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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 853
Typical prices: C$ 1,309-C$ 2,032
Hong Kong Airlines
Thu 8/11Sat 17/11
YVR - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,026
Typical prices: C$ 1,204-C$ 2,203
Air Canada
Thu 22/11Fri 14/12
YVR - PVG • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air Canada and China Eastern. Average duration is 13h 50m
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Most flights • 11 per week
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Shanghai

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Shanghai

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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1:05 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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6:10 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 853Hong Kong Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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1:05 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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7:40 a.m. - 8:05 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
28h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 866Hong Kong Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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2:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
36h 55m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
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1:10 p.m. - 1:43 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
16h 33m1 stop San Francisco
C$ 939United Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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8:00 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
18h 55m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
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1:10 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
39h 20m3 stops San Francisco Denver Intl Los Angeles
C$ 939United Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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12:30 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
26h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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4:40 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
C$ 955Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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12:30 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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4:40 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
C$ 955Sichuan Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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1:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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9:45 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
36h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
C$ 986XiamenAir
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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1:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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12:10 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
22h 30m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
C$ 989XiamenAir
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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1:05 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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9:45 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
36h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
C$ 994Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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1:05 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
36h 55m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
C$ 999Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Canada to Shanghai flights

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai at C$ 1,577 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,798.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai with an average price of C$ 1,403 round-trip.
•July (C$ 1,962) and June (C$ 1,948) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

Evening flights to Shanghai are the cheapest at C$ 1,568 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at C$ 1,869.

When are flights to Shanghai the cheapest?

Flights to Shanghai are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 5% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Shanghai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on China Airlines

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Cathay Pacific

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Korean Air and EVA Air

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Key details for flights to Shanghai

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 501
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai 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 Shanghai, answered

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

  • Which Shanghai Airport is closest to the city center?

    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is closest to the city. It is situated close to Hongqiao town and lies only 13 km west of Downtown Shanghai. On the other hand, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 40 km away from the city center but also provides good access to Downtown Shanghai.

  • Should I fly to Pudong International Airport or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?

    Shanghai Hongqiao International is closer to the city center, cheaper, and has quicker access to hotels and most traditional attractions in the city if you're short on time. On the other hand, Pudong International Airport is more convenient for transfers from and to international flights, and you can also enjoy the Maglev train experience.

  • Can I store my luggage at Pudong International Airport?

    Yes, you can. Whether you have a layover or do not wish to proceed with your luggage from the airport, the airport has you covered. Secure luggage storage is available at the airport. You are required to present a valid ID and a boarding pass or flight ticket to get storage services. The payment rates depend on the size of your baggage and the storage duration.

  • What are the transportation options from Pudong International Airport to the city center?

    The airport shuttle bus is a handy mode of transportation to the city center. The bus may be boarded at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Also, the Maglev train is an experience you can't afford to miss. The train surges into the city and links the airport with the immense Underground Metro System of Shanghai. Moreover, you can access the city center via metro line 2, taxi, and car rental service.

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

    Air Canada operates the most flights from Canada to Shanghai at 11 per week, and for this route Air Canada is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Canada to Shanghai. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Shanghai?

    Flights to Shanghai arrive at: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • Which airports serve Shanghai and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Shanghai can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Shanghai?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Shanghai are from:
    • Vancouver, from C$ 853 round-trip

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

    A good deal on a flight to Shanghai is around C$ 1,309 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Shanghai?

    Last-minute fares to Shanghai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 4% below the average round-trip fare of C$ 1,642. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Shanghai?

Your guide to booking Shanghai 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 Shanghai, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 5% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Shanghai, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around C$ 1,309 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Shanghai in November. Round-trip fares historically average C$ 1,403 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 afternoon to save up to C$ 301 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to Shanghai average C$ 1,568 compared to C$ 1,869 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Shanghai, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air Canada includes a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, China Eastern includes a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, and Air China includes a carry-on 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 Shanghai, a few great places to start are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Shanghai New International Expo Centre. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • When you fly to Shanghai, you will likely land at Pudong International Airport (PVG). This airport is the primary international gateway to the city and a central hub for several airlines, such as China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and Air China.
  • Another option for passengers looking to explore Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), less than 20min from the city center. However, this airport mainly handles domestic flights as most international flights were shifted to Pudong International Airport since it began operations.
  • If you are flying to Pudong International Airport but won't be staying in Shanghai, there are convenient and reliable means of connecting to other cities. The airport provides long-distance bus services from the bus parking lot at Terminal 1 to other cities, including Wuxi, Zhangjiagang, Yiwu, Kunshan, Qingtian, Suzhou, Wenzhou, Jiaxing, and Hangzhou.
  • If you are traveling with kids, Pudong International Airport features a children's park, ideal for keeping the little ones relaxed and entertained, especially during flight delays. The park is located at Terminal 2, right next to the gate.
  • If you are looking to change to local currency as soon as you land, Pudong International Airport has foreign currency counters available in both departure and arrival halls. You can also acquire local currency at the airport's on-site banks and ATMs.
  • If you wish to freshen up after a long flight, you can do so in one of the airport's lounges with showers, such as VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 or First-Class Lounge No. 37 in Terminal 1.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Shanghai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Shanghai? 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.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1218 reviews
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

10.0 ExcellentOmer, Mar 2026
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Always on time and flight crew were great. Boarding in Manila was a bit chaotic and disorganized compared to Incheon.

One of the flight attendants stepped on my foot. I was on the aisle seat. A lady inside needed to get out. So Instood. Just then, a flight attentendant came wuicklybtheoughbthe aisle and stepprd on my sock covered toes. I let out a small sound. She stopped momentarily, but didn’t ask how I was just took off of the aisle. Never came back to see how I was. Fortunately, I was not really hurt other than a slight soreness in my toes. But I found that to be very negligent.

I like it when the plane have waited for passengers like us who are trying to catch the plane. Detroit was my mom's port of entry we spent too much time looking for our luggages at baggage claim which no problem. But then the problem occur after the immigration when the homeland security agents forgot to give us our passports which it took so long to find them and I was very anxious because we might not be able to catch our flights but luckily the plane to knoxville still sitting there and waiting for us. Praise the Lord for everything.

They changed aircrafts and they moved my seats that were already prepaid. I did not get the seats I paid for, so I got expensive seats that I didn't want

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to fly with Korean Air again in the future.

So far one of the good one , whenever I go to Korea , I always use Korean airline .

On time departure and exceptional customer service during the entire flight.

Customer service is not a top priority from boarding to while on flight, was belittled on boarding Some staff speak english at almost a 0% fluency

2 hour connection time in Seoul to make plane to Bangkok. Giant security lineup. Lots of worry over making flight reduced joy of flying via KE/Incheon. This was a repeat of my flight in Nov 2022, so apparently is the new normal for KE. Flight was boarding after I was forced to jog what seemed to be 2 miles from security to my departure gate. Please fix this. I still cannot understand that if you have already been screened in Canada for dangerous items, and there is no opportunity to obtain any between one plane and the next, why you should be screened AGAIN.

Crew, service and food are excellent. Boarding could be better. Eg use the sign, in addition to calling

Everything was good; they still provided a sandwich snack. Good crew

The legroom in economy on an A321 is wholly inadequate for a 6’3” man. Deeply dissatisfied.

Cathay has always been great. Even allowed some leniency on my baggage weight. I believe they are also on the more leg room side of airlines.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

The employees are very nice and good. The delay due to the aircraft is not a good thing. Planning for such problems should be an easy task.

It we as a pleasant flight. Good helpful and happy cabin crew. Food was okay, not to write home about. Drinks good. Entertainment okay.. Seat space good , comfort acceptable

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

Basic long haul decent price but U pay for what you get. Over 5hrs of transit and terminal was pretty bare with nothing much to do except the lounge

Business Class window seat on my Shanghai to Venice route was broken and could not be converted into a bed which has to switch to a narrow aisle seat instead

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

The usb ports to charge phones laptops did not work.

Staff never asked passengers to bring their seat backs forward during landing. Was hoping to get a little relief from the passenger in front of me (I have long legs that I cannot stow in the overhead). Otherwise the flight was very pleasant.

As always, Air Canada flight was delayed for almost more than an hour, which made my time of my flight 15 hours which was absolutely unacceptable.

Everything was excellent except the breakfast was cheap yogurt and cake ????

The flight departed more than an hour later than expected. The flight itself was good. No other problems.

Plane was late. Too many announcements during the flight. Made me pay that deposit. Uncomfortable seats.

It was pretty good. The transatlantic flights can be tough on any airline, but this was a decent experience. The only thing I disliked was the airline crew moved my carry on bag without telling me or explaining anything. If I was sleeping during that part, I would’ve assumed it was stolen.

Exorbitantly overpriced ticket. Flight was delayed as per usual with air Canada and there was zero refund or compensation.

Flight delay due to staff shortage. No snack or drinks served. Toilets had water collecting on the floor.

The help at check-in area was excellent! The crew on board was great and the legroom and entertainment is excellent!

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