your driver who will meet you in the pickup zone.

  • If I have a lot of baggage to pick up, what is the best way to get it all to my ground transportation?

    Los Angeles airport offers skycap service, but a much more cost-friendly option may be a Smarte Carte, which you can rent for a nominal fee to get your bags from baggage claim to the curb without breaking your back.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Los Angeles was ₹ 79 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 209 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Los Angeles?

    When flying out of New York you will be using one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia. You will be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Los Angeles, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from New York to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of ₹ 38,424 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 40,554 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Los Angeles?

    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 New York to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from New York 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 New York to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 6,216 or less one-way and ₹ 14,991 or less round-trip.
  • No, you are not at an upscale mall; you are at New York John F. Kennedy Intl. airport. The airport houses a wide selection of stores featuring tech items, travel essentials, and even upscale clothing and accessories. Browse in shops like Hermes, Coach, Michael Kors, and Cartier, all located conveniently in the airport terminal buildings.
  • Los Angeles airport has a wealth of hotels close to the airport. There are budget-friendly choices like Super 8 and Motel 6, which are located right at the airport. There are good mid-range choices such as the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International, which are adjacent to the airport. If you are looking for a higher-end experience, try the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey, located just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean and just a short drive from the airport.
  • When taking flights from New York to Los Angeles Airport, it’s important to know that the airport is a fair distance from downtown Los Angeles. One great option to get there that comes at a very affordable price is the Flyaway shuttle, which will take you to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to being located downtown, Union Station is also the hub for rail and bus service such as Amtrak and Metrolink, which will get you through the rest of Southern California and beyond.
  • If Los Angeles is just serving as a long layover for you, why not spend that time on a mini-adventure? LayoverStop Tours offers tours of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and much more. Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to discover the hotspots in just 4 or 5 hours.
  • Los Angeles airport offers a wide assortment of dining options from upscale to downright classic. Grab a slice at Zpizza, or enjoy Costero California Bar and Bistro, which offers both fine dining as well as a lively, upscale bar area and, if you are in the mood for something truly Southern California, try the legendary In-n-Out Burger.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to New York

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from New York to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Los Angeles. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Los Angeles? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9911 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

4.0 OkayDr, Mar 2025IAD - LAX
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Crew was very good. Problem was not Alaska Airlines’ fault, there was a horrible, squealing, screaming kid near me.

flight took off over an hour and a half late and there was no beverage service during the flight

The flight itself was okay, but there were 2 screaming kids in front of me my entire flight which made it just awful. The parent did zero to try and make the children settle down and flight attendants did nothing either. I understand it's hard to travel with children, but constantly yelling, screaming, or loud talking for 4 hours straight is just ridiculous.

Boarding for Alaska Airlines is always chaotic with many people crowding the gates. Arriving in on Alaska in Los Angeles is always interesting since there is never a gate available. So the planes are often parked all the way out on the west side of the airport while waiting for the gate to be cleared of the departing plane. This flight was no exception.

I needed to board early and that was no problem. The snack was just ok. Alaska is an EXCELLENT airlines . . . luggage fast and easy.

It was an easy flight. However we did have a few delays, mainly due to weather

Generally good, seat is tight and cramped. I seated by A row, but my seat don't have a window.

THere was no WiFi and therefore no entertainment on the flight, but everything else was fine. The flight got in so early we had to wait for a gate to be clear.

The confusion from Alaskan Airlines to American, no one at the front desk of Alaskan told me I didn't have a flight, which made me miss my flight that was transferred over to American TERRIBLE customer service at Alaskan!! American Airlines was a great experience. Alaskan TERRIBLE!

Easier to file a claim. My fiancé got the flu and we had to cancel. ive been given the run around filing a claim. Call me at 831.588.4346 with a live agent please

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

I love the free WiFi!! Crew was nice. Bathroom was decent. First time flying delta in a long time and I enjoyed it. Will definitely look into booking with Delta more but I think Delta is a little more expensive than the other airlines.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

No music app working: no economy meal on five hour flight; hour on tarmac at the end waiting for a gate. Flight itself was smooth and easy.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

In flight on demand didn't work at our seats. Only a single beverage/snack run.

Traveling with JetBlue from NYC was convenient as accessing JFK airport was straightforward via the LIRR to the AirTrain. Maneuvering through the terminal was hassle-free, which was a pleasant start to the journey. However, the flight experience itself left much to be desired. The seating arrangement was notably uncomfortable; despite securing a window seat, space felt cramped. This was exacerbated by the middle seat passenger encroaching on my area, which made the flight less enjoyable. Additionally, while the in-flight entertainment system initially seemed like a reprieve, the sound outlet on my seat was inoperable. This issue turned what could have been a manageable three-hour flight into a rather tedious ordeal, as I was unable to use the entertainment system effectively. While JetBlue provided a smooth process in terms of airport logistics, the on-board experience highlighted areas in need of improvement, particularly in terms of comfort and entertainment system maintenance.

Over 2 hour delay for a 50-minute flight is unacceptable, especially in normal weather. Very poor communication via app

Kayak sent over to jet blue my account being Mike Callaghan instead of Michael. I have a jet blue account with Michael that was connected

The WiFi stopped working early on in the flight. No audio from entertainment system.

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Seats were comfortable but dont recline at all. Checkin online was easy but didnt provide a gate until last minute. Flight attendants were very unkind, not friendly and didnt go over safety procedures in case of a crash. No free snacks or beverages, not even water.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

Delayed fight LAS to LAX. OK, fog in LA, not your fault. But all your staff, onboard in in lounge, speak so fast, enunciate so poorly and often have a accent that it is impossible to understanding anything they are saying.

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