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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane.
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06:00 - 10:35LAX-BNE
35h 35m2 stops
11:40 - 12:55BNE-LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$1,386
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 27 May
23:55 - 10:35LAX-BNE
17h 40m1 stop
11:40 - 12:55BNE-LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$1,405Fiji Airways
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Sat, 9 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
09:00 - 22:50LAX-BNE
44h 50m3 stops
11:40 - 12:55BNE-LAX
18h 15m1 stop
$1,419
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 27 May
17:15 - 07:05LAX-BNE
20h 50m1 stop
10:00 - 11:13BNE-LAX
18h 13m1 stop
$1,536Air Canada
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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
17:15 - 07:05LAX-BNE
20h 50m1 stop
20:45 - 13:30BNE-LAX
33h 45m2 stops
$1,571Air Canada
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Tue, 24 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug
21:35 - 05:25LAX-BNE
14h 50mdirect
20:05 - 16:40BNE-LAX
13h 35mdirect
$1,827Qantas Airways
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Tue, 17 Jun - Tue, 8 Jul
21:35 - 05:25LAX-BNE
14h 50mdirect
20:05 - 16:40BNE-LAX
13h 35mdirect
$1,890Qantas Airways
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Tue, 24 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug
22:10 - 11:00LAX-BNE
19h 50m1 stop
09:45 - 13:20BNE-LAX
20h 35m1 stop
$1,998Air New Zealand
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Tue, 24 Jun - Mon, 7 Jul
19:50 - 06:30LAX-BNE
17h 40m1 stop
10:30 - 10:20BNE-LAX
16h 50m1 stop
$2,029United Airlines
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Mon, 14 Jul - Tue, 5 Aug
22:10 - 11:00LAX-BNE
19h 50m1 stop
09:15 - 12:45BNE-LAX
20h 30m2 stops
$2,030Air New Zealand
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Tue, 24 Jun - Mon, 7 Jul

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Brisbane flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Brisbane on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane, 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 Los Angeles to Brisbane is February, where tickets cost $1,287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,189 and $1,851 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane, 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 Los Angeles to Brisbane, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$656
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Los Angeles to Brisbane

  • Has your device switched off or about to run out of charge at BNE?

    Brisbane Airport (BNE) provides USB and plug-in charging stations where you can charge your device and enjoy YouTube videos and other internet services with the free Wi-Fi available at the airport. Passengers should not leave their devices unattended at any time.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane?

    There are no nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane. Most planes have one to two transfers along the way, usually at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). As there is no direct flights from Los Angeles, many airlines offer a journey with only one stop. You can fly with Fiji Airways via Nadi, Qantas Airways via Sydney, Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong or, in some cases, you’ll get the best deal by using a combination of airlines.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offer unique parking options for people with disabilities?

    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has extra-wide parking spaces adjacent to the airport’s elevators on all terminal levels for passengers with disabilities. You can easily spot them as they are well-labeled. Also, you will find economy-rate parking with free shuttle bus services to the airline terminals.

  • Does Brisbane Airport (BNE) offer services for parents traveling with kids?

    Brisbane Airport (BNE) features clean and private rooms for parents traveling with their little ones to comfortably bond and nurse them. The rooms are distributed throughout the airport. They are equipped with feeding chairs, changing tables, and microwaves.

  • Are there hotels near Brisbane Airport (BNE)?

    Passengers can seek accommodation at the Ibis & Pullman Airport hotels. They are just a 6min walk away from the domestic terminal. You can also opt for the Novotel Brisbane Airport hotel located about 10min away at the Skygate precinct. This hotel offers shuttle services to move travelers from the airport to the hotel.

  • Can I find a lounge at Brisbane Airport (BNE)?

    If you are looking for a space to relax or get work done upon arrival, Brisbane Airport (BNE) has got you covered. The airport features the Plaza Premium Lounge and Wellness Spa, which offers hand, foot, and body therapies. You can also relax at the My Lounge facility that provides pay-per-use services.

  • What ground transportation options are available at Brisbane Airport (BNE)?

    Brisbane Airport (BNE) offers multiple car rental options with Thrifty, Budget, Enterprise Holdings, and Avis. You can also opt to hail a taxi from 13cabs or Black and White to travel through the city. The Con-x-ion shuttle bus offers door-to-door services from the airport.

  • Are there any VIP services at Los Angeles Airport?

    You can book a VIP meet-and-greet service at LAX to start your journey in style and enjoy priority access through the airport. A professional greeter will meet you at your vehicle, assist with luggage drop off and arrange fast-track security passes. You will be escorted to a VIP lounge for a drink before heading to the departure gate to pre-board the flight.

  • How do I book a sustainable flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane?

    Through the KAYAK website, you can sort flights by CO2 emissions to find a sustainable option. Along the route from Los Angeles to Sydney, the average amount of CO2 emitted per person is 7,276 kg. Booking a flight on Fiji Airways with a stopover in Nadi will reduce CO2 emissions by roughly 43%. Other factors to consider include aircraft type, cabin class and whether the flight is fully booked.

  • What is the luggage allowance on this route?

    The checked luggage allowance for flights from LAX to Brisbane depends on your chosen airline and the cabin class. For passengers flying Economy, you can usually bring one piece of luggage weighing up to 32 kg. Business Class and First Class travellers can usually bring two pieces of luggage weighing 32 kg each.

  • Can I book a First Class flight along this route?

    First Class flights from LAX to Brisbane are available on Qantas, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. Passengers enjoy a wide range of deluxe amenities, including lie-flat seats, gourmet dining, excellent in-flight entertainment, premium amenities and priority boarding. You will also receive access to lounges at Los Angeles Airport.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane was $413 for a one-way ticket and $873 for a return.

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

    Los Angeles and Brisbane are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and will be arriving at Brisbane.

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

    Qantas Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Brisbane flight route.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Los Angeles and Brisbane.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $1,441 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,783 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Brisbane.

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

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

    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 Brisbane with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

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

    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 Brisbane from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $848 or less one-way and $1,842 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers the Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) program to help passengers relieve stress through pet interaction. It also features indoor and outside pet relief stations where animals can comfortably wander and relieve themselves before departure.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) has multiple filtered water refill stations distributed throughout the airport where you can refill your bottle and remain hydrated after your trip. You can opt for a hot water refill spot conveniently located behind coffee clock level 3 in the international terminal.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has a lost and found department operated and managed by the Airport’s Police Division where you can find a lost item or submit an item you have collected.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) helps passengers freshen up and relax by offering accessible showering facilities. The showers are located on levels 2 and 3 in the International Terminal. Passengers should bring their shower products and a towel.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has multiple shops distributed across the airport with duty-free options. Some of the shops available include Burberry Boutique, Bliss, Book Soup, and Bead Factory.
  • If you get injured or fall ill during or after your trip, Brisbane Airport (BNE) features first aid rooms at both terminals with trained staff to offer medical assistance to sick travelers.
  • If you need to exchange money on arrival in Brisbane, there is a currency exchange in the Arrivals Hall at Brisbane Airport directly across from baggage carousels 2 and 3.
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) has seven lounges in the international terminal, two of which are pay-per-use, and two lounges in the domestic terminal. The airline lounges are operated by Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia.
  • There is a large mall called Skygate located just 5 km from Brisbane Airport. The airport offers a free bus transfer between the terminals and Skygate. There are also lockers so you can store your luggage and be free to shop.
  • Qantas and American Airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE). Although these flights are more expensive, you will arrive at your destination more quickly and avoid the stress of changing flights.
  • If you’re travelling with young children, you are usually permitted to check in extra items, such as a pram, car seat or portable cot. Travellers are also allowed to bring additional liquids on board, such as milk, juice and baby food.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Brisbane?

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

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Brisbane

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Brisbane. 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 Los Angeles to Brisbane? 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 9792 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
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I would like you let you know that my booking never confirmed, yet I was charged for the insurance fee and cannot get it back even though I have an email stating g that the booking didn’t confirm. I have been getting the run around.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025LAX - HND
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I would like you let you know that my booking never confirmed, yet I was charged for the insurance fee and cannot get it back even though I have an email stating g that the booking didn’t confirm. I have been getting the run around.

Even though we checked in, checked bags, and went through security, I was told at the gate that I hadn’t checked in. I was pulled aside and had to verify my identity yet again. Otherwise, the flight was fine.

Everyone was very friendly. And helpful. I loved flying to la and back. Great flight

Quick boarding, efficient and pleasant crew. Wish they worked the mic better in the terminal to be understood more clearly.

racist and disturbing flight attendants who profile, attack, and demean. i was on flight 1045 on january 31st 2025.

Liberia airport was a disaster -- as we were pretty close, they shut the runway and we were diverted. San Jose wouldn't accept us so we had to go all the way to San Salvador and refuel and wait. Crew itself communicated as best they could.

Terrible. Flight delayed 7 times. Lost a day of our vacation, loads of money and non-refundable activities. Can’t fly AA again.

The app is very bugy, did not work well. Other than that it was ok.

The flight was delayed an hour and it was not disclosed to the passengers until it was time to board. There was no in-flight WiFI available and such poor communication overall. Unfortunate that I was going to miss my connecting flight with poor communication on alternatives.

Interline connection was terrible. Boarding pass from American didn’t work even though it was valid. Gate agent not present to straighten out the mess until the next to the last boarding group was called.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

We took off an hour late due to arrival airport not having enough gates. That was followed by 1:30 wait to get our bags delivered for the entire flight.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Almost missed boarding, mass line up made me be the last person. Wish the announcement was more loud, didn’t hear what seats or zones were ready. Being last also made finding space for my roller bag. Fortunately the flight attendants made it work!

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

Good service was quite limited but that is due to short flight.

Since it was a long flight, a seat with better cushion would have been better. Also, water was offered but the steward walked by too fast to get any.

I liked nothing about this flight nor the incredible lack of service and communication on this flight from the Captain to every staff member. Arrogant, entitled and lacking any kind of basic customer service

I booked my flight ni November and was placed on standby? How does this happen. Flight was 1 1/2 hours late departure plane was switched to a smaller plane easy to tell this is a government run company they don’t care about anyone

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

1. The PA system was painfully loud. 2. Overhead bin #33 was missing—I find this troubling.

I had a disappointing experience at the San Diego airport with one of your gate agents. Despite being in Zone 4 and traveling with a standard carry-on bag that has never been an issue (30 flights in Q4 alone), the tall, blonde gentleman forced me to gate-check my bag. When I politely asked if we could verify the bag’s size, he became confrontational, even threatening to deny me boarding twice. His behavior appeared erratic and unprofessional, projecting a negative attitude onto passengers, as if he was going through something mentally. Notably, there was ample overhead space once all passengers had boarded. In contrast, the tall, older Asian agent handled the situation with professionalism and calmness, making a clear effort to de-escalate. As an avid traveler, this unnecessary inconvenience set a frustrating tone for my trip to Asia.

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