Originally Posted by
Apodeictic
Is 1 hour 20 enough to make the connecting flight in Detroit given that I would need to clear customs? Or do you think I should book the flight with the longer connection time in DTW?
The FIS facility at DTW is huge, has oodles of capacity and is generally pretty efficient.
1:20 is a legal connection and you should be fine.
If you're uncomfortable, go with the longer connection. DTW is a very nice airport and spending two additional hours there won't hurt.
Originally Posted by cmcdanie
To second the last question - I am arriving from AMS to DTW, transferring to DCA with only 1:05 between flights. I am a U.S. citizen on diplomatic assignment so I can typically use a diplomat line, similar/same as the crew lines - does anyone know if this is available at DTW?
I assume you'd be arriving on 243 12:50, connecting with 844 at 1:58.
While I'm uncertain as to whether DTW has a diplomat line, I've traveled into the airport many, many times sandwiched between several Asian arrivals. As a US citizen, I've never waited more than 15 minutes. Thus, I'd be comfortable with the connection (which will be on the A concourse and easily accessible).
That said, I don't see Delta.com selling 243->844, so maybe 1:05 isn't a legal connection.