DTW - IST

$297 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$572
Overall average: $930
Lufthansa
Tue 4/14Wed 4/29
DTW - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$740
Typical prices: $810-$1,059
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/4Tue 3/10
DTW - IST • Non-stop
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Consider airport hotels for early flights from DTW.
Use Havaist shuttles for easy transit from IST.
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $572 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Shortest trip • 14h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul (DTW-IST)

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

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
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22h 15m
1 stop
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3:45 am - 10:08 pm
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DTW
25h 23m
2 stops
$572Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 25
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5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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22h 30m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 10:10 pm
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DTW
22h 40m
2 stops
$574United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
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9:20 pm - 3:30 am
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23h 10m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:51 am
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DTW
12h 51m
1 stop
$575Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 5:30 pm
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24h 19m
2 stops
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7:35 am - 11:03 pm
IST
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DTW
22h 28m
2 stops
$576American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 5:30 pm
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IST
24h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:53 pm
IST
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DTW
21h 18m
2 stops
$577American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 2:55 pm
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DTW
26h 55m
1 stop
$579Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 2:55 pm
IST
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DTW
26h 55m
1 stop
$590Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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3:24 pm - 4:55 pm
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18h 31m
2 stops
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4:50 am - 11:12 pm
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DTW
25h 22m
2 stops
$591Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18
Lufthansa Logo
7:50 pm - 2:05 am
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23h 15m
2 stops
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3:45 am - 10:07 pm
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DTW
25h 22m
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$596Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
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5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
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IST
22h 30m
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7:00 pm - 11:34 pm
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35h 34m
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$600Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Istanbul flights

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

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

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

When flying from Detroit to Istanbul Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

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 Istanbul Airport, 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 Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $719 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,467 and $1,193 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $739 on average.

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

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 Istanbul Airport, 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 Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Istanbul

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

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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Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$297
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport was $297 for a one-way ticket and $572 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Detroit to Istanbul Airport.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Istanbul Airport flight route: Air France, Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Istanbul, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Istanbul are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $965 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $766 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport.

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

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

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and IST 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 Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $528 or less one-way and $693 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Istanbul Airport?

 
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 Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul. 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8237 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

Very Very late. Subsequent flights left an hour before ours

This is my worse experience with Delta. My colleagues and I were traveling to ICT for work. Usually we connect in Dallas, but this year we decided to book with Delta and connect in Atlanta. We were excited to fly with Delta because we hear great things and Delta is one of my top choices when choosing an airline for travel. On the connecting flights to and from Wichita/Atlanta - it felt hot and uncomfortable on the plane. The plane to ICT was smaller and older and did not have any wi-fi or entertainment. The most terrible experience was at boarding in Atlanta both times traveling to Wichita and then back to Tampa. First on our flight from ATL to ICT - the attendant scanning our boarding pass made us go back to the line when we went up to scan our passes to wait. After a few minutes, she allowed us to come back up to scan but then she asked what boarding zone we were. We told her zone 5, and since we were standing on the wrong side of the small rope partition, she made us go back to stand on the right side. There was another gentleman that came up to board and scan his pass, and she mentioned he was also on the wrong side but she let him go through. Our group had to walk back and forth for no reason, causing an unnecessary delay to board the plane. We have never experienced anything like this, especially when the boarding area was completely empty and everyone already boarded since boarding was earlier than the original boarding time. On our flight from ATL to TPA, the attendants scanning our boarding passes had us scan our passes twice, not explaining to us what was going on. They automatically started tagging our carry on bags and did not explain to us or tell us what was going on and why this was happening. Obviously we knew our bags were being forced to check in but with no reason. There was no announcement or mention and I have never had anyone force me to check in my bag before boarding the plane. We assumed the overhead bins were full but when we boarded the plane, there was a lot of empty bins and a lot of spaces to put our bags. We all were disappointed and frustrated with Delta and will be hesitant to fly Delta again or anytime soon.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

Crew were unfriendly, touch screen for movies didn't work very well, seats were tight and uncomfortable

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

Delays at check-in, seemed like they were short ground staff at the time and some passengers needed extra processing.

Problems checking in both on the laptop and on the app. No free seating available at check-in as advertised - must pay for EVERY seat between $23 and $75. No way to cancel seat choice. App menus and site menus are not responsive, and some items are impossible to find. Crew and mobile assistance are friendly and helpful.

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

Never again. Terrible hospitality and human decency for an international flight. No food, no snacks, no beverages, blankets, pillows, limited entertainment. Tiny seats without any cushion and some do not even recline. I was shocked that they did not charge for seat belts. Never in my life have I witness asking for "spare change" for charity before landing on both legs of the flight. Icelandair can contribute on their own to said, so called, children's charity with the money saved from providing 3 centimeters of tea and water to hungry and dehydrated passengers.

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Service was excellent. Food and drinks were very good except for a greasy lump of a donut at the end of the flight that left us both feeling internally disgusted.

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

Terrible. Both flights were significantly delayed, no luggage, made me check my small bag when many, many others had much larger carry-ons, not even a bottle of water . . . I will not fly Discover Airlines again.

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

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