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₹ 26,993 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi 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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi.
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Air India Logo
11:00 - 10:45IAD-DEL
14h 15mdirect
Air India Logo
01:55 - 07:40DEL-IAD
15h 15mdirect
₹ 57,903Air India
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Air India Logo
11:00 - 10:45IAD-DEL
14h 15mdirect
Air India Logo
01:55 - 07:40DEL-IAD
15h 15mdirect
₹ 58,329Air India
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Sun, 24 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:51 - 21:30BWI-DEL
25h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
23:35 - 13:48DEL-BWI
23h 43m2 stops
₹ 59,436United Airlines
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 21 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:51 - 21:30BWI-DEL
25h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
23:35 - 09:55DEL-BWI
43h 50m2 stops
₹ 60,287United Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
17:50 - 00:05IAD-DEL
20h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
02:05 - 16:00DEL-IAD
23h 25m1 stop
₹ 61,054Delta
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Sat, 10 May - Wed, 21 May
Delta Logo
12:25 - 00:05IAD-DEL
26h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:15 - 16:00DEL-IAD
38h 15m1 stop
₹ 61,480Delta
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Mon, 19 May - Thu, 29 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:50 - 09:20IAD-DEL
30h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 - 11:40DEL-IAD
33h 55m2 stops
₹ 61,905Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, 10 May - Sat, 31 May
Etihad Airways Logo
22:05 - 07:50IAD-DEL
24h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:15 - 16:10DEL-IAD
28h 25m1 stop
₹ 65,311Etihad Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:33 - 09:20IAD-DEL
27h 17m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
02:05 - 16:00DEL-IAD
23h 25m1 stop
₹ 65,482Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, 2 May - Wed, 11 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
22:05 - 03:15IAD-DEL
19h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:50 - 16:10DEL-IAD
20h 50m1 stop
₹ 67,696Etihad Airways
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi cost ₹ 34,195 and was between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and New Delhi (DEL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is ₹ 34,195.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Delhi, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, 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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi is September, where tickets cost ₹ 68,036 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 126,535 and ₹ 112,911 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

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 ₹ 149,684 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, 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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

₹ 26,993
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to New Delhi

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi 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.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

  • Where can I get access to currency exchange services?

    Since they use INR instead of USD in India, you will need to exchange some of your dollars for INR. Washington D.C Dulles International Airport has multiple currency exchange areas. Look out for the currency exchange spots at Concourses A and B of the airport. Alternatively, if you decide to exchange your currency at the arrival airport, DEL, there are plenty of exchange kiosks at arrival Terminal 3.

  • How can I fly from Washington D.C Dulles International Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport?

    Multiple nonstop airlines are operating between Washington D.C Dulles International Airport and New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air India Airlines is the best and cheapest airline operating on this route. There are also a limited number of one-stop airlines that you can opt for, such as Qatar Airways Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. However, this will add at least 5-10h to your overall flight time.

  • Can I travel with my pet to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Yes, New Delhi Indira International Airport is pet-friendly. The airport has a pet relief area located on Level 2 on the west side of the Jeppsen Terminal where your dog can stretch their legs after a long flight. The pet relief areas are equipped with a fire hydrant, sinks, and disposable pet waste bags.

  • Are there hotels near Washington D.C Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, there are multiple hotels near IAD Airport that are easily accessible such as Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. The hotel offers top-notch services such as free airport shuttles and ample parking. It is located 0.6 miles from the airport. Therefore, you can avoid the early commute if you have scheduled an early morning flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi was ₹ 317 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 680 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Washington, D.C. has 2 major airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is the only airport in New Delhi. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Washington Dulles Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and New Delhi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    You can catch a direct flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, Delta or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi are Delta and Emirates. With an average price for the route of ₹ 98,645 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 78,049 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    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 New Delhi with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    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 New Delhi from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 27,680 or less one-way and ₹ 73,424 or less round-trip.
  • The airports feature a wide range of unique services passengers can use to spend time. For example, there is a free WI-FI, charging stations, and a chapel. There are also banking services that you can use for your monetary emergencies.
  • If you are flying out of Washington, there are two airports that you can use, Washington D.C Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Washington D.C Dulles International Airport (IAD). However, major airlines operating from Washington to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) use IAD.
  • Nursing mothers flying out through Washington D.C Dulles International Airport will find nursing suites across Baggage claims 2, 6, 11, and 14 at the airport terminal. The suites are equipped with baby changing tables and comfortable chairs.
  • When flying into New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, you can take advantage of the services that the airlines' lounges offer, such as showers. These lounges are situated at Terminals 1 and 3 of the airport and are easily accessible.
  • If you are arriving late at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at Centaur Hotel. It is located 0.5 miles from the airport and offers exceptional services, including an outdoor pool and tennis court. There is also an airport shuttle available from the hotel.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Washington, D.C.

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi. 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 Washington, D.C. to New Delhi? 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
EmiratesOverall score based on 3202 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

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.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

After a 5 hour delay waiting at the gate (3 delays adding up) with no clear reason provided, we finally boarded flew 3/4 of the way to Toronto then were turned back to New York. As we neared New York, the pilot declared that it was his fault, something to do with timing and him not being allowed into the country???? How could the airline let his happen? They had hours to prepare and make sure they had a crew available for the flight! We ended up in Toronto a day late with no sleep.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

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

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

Too many changes in departure time (4-5 times before the actual departure time was determined) with no reasons provided.

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

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