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$89 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$172
Typical prices: $386-$214
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DTW - PHX • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$180
Typical prices: $382-$206
Frontier
Sat 5/30Fri 6/5
DTW - PHX • Non-stop
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Use PHX's Sky Train for easy downtown access.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Phoenix (DTW-PHX)

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

Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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7:53 pm - 9:20 pm
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4h 27mnonstop
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9:15 am - 6:43 pm
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6h 28m
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$172Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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4h 27mnonstop
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9:15 am - 6:43 pm
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6h 28m
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$178Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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4h 27mnonstop
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9:15 am - 6:43 pm
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$180Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4
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5:15 am - 12:35 pm
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28h 20m
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$184Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
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8:40 am - 11:59 pm
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12h 19m
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$185Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:20 am - 8:33 pm
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$186Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
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9:15 am - 6:43 pm
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$189Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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4h 27mnonstop
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8:40 am - 11:59 pm
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$190Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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$191Frontier
Sat, May 23 - Thu, May 28
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Phoenix flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Detroit, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $370 and $344 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on Frontier and Delta

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 on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Phoenix

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

  • What transportation options are available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)?

    Two Valley Metro bus lines serve Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Travelers can also use the PHX Sky Train on 44th Street from the airport. If preferred, shuttle services and taxis from companies like Sedona, McCormick transportation, Maricopa shuttle, and Apache Taxi go directly from the airport to destinations all over Phoenix. Car rentals are available as well.

  • Where can I wait for a passenger at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    A good option for waiting is at the 24-hour cell phone waiting lots, where you can wait in your vehicle for a passenger to deplane, pick up bags, and step out to the curb. The parking lots are located east of terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and south of the PHX Sky Train Station on 44th Street. Rather than circle the airport, it is better to wait in your car until you get the pick-up call.

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) have designated parking lots?

    Yes. Long-term, short-term, and valet parking are available at McNamara Parking, while long-term and short-term parking is available at the north terminal. A covered pedestrian bridge connects each of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County’s (DTW) terminals to a parking facility. However, vehicles with a height of more than 7 inches are only permitted to park in the Green Parking Lots.

  • What are the public transportation options to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Fixed-route buses, connector mini buses, and community transit vans are available from the Metro Detroit Area Transit at the transportation center. Buses 125 and 280 provide drop-offs to the north terminal and bus 125 serves the McNamara Terminal. Additionally, you can also use the AirRide from the Ann Arbor Area to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $89 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Phoenix, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $370 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $384 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and PHX 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way and $230 or less round-trip.
  • Nursing parents can access any of the two Mamava nursing pods in terminal 4. Mamava pods are self-contained, portable, and include a bench, fold-down table, and an electrical outlet. Each terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has a nursing station.
  • If you have some free time after your flight, stop by the Phoenix Airport Museum. You will have a memorable and enjoyable tour through cultural heritage and unique art provided by the aviation history and art collection program.
  • While you can request wheelchair assistance when booking your airline tickets at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), you can also request one upon arrival at the airport. Just let the airline staff know when you are checking in or inform a flight attendant during your flight.
  • If you are flying with a pet through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), its important to know that dogs should be kept in approved carriers at all times with the exception of service dogs, who should be on a leash. There is a wheelchair-accessible pet relief area after security for your convenience.
  • For people with kids, it is best to arrive at least 3 hours before a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), in order to avoid the long queues at security checkpoints. Family Screening Lines are also available to help you get through airport security smoothly with your kids.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Phoenix. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

8.0 ExcellentBobby, May 2026
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

Great experience. Good dinner and service. FA's were very nice and attentive.

Everyone was nice but it's budget. There's nothing free and no entertainment

Broke my bag and offered no support or solution afterwards

Always Good ,… Spirit customers are high class Delta customers are self proclaimed elites and American crews you can hear them complain about everything (they’re loud)

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

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!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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