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$396 Find Cheap Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from London to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$650
Overall average: $1,030
Finnair
Sun 4/19Sun 5/17
LHR - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$982
Typical prices: $936-$1,320
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 1/21Tue 1/27
LHR - DTW • Non-stop
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Detroit (LHR-DTW)

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

Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 17
Finnair Logo
12:15 pm - 9:20 pm
LHR
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DTW
14h 05m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 7:50 am
DTW
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LHR
10h 00m1 stop
$650Finnair
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
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11:55 am - 11:46 pm
LHR
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DTW
16h 51m1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:45 pm
DTW
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LHR
9h 45m1 stop
$651JetBlue
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 30
Finnair Logo
2:45 pm - 11:20 pm
LHR
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DTW
13h 35m1 stop
Finnair Logo
10:31 am - 9:05 am
DTW
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LHR
17h 34m1 stop
$653Finnair
Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 12:19 am
LHR
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DTW
17h 04m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:17 am - 10:50 am
DTW
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LHR
19h 33m3 stops
$654Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 2
British Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 11:33 pm
LHR
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DTW
33h 48m2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:11 am - 6:50 am
DTW
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LHR
14h 39m1 stop
$658British Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 17
British Airways Logo
6:15 am - 11:53 pm
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DTW
22h 38m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 am
DTW
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LHR
19h 50m1 stop
$659British Airways
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Mar 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 12:09 am
LHR
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DTW
16h 29m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:09 am - 6:55 am
DTW
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LHR
20h 46m1 stop
$660Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
British Airways Logo
12:15 pm - 9:33 pm
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DTW
14h 18m1 stop
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12:58 pm - 6:50 am
DTW
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LHR
12h 52m1 stop
$661British Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16
Finnair Logo
12:35 pm - 8:16 pm
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DTW
12h 41m1 stop
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11:11 am - 8:30 am
DTW
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LHR
16h 19m2 stops
$663Finnair
Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31
British Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:31 am
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DTW
14h 21m1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:26 pm - 9:05 am
DTW
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LHR
10h 39m1 stop
$669British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Detroit 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is January, where tickets cost $826 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,177 and $1,148 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $903 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Detroit

 
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Airlines
KLM

KLM's Premium Comfort includes two checked bags and SkyPriority security on long-haul flights.


KLM offers free in-flight messaging on flights with Wi-Fi, enhancing communication.

Air France

Air France offers complimentary champagne in all cabins, enhancing the long-haul experience.


Air France's Premium cabin offers SkyPriority benefits and meals by French chefs on long-haul flights.

Delta

Delta One Suites provide lie-flat seats with sliding doors for privacy on select aircraft.


Delta offers free messaging on international flights with Wi-Fi, enhancing connectivity.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class offers fully flat beds and exclusive lounge access for comfort.


Virgin Atlantic's Premium cabin provides priority boarding and enhanced meal service on long-haul flights.

Airports
LHR

Heathrow's security queues can be long. Arrive two hours early for carry-on, longer if checking bags, especially during peak times.

DTW

Upon arrival at DTW, use the airport ambassadors for directions and tips on dining and shopping.

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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Stefanie Waldek

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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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$396
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from Heathrow to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Detroit flights

  • How do I get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to central Detroit?

    To get to the city centre you can take a taxi or public transport. For taxis, head to the Ground Transportation Center within the airport, from where you can take a metro car or metro cab. Fares to downtown Detroit vary, starting from around $40 (£29). If you prefer to use public transport, you can ride the SMART or AirRide – follow signs for Municipal Transport. Tickets start from around $2 (£1.50) per adult or around $0.50 (£0.40) for youths aged 6 to 18.

  • Can I change or withdraw money at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    Currently, there are no money exchange services at Detroit Airport (DTW). There are, however, numerous cash points where you can take out money. If you prefer, you can exchange money at Heathrow (LHR). In Terminal 2, there are several Travelex branches open from 06:00 to 22:00, before and after security.

  • Are there any hotels at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    If you arrive very late and prefer to sleep at the airport, you can opt to stay at the upmarket Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It’s located in the McNamara Terminal. If you’re on a tighter budget, there are lots of alternatives just over 1.5 miles away, such as Delta Hotels by Marriott and the Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport.

  • Is there car hire available at Detroit Airport (DTW)?

    If you’d like to hire a car from the airport, you can do so in advance or once you arrive. There are lots of on-site firms, including Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. The airport has its own hire car campus, which you can reach via the free shuttle from the Ground Transportation area after baggage reclaim.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $396 for a one-way ticket and $650 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Detroit from London Heathrow Airport.

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

    Air France, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to Detroit flight route.

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

    The Airbus A330-900neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Detroit.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Detroit, Delta or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Detroit are Delta and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $1,359 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,483 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to 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 Detroit with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between London Heathrow Airport and DTW 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 London Heathrow Airport to 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 to Detroit from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $970 or less one-way and $576 or less round-trip.
  • For travellers heading to Detroit from Heathrow (LHR), your options include flying indirectly via Newark (EWR) and then on to Detroit (DTW) with United Airlines. Alternatively, Air Canada also flies to Detroit (DTW) via Toronto (YYZ).
  • If you don’t mind a longer trip, it may be cheaper to fly a route with two stopovers, such as those offered by Brussels Airlines via Brussels (BRU) and Washington (IAD), or with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) and Boston (BOS), although this trip is longer.
  • If you’re looking for lounges at Heathrow (LHR), any of the airlines listed here depart from Terminal 2, where you’ll find the Plaza Premium Lounge. It’s open every day from 05:00 to 21:00, and entry costs approximately £40 per person.
  • Heathrow offers fast-track passes through security for anyone short on time. Each pass costs around £13 and can be purchased through the airport website.
  • If you’re flying with children, Heathrow has plenty of facilities to make your trip as smooth as possible. There are separate family lanes for security, and the Stay & Play play area is suitable for kids up to 9 years old. Lots of restaurants and cafes also provide free children’s meals.
  • For flyers seeking special assistance at Heathrow (LHR), you should inform your airline at least 48h before departure to make arrangements.
  • For those with invisible disabilities, such as cognitive impairments, you can collect a lanyard in the check-in area, behind Hall C. This will let airport staff know you may need help.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Direct departures

London Heathrow to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to London Heathrow

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

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Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Heathrow to Detroit

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8020 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

6.0 GoodDorothy, Dec 2025
DCA - DTW
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Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

Flight was operated by Virgin Atlantic and it was up to their usual high standard. Minor grips about some issues, but they are really first world issues and as a whole, was an excellent flight.

I paid for a business class ticket on Delta. It was sourced to Virgin Atlantic. They changed out the aircraft which had fewer upper class tickets. Even though I'd checked into the lounge, was receiving alerts via kayak about the delay and changes; no one informed me that the seat would be changed - until I attempted to board and was told that I would have an economy seat or they could search to put me on another airline. Even the flight crew were informed of this change (10 passengers were bumped out of Upper Class) around 2 pm (1400) time. Hours would have helped to consider alternatives instead of making a last minute change. There needs to be compensation from both Delta and Virgin given this change in service/experience.

Movie selection was meh. Food was great. Crew as always great. I paid for premium because that’s the only way not to feel like a sardine. That’s how economy should be imo. Sadly passengers have to pay an extra $1000 to get what they should at base price but that’s all airlines. The airline industry in general treats passengers as cargo.

Wrong numbers on the seats, side rows had different numbers than middle row caused lot of confusion.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Our flight was delayed 5 hours, very disorganized, bad communication, confusion. Only good thing was the crew.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

It was good. I prefer JB over other airlines.I just wish we had headphones for the films, but other than that - good.

we were delayed because of some safety check that wasn't done or available

Qatar Airways only had spicy meals on the menu in economy class. You might want to get food in the airport before boarding.

The ride share experience in JFK is terrible. After traveling on a flight, then you need to take a subway to the last stop to get an uber or lyft. Unacceptable. Bad job JetBlue for permitting JFK and Port Authority to do this to your passengers.

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Four plus hour flight delay in New York caused us to take off after 11:30pm. We didn’t arrive at our hotel until five hours after check in. Started the trip off feeling exhausted.

Friendly crew. Poor food service maybe due to full flight. All in all, you get what you pay for.

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