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Cheap Flights from New York to Cancún (NYC-CUN)

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

Fri, 26 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
JetBlue Logo
10:01 - 13:15JFK-CUN
4h 14mdirect
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14:35 - 19:29CUN-JFK
3h 54mdirect
£198JetBlue
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
Aeromexico Logo
08:17 - 11:25JFK-CUN
4h 08mdirect
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07:10 - 21:34CUN-JFK
13h 24m1 stop
£204Aeromexico
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Sat, 13 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Delta Logo
08:21 - 11:29JFK-CUN
4h 08mdirect
Delta Logo
12:39 - 17:45CUN-JFK
4h 06mdirect
£206Delta
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Sat, 13 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Delta Logo
08:21 - 11:29JFK-CUN
4h 08mdirect
Delta Logo
12:39 - 17:45CUN-JFK
4h 06mdirect
£207Delta
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Sat, 13 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:32 - 19:20EWR-CUN
10h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 13:36CUN-EWR
3h 51mdirect
£210United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:50 - 13:51EWR-CUN
4h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 13:36CUN-EWR
3h 51mdirect
£212United Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:38 - 08:04LGA-CUN
16h 26m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
09:09 - 18:34CUN-LGA
8h 25m1 stop
£215Spirit Airlines
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Sun, 12 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 15:25LGA-CUN
8h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:25 - 23:45CUN-LGA
6h 20m1 stop
£224American Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
American Airlines Logo
06:33 - 13:40JFK-CUN
8h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:26 - 00:27CUN-JFK
7h 01m1 stop
£224American Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:59LGA-CUN
7h 59m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
09:16 - 10:00CUN-LGA
23h 44m2 stops
£254Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Cancún

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
JetBlue

JetBlue’s Even More Space offers up to 18 cm extra legroom, early boarding, and priority security access.


JetBlue’s Mint cabin features lie-flat seats, priority boarding, and two free checked bags for added comfort.

Read more about JetBlueby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United’s Polaris cabin offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


United’s Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.

Airports
EWR

For a quick trip to NYC, take the AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, then NJ Transit or Amtrak to Penn Station.

Read more about EWRby Stefanie Waldek
JFK

Avoid traffic by having your driver drop you off at the AirTrain station at Lefferts Boulevard, then take the free ride to terminals.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
CUN

Immigration at CUN is typically quick, thanks to automated passport checks. Expect queues of no more than 30 minutes.

Read more about CUNby Brandon Schultz
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and EWR

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CUN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Cancún flights

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

How much is a return flight from New York to Cancún?

What is the cheapest New York to Cancún flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Cancún costs £177 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Cancún (CUN). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 13% cheaper than other New York-Cancún routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and Cancún (CUN).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Cancún clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York to Cancun, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Cancun back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Cancún, 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 Cancún is September, where tickets cost £246 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £453 and £440 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to Cancún?

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 £361 on average.

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

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 Cancún, 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 Cancún, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Cancun

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight£76
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Cancun

When to book flights from New York to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Cancún 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 New York to Cancun

  • Can I fly directly from New York to Cancun?

    Yes, there are many airlines that offer direct, non-stop flights from New York to Cancun, Mexico. Some of these airlines include JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, and American Airlines.

  • Where can I find a private space to make a call or get some work done at LaGuardia?

    New York-based startup Jabbrrbox has installed futuristic pods in Terminal B that serve as individual workspaces for thinking, recharging, and working on the go. These soundproof booths can be reserved in 30-minute increments and offer reliable and secure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, a camera for video conference calls, and in-booth speakers.

  • What kind of facilities are available for those traveling with pets?

    If you’re traveling with service animals or pets, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark have pet relief areas beyond the security checkpoints. The ARK at JFK is a 24-hour, USDA-approved airport quarantine facility for the import and export of horses, pets, birds, and livestock. The comprehensive facility includes animal handling services, kennels, aviary quarantine, veterinary medicine, and an in-transit area for live animal cargo.

  • Is there Wi-Fi available at the airports in New York?

    Connect to free unlimited Wi-Fi before you depart from JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark. Charging stations can be found throughout the terminals so travelers can easily keep their devices charged.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Cancún?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Cancún was £102 for a one-way ticket and £267 for a return.

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

    On your way to Cancun, you’ll fly out from one of these New York airports: Newark or New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Cancun.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Cancun?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Cancún, United Airlines or Aeromexico?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Cancún are United Airlines and Aeromexico. With an average price for the route of £457 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Aeromexico is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £368 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cancun.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun 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 Cancun?

    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 Cancun 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 Cancun?

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Cancun? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £96 or less one-way and £248 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from New York to Cancun depart from JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark. Remember to fill in your Tourist Card (Official Entry Immigration Form) and present it with your passport on arrival. These are available online, from travel agencies and airlines, or at the point of entry.
  • Once you arrive at Cancun International Airport in Mexico, you will need a transfer service to get to your hotel or accommodation. Many people book a private transfer in advance but you can also find shuttles to hotels at the airport. Ado buses run every 30-45 minutes and go directly to the bus stations in downtown Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
  • Are you flying Delta from New York to Cancun? Visit the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 4 of JFK Airport before you depart. Amenities include healthy refreshments, premium drinks, comfortable lounges, complimentary Wi-Fi, and shower facilities. Access to the lounge is available via yearly membership or a single visit pass.
  • If you’re feeling peckish before your flight from New York to Cancun, there are plenty of dining options at JFK. Have a cocktail and choose from a selection of international cuisine, savor a New York hot dog, or simply get a coffee and donut to go. There are plenty of family-friendly food establishments if you’re traveling with children.
  • Are you departing from Newark and are pressed for time? The AtYourGate app allows travelers to order food from participating restaurants inside the Newark Liberty International Airport, which will be delivered directly to your departure gate. You can also order last-minute travel essentials, a snack for the plane, a bottle of water, or your favorite coffee from participating airport retailers -- and have it delivered before you board your flight.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Cancun?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Cancun.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Cancun Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Cancun

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta, JetBlue

Delta, JetBlue

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

Delta, JetBlue

Delta, JetBlue

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, JetBlue

Delta, JetBlue

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Direct returns

Cancun to New York

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue

American Airlines, Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from New York to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Cancún. 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 Cancún? 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.
7.4
AeromexicoOverall score based on 1713 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.9Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

2.0 MediocreRoberto, Aug 2025MAD - MEX
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Aeroméxico cancelled my ticket without advice AND It make a last minute mess in my intinerary, no solving my situation, bad advice and bad customer service

The ground staff were not as friendly and nice to the passengers as the air crew. Flight attendants, cockpit crew were great and very nice to everyone on board.

My flight was delayed, then I got transferred to a new flight that was also delayed- which wasn’t Aeromexico’s fault, it was because of weather conditions. Most of the crew was very nice and patient, except for one or two flight attendants who were rude. The entertainment wasn’t on, so all the screens were off.

My wife's entertainment system did not work. Payed for flight upgrade but did not receive advertised "free WiFi".

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

Ok. But we arrived to a remote terminal which meant that a bus had to take us to the terminal building

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

We love united ! We would like to acknowledge Aimee in the lounge near gate 130

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

The flight was operated by Lufthansa. You can't expect much from them anymore. They have a talent in getting something wrong.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

We arrived 4 hours early and still almost missed the flight because they weren’t able to access one of the boarding tickets. They then sent hour bags late and we were all of our without clothing and eventually had to take an expensive cab back and forth to the airport as they wouldn’t deliver the bag which arrived late at night that day and we would have to wait until noon the began day (messing up a second day of plans). Also, all the food has dairy or pork. No vegan or even vegetarian option in the flight—even for purchase.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Flight was delayed again and again ultimately almost three hours getting us to our location at close to midnight by the time we got in and out of airport to destination. I had taken time off work to enjoy an evening at destination and that was now wasted

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

No food/snack served during the flight. Crew wasn’t interested at all. Flew American First but flying low cost with Ryanair is even better

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

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

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