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Where can I fly from Detroit?Prices from DTW, departing Fri 7/24 and returning Fri 7/31

Book Cheap International Flights from Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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 round-trip international flight deals from Detroit to anywhere

Tue, 14 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Frontier Logo
9:12 a.m. - 12:14 p.m.
DTW
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FLL
3h 02mdirect
Frontier Logo
9:48 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
FLL
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DTW
3h 07mdirect
C$ 156Frontier
Thu, 30 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Frontier Logo
9:12 a.m. - 12:14 p.m.
DTW
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FLL
3h 02mdirect
Frontier Logo
9:48 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
FLL
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DTW
3h 07mdirect
C$ 166Frontier
Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
Frontier Logo
11:00 a.m. - 2:02 p.m.
DTW
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FLL
3h 02mdirect
Frontier Logo
10:00 a.m. - 1:07 p.m.
FLL
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DTW
3h 07mdirect
C$ 170Frontier
Tue, 21 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
Frontier Logo
2:56 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
DTW
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MCO
7h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:00 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
MCO
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DTW
6h 40m
1 stop
C$ 258Frontier
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Frontier Logo
5:21 p.m. - 8:07 p.m.
DTW
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MCO
2h 46mdirect
Frontier Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:54 a.m.
MCO
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DTW
2h 44mdirect
C$ 260Frontier
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Frontier Logo
5:21 p.m. - 8:07 p.m.
DTW
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MCO
2h 46mdirect
Frontier Logo
6:10 a.m. - 8:54 a.m.
MCO
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DTW
2h 44mdirect
C$ 261Frontier
Tue, 14 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
Frontier Logo
6:10 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.
DTW
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CUN
8h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:23 a.m. - 8:17 a.m.
CUN
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DTW
20h 54m
1 stop
C$ 549Frontier
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Frontier Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:54 p.m.
DTW
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CUN
8h 54m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:55 p.m. - 12:42 a.m.
CUN
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DTW
7h 47m
1 stop
C$ 550Frontier
Sun, 12 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
Frontier Logo
6:10 a.m. - 1:46 p.m.
DTW
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CUN
8h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:06 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.
CUN
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DTW
8h 34m
1 stop
C$ 552Frontier
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
United Airlines Logo
7:18 p.m. - 5:55 a.m.
DTW
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MNL
22h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
MNL
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DTW
25h 35m
2 stops
C$ 1,190United Airlines

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from from Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip domestic flight deals from Detroit

Tue, 14 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
Frontier Logo
9:12 a.m. - 12:14 p.m.
DTW
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FLL
3h 02mdirect
Frontier Logo
9:48 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
FLL
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DTW
3h 07mdirect
C$ 156Frontier
Thu, 30 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Frontier Logo
9:12 a.m. - 12:14 p.m.
DTW
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FLL
3h 02mdirect
Frontier Logo
9:48 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
FLL
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DTW
3h 07mdirect
C$ 166Frontier
Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
Frontier Logo
11:00 a.m. - 2:02 p.m.
DTW
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FLL
3h 02mdirect
Frontier Logo
10:00 a.m. - 1:07 p.m.
FLL
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DTW
3h 07mdirect
C$ 170Frontier
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
United Airlines Logo
6:35 a.m. - 8:26 a.m.
DTW
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EWR
1h 51mdirect
United Airlines Logo
9:27 p.m. - 11:36 p.m.
EWR
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DTW
2h 09mdirect
C$ 211United Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 2 Sep
Delta Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:43 a.m.
DTW
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EWR
1h 43mdirect
Delta Logo
9:39 a.m. - 11:27 a.m.
EWR
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DTW
1h 48mdirect
C$ 223Delta
Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
DTW
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EWR
1h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:30 p.m. - 11:51 p.m.
EWR
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DTW
4h 21m
1 stop
C$ 226United Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
American Airlines Logo
6:14 a.m. - 7:53 a.m.
DTW
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LGA
1h 39mdirect
American Airlines Logo
5:00 p.m. - 7:03 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
2h 03mdirect
C$ 231American Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Southwest Logo
3:35 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
DTW
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LGA
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
7h 00m
1 stop
C$ 240Southwest
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Southwest Logo
3:35 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
DTW
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LGA
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LGA
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DTW
7h 00m
1 stop
C$ 247Southwest
Tue, 18 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Delta Logo
9:09 a.m. - 12:17 p.m.
DTW
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MIA
3h 08mdirect
Delta Logo
6:43 p.m. - 10:04 p.m.
MIA
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DTW
3h 21mdirect
C$ 287Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Detroit

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Detroit is Dallas (11% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Orlando (11%) and New York (10%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Turkey (27% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Canada (24%) and Netherlands (15%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Chicago, San Diego, Miami, New York and Fort Lauderdale. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Fort Lauderdale at C$ 260, while the most expensive was San Diego, at C$ 565.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

There are many international destinations you can fly to non-stop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Calgary at C$ 295, while the most expensive was Vancouver, at C$ 405.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Detroit found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Fort Lauderdale and cost C$ 76. The next cheapest destinations were Washington, D.C. at C$ 77 and New York at C$ 117.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 121
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to New York LaGuardia Airport

Flights from Detroit: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew from Detroit to anywhere 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
DTW
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IST
May 2026
Turkish airlines was very generous in baggage allowances. You do have to pay attention to the weight limits, but we were allowed a personal item, a carry-on, and two checked bags per person.
AndreaFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LAX
Feb 2026
I chose Spirit because it was a lot cheaper. Expect a very uncomfortable seat for basic economy. Bring something to do because there is no back of the seat entertainment screen.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LAS
Feb 2026
Bring your own food, drinks and entertainment (movies, books, crossword puzzles, etc)
LisaFlew with Frontier
DTW
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MCO
Mar 2025
For short flights Frontier is okay but pay the extra money to be comfortable if your flight is longer.
MollieFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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EWR
Feb 2025
You have to weigh your bags yourself, there is no assistant to help check bags like on delta, so it takes longer and is more of a pain. Long lines, count on an extra few minutes. Other than that, everything was fine.
FelipeFlew with Delta
DTW
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SAN
Jun 2024
Make sure you know where you are going it’s a big airport… if you fly delta you can ride the tram inside to get to your gate if it is far away.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LGA
Mar 2024
Show up extra early, especially if you are flying with kids. There are no employees around to assist you.

FAQs for booking flights out of Detroit

  • Are pets allowed in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Yes, you can carry your pet with you when traveling. You will need to have a certificate of veterinary inspection, and in some airlines, you will also need to provide the acclimation certificate. Pets can travel in the cabin as air cargo or checked baggage. The charges differ depending on the choice of travel. You must make pet inquiries when booking your ticket.

  • Can my child travel alone from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes, you can book a ticket for your child. Your child must be five years or older. The child does not need any identification or certificate to travel, but you should let them have a school identification or a copy of yours for safety reasons.

  • Which hubs are in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    DTW has hubs for more than 15 airlines. The airport has two terminals. The McNamara terminal is a hub exclusively for Delta airlines. DTW is Delta Airlines' 3rd biggest hub worldwide, carrying more than 1,000 passengers daily. Evans terminal hubs for American eagle, United Airlines, American Eagle, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, frontier airlines, and Air France.

  • Do I need to check in when connecting a flight in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    It all depends on the booking of your connecting tickets. If it was booked as a single ticket, you don't need to check in. however, if the tickets are booked as two different tickets, you will need to take your bags and check in again in DTW.

  • What is Detroit also known as?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport’s airport code is DTW. It can also be referred to as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit?

    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 Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to your destination with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Detroit to the following destinations at these prices or less: Fort Lauderdale C$ 119 one-way - C$ 245 round-trip; Istanbul C$ 786 one-way - C$ 1,317 round-trip; Orlando C$ 176 one-way - C$ 339 round-trip
  • The best way to arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is through a taxi or an uber for around 20 minutes when there is minimal traffic. If you are not in a hurry, you can use a bus which will take about 50 minutes to the airport.
  • If you are on a long flight from DTW and the front seats with enough legroom are taken, go for the back seats. The best part about the seats is that you are almost guaranteed an empty seat or two. For the noise, you can use noise-buffering headphones or some high-quality earphones. Also, pack your neck pillow and a travel blanket to make your journey comfortable. You can also pack some snacks to keep you energized and stay hydrated.
  • If you are traveling far from Detroit city and your flight is early, you can rent a hotel room close to the airport to avoid missing the plane. Also, traffic is overwhelming during morning and evening hours, so staying close to the airport as you await your flight is advisable.
  • Arrive at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at least 2 or 3 hours before your flights. You can relax in one of the lounges in one of the terminals. The airport has two major terminals, the Evans and the McNamara. McNamara has the delta sky club lounge exclusively for members. The Evans terminal has the Lufthansa business lounge and is available to all passages. The lounges provide snacks, food, and drinks. You can also freshen up in the bathroom.
  •  Most airlines have a luggage limit; ensure to check on the luggage your luggage requirements. The average plane weight for a single check-on luggage is 50lb. You can also carry extra weight up to 70lb, but you will have to pay for the excess weight. Passengers are also allowed to take a carry-on luggage bag for personal items.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Worldwide? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Not really a “Delta” problem but worth mentioning: Boarding was a difficult process. TSA seemed understaffed and Pre-Check took longer than regular TSA. The supervisor was frazzled and yelled at travelers. Once through TSA, we had to put our carry-ons through another x-ray machine. Then queue up to board with both boarding pass and ID. Then, when we got to the stairs on the tarmac, we had to show our boarding pass again. Maybe this is just normal for Kona since the terminal is outdoors (but still a “secured” area).

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Three screaming and crying children in business class made it very difficult to rest. The crew made no attempt to address the situation. I might as well have saved the money and flown economy. The parents were oblivious to the discomfort their children were causing. The lounge in Istanbul is wonderful, but did not make up for the misery on the flight. My business class seat power outlet was broken and I have a cpap. The crew couldn't fix it or move me to better seat. Fortunately , the passenger in front of me allowed me to plug into his power outlet.

Could have been better. Bag rechecking could have been eliminated. Gate location and direction need to be clearly stated.

I flew Business with my daughter and son. The service, friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the fully flat beds were phenomenal. Would definitely fly Turkish again soon.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

The flight was cancelled, so why are you asking me how the flight was?

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Very, very tight legroom. They must’ve jammed in an additional few rows of seat seating. Denver to Munich was the least legroom I’ve ever had on any flight, let alone a multi hour international journey. I will not take that flight again.

In my first flight with Air Canada we sat in the plane for 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Finally we were asked to get off the plane and we were told the flight was cancelled after 7:00pm There was o clear explanation of what was the problem. I was booked without my permission on a Delta Flight at 7:30pm that was leaving at 8:00pm and I still had to go get my luggage(my final destination was Rome with one stop in Toronto. The luggage claim for Canada was closed so had to return to finally get it on the luggage belt.. Of course I missed the Delta flight and all the next day flights were booked. I also lost what I paid for my stay in Rome because I did nt cancel in time. A complete nightmare.

Crew was kind of grumpy and there was no beverage service at all. Sodas were $4. Disappointing.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

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