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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Honolulu (DTW-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Honolulu 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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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
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9:45 am - 11:30 amDTW-HNL
30h 45m1 stop
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10:40 am - 7:31 pmHNL-DTW
27h 51m1 stop
$476Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
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2:22 pm - 11:53 amDTW-HNL
27h 31m2 stops
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11:04 am - 11:58 amHNL-DTW
19h 54m1 stop
$494Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
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6:40 am - 4:05 pmDTW-HNL
15h 25m2 stops
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9:55 pm - 7:50 pmHNL-DTW
16h 55m2 stops
$504Southwest
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Sun, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 14
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10:52 am - 11:53 amDTW-HNL
30h 01m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 8:07 pmHNL-DTW
17h 32m2 stops
$510Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 10
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4:59 pm - 2:00 pmDTW-HNL
26h 01m2 stops
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10:40 am - 7:31 pmHNL-DTW
27h 51m1 stop
$512Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:45 pm - 10:20 amDTW-HNL
21h 35m2 stops
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9:25 pm - 6:20 pmHNL-DTW
15h 55m1 stop
$542Southwest
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:45 pm - 10:20 amDTW-HNL
21h 35m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 5:50 pmHNL-DTW
15h 50m2 stops
$548Southwest
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:45 pm - 10:20 amDTW-HNL
21h 35m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 5:50 pmHNL-DTW
15h 50m2 stops
$581Southwest
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21
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4:51 pm - 11:53 amDTW-HNL
24h 02m2 stops
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7:50 am - 5:21 amHNL-DTW
16h 31m2 stops
$590Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 21
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4:51 pm - 12:04 pmDTW-HNL
24h 13m2 stops
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7:50 am - 5:21 amHNL-DTW
16h 31m2 stops
$609Alaska Airlines
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Use the Wiki Wiki bus for easy transfers at HNL.
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Cheapest • from $504 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering parking deals and overnight stays, ensuring a stress-free morning at DTW.

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HNL

Use the Wiki Wiki bus for easy transfers between terminals at HNL, avoiding long walks in the open-air sections.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Honolulu flights

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

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Honolulu? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Honolulu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost $897 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,285 and $1,217 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$216
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Honolulu flights

  • Can I spend the night at HNL?

    On Level 2, near the end of the concourse, the airport maintains a dedicated landside overnight space. Travelers will be secure staying in this area because security personnel was patrolling it, although every seating had armrests, which appears to be the norm for airside gate sections as well. Bright lights, noise, and chilly weather are known to be sleep-interfering factors, so be sure to carry eye protection, noise-canceling headphones, earplugs, and a blanket or sweater.

  • Does DTW offer accessibility services to passengers with limited mobility?

    Passengers traveling through DTW who have limited mobility can take advantage of the airport's accessible amenities, including wheelchairs, which are available upon request. The guests also have access to parking spaces, an airport shuttle that is wheelchair accessible, and toilets that are tailored to their needs. Additionally, the staff at this location is knowledgeable and always eager to assist you, particularly while boarding and deplaning the aircraft.

  • Are there nursing rooms at DTW?

    This airport has a separate, secure lactation area where nursing women can pump and breastfeed their children. Rocking chairs, changing tables, sinks, diapers, and electrical outlets are all provided in the rooms. They are found at airport terminals.

  • Does HNL offer luggage services to passengers?

    Passengers who need a hand with their luggage can have access to luggage carts found at the International Arrivals Area. You can also have access to luggage storage lockers in Terminal 2 near the baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu was $216 for a one-way ticket and $476 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Honolulu?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Honolulu. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Honolulu?

    Detroit and Honolulu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Honolulu.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Honolulu?

    Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Honolulu?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Honolulu?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Honolulu?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Detroit to Honolulu on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $795 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $771 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 to Honolulu.

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

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

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Honolulu from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $381 or less one-way and $1,217 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers leaving from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) who are unsure of where they can park their cars, the airport offers a number of parking choices. You can use the McNamara parking lot garage if your trip takes a while. While other motorists looking for short-term parking can use the lot at the brand-new garage next to the gate.
  • If you are in the city center, pressed for time, and do not want to miss a flight, taxi services are the quickest way to go to DTW. To go to the airport in a taxi will take about 25 minutes. If you're in the city, you can also self-drive to get to the airport in less than 20 minutes. The metro buses are useful if you're on a tight budget because they're less expensive and speedier than cabs and autos.
  • You can access pet relief areas if you fly through Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) with your four-legged companion. These pet relief areas are located in Terminals 1 and 2.
  • Take advantage of the airport facilities, like the restaurant and cafes, where you can get something to eat while you wait to catch your aircraft from DTW to HNL. The restaurants are located throughout the Evans and McNamara terminals. Additionally, you can have access to vending machines.
  • Take advantage of the time when you arrive at HNL and are waiting for your taxi or shuttle to pick you up by visiting one of the available airport lounges, such as the Americans Airlines Admirals Club or Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge, among others, where you can savor hot cuisine and beverages.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Honolulu?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Honolulu.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Honolulu

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Honolulu to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Honolulu

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10988 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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The pilot performed the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced. What a light touch. And I’m an avid traveler!

10.0 ExcellentElizabeth, Sep 2025PDX - HNL
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The pilot performed the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced. What a light touch. And I’m an avid traveler!

Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

Our boarding was delayed due to two flat tires, but I appreciate the focus on safety. I also appreciated the additional offerings for drinks which never happened before except on Hawaiian Airlines. The hospitality is fantastic! Glad I upgraded to premium seats for the extra leg room as I was getting frustrated when the person in front of me was very restless and kept shifting. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience.

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

The airport was reasonably clean. The boarding process reasonably efficient. The cabin crew was efficient, polite but not that friendly. The food quality was unremarkable and the choices were awful . There was either a so so chicken dish or a “ vegetarian “ option which was really cheap carbohydrates drowned in cheese. Signing onto i flight wifi was not straightforward. Overall it was a very average experience

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Hawaiian airlines has awful customer service. Told me to keep a flight I wasn’t boarding, instead of rebooking me under two separate reservations, which caused my whole reservation to be canceled. Major issues with leadership and management. The staff at Hilo was reluctant to give me a refund, so I had to by a first class ticket in order to get on a flight the same time as my partner. The blame was pointed at me without sincere apology until the supervisor came out, who also apparently had no authority to refund me. Still waiting on correspondence from the airline days later.

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

Flight was on time, crew was friendly and prompt with the service. The only thing that could be improved is the seat space, but that's wishful thinking

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

The flight was fine. This survey is not. There is no option for N/A so items which don’t apply to my experience still must be rated. In those instances I give a “3” rating which ultimately skews the results.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Flight from Dallas to OKC was good, but my trip was interrupted due to a delayed flight from Austin to DFW, which happens all the time. I frequently miss my connection from DFW and American can never seem to make this work!

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