International to domestic Connection in DTW
May 26, 2015, 10:03 am
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International to domestic Connection in DTW
So here is my situation. I will be flying the following route:
KUL-ICN-DTW-LAN
KUL-ICN on Korean Air
ICN-DTW on Delta
DTW-LAN on Endeavor Air DBA Delta connection
My question being firstly what happens to my checked bags? In my past experience flying to the states I had the checked straight through but I had to collect them, go through CBP and drop them at the gate (This is in ORD BTW). How does it work in DTW?
Also I have a nearly 6hr layover in DTW is there any thing to do there?
KUL-ICN-DTW-LAN
KUL-ICN on Korean Air
ICN-DTW on Delta
DTW-LAN on Endeavor Air DBA Delta connection
My question being firstly what happens to my checked bags? In my past experience flying to the states I had the checked straight through but I had to collect them, go through CBP and drop them at the gate (This is in ORD BTW). How does it work in DTW?
Also I have a nearly 6hr layover in DTW is there any thing to do there?
May 26, 2015, 10:15 am
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When you land DTW you will go through customs and immigration and collect your checked luggage. You will then give your bags back to Delta for the domestic flight (in the same area - you don't have to carry them very far). You will then go through TSA and enter the airport.
You will arrive on the A concourse and (likely) depart from the B or C concourse. The two concourses are connected by an underground moving sidewalk with interesting lighting and sounds.
With such a long layover you will have plenty of time to wander. If you have access to the Skyclubs there are several in DTW. There is some shopping and a couple of decent restaurants. The A concourse is big and airy - but DTW is not like a large Asian airport with movie theaters etc.
You will arrive on the A concourse and (likely) depart from the B or C concourse. The two concourses are connected by an underground moving sidewalk with interesting lighting and sounds.
With such a long layover you will have plenty of time to wander. If you have access to the Skyclubs there are several in DTW. There is some shopping and a couple of decent restaurants. The A concourse is big and airy - but DTW is not like a large Asian airport with movie theaters etc.
May 26, 2015, 11:24 am
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May 26, 2015, 11:36 am
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When you land DTW you will go through customs and immigration and collect your checked luggage. You will then give your bags back to Delta for the domestic flight (in the same area - you don't have to carry them very far). You will then go through TSA and enter the airport.
You will arrive on the A concourse and (likely) depart from the B or C concourse. The two concourses are connected by an underground moving sidewalk with interesting lighting and sounds.
With such a long layover you will have plenty of time to wander. If you have access to the Skyclubs there are several in DTW. There is some shopping and a couple of decent restaurants. The A concourse is big and airy - but DTW is not like a large Asian airport with movie theaters etc.
You will arrive on the A concourse and (likely) depart from the B or C concourse. The two concourses are connected by an underground moving sidewalk with interesting lighting and sounds.
With such a long layover you will have plenty of time to wander. If you have access to the Skyclubs there are several in DTW. There is some shopping and a couple of decent restaurants. The A concourse is big and airy - but DTW is not like a large Asian airport with movie theaters etc.
Immigration, with all USA citizens being sent to machines. The machines have customs questions about what you're bringing and CBP staff might ask you customs questions.
Pick up any checked bags.
Go through customs as you exit the baggage claim area.
Re-check any checked bags that are tagged for your final destination. (Look for DL staff who will probably be barking where you deposit the checked bags.
Go through TSA security and enter airside part of the terminal in the middle of concourse A.
Check monitors for gate assignments. Many DeltaConnection flights depart from the B/C concourse, which requires use of the underground tunnel located roughly straight ahead of there you enter into the airside part of the terminal.
DL has nice lounges (SkyClubs) at DTW if you're eligible. The big one in the center of A has showers.
DTW has generally good restaurants (including a wine bar) and airport shops. There is a nice fountain at the center of A (near the entrance to the tunnel), an overhead train that goes back and forth in A, and a special sound and light show in the "psychedelic" tunnel between A and B/C. It's generally a well designed and pleasant new airport.
May 26, 2015, 8:16 pm
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Good luck, and safe travels!
Good luck, and safe travels!