Orlando via Detroit

[andrewandcarole]

We often use indirect flight. A 3 hour stop over will be gone in a flash!
We went via Detroit in April (KLM/Nothwest) - it was no hassle at all. Plenty of shops if you do get time for a bit of retail therapy or a coffee.

Carole

[Badger]

We have flown via Detroit, it was quick and easy to negotiate. In my opinion the airport is a little grubby but the facilities are okay. It may have changed since we last flew through there... almost four years ago. Word of advice, be careful if you go outside for any reason, not the best of areas but the airport is just fine.

[Tracey K]

We went through Detroit and thought it was really quite simple. Immigration was well organised when we were there and then you find yourself in the new terminal. As someone has said it is one long building with lots of gates off it. We didn't bother with the train; we walked down the length of the terminal getting something to eat and looking in the shops.

[ellie]

Three hours may seem like a long time, but with immigration etc I am sure you will find it just fine. It will give you a little time to stretch your legs, take a quick peep at the shops, and probably have a snack and a drink. Then you will be on your way. In fact, before you know it you will be boarding your second 'plane and on your way to Orlando.

And when you reach Orlando you only have to walk off the 'plane so that is a real benefit. [clap]

[shockey]

On the way back, bear in mind that Detroit is one of the airports where the US government is testing the new US-VISIT exit procedures. At Detroit you have to use a US-VISIT machine, which scans your documents and fingerprints.

[Tonish]

Be glad you have 3 hrs!

We went thru Atlanta this year and had almost 2 hrs for the connection. Inbound flight was late, plus queues at immigration. Bags had to come off for inspection - took ages and we had to run top speed to departure gate; the car seat we brought with us didn't come off the flight so we had to go without it. It turned up in Orlando a couple of days later.

Same thing on the way back, only this time whilst we made the connecting flight (only just, after running again), none of our bags did. They turned up next day.

By the time you're off the flight, through immigration etc, you'll manage a couple of cups of coffee before boarding again would be my guess.

Tonish