Originally Posted by
ATOBTTR
Of all the places you could go for a first trip you pick Michigan? I think FT could have recommended some better places, especially in November.
On a serious note, welcome to FT. You don't say where you're going in Michigan but if you'll be in or near Detroit at the end of November, while not cheap, I would recommend trying to see if you can get tickets to either 1) the Ohio State-Michigan (American) football game or 2) the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving (American Football) game.
As for your questions about "what constitutes a tight-layover", that depends on where you're connecting and where you're coming from. For example, 1 hour 30 minutes for a domestic connection at ATL is plenty of time. 1 hour 30 minutes for an international to domestic connection at ATL would be very tight. Where are you connecting or what is your itinerary? Is it all one ticket from SIN to Michigan?
For surviving long flights, hydrate well and get up and move around. Sitting in a cramped seat for that long is painful and the effects of dehydration, especially in a low humidity environment, can amplify quickly. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. No need to "dress to impress" these days, especially for longhaul international flights.
Alas Michigan isn't on my list of places to visit in the US, but I am meeting old friends there so it balances out.
My flight itinerary is on a United flight,
SIN to SFO,
2hr 45 min layover,
SFO to ORD,
1hr 30 min layover,
ORD to DTW
Thanks for the survival tips! I'll make sure to don my comfiest of clothes, and stuff my carry on with water bottles
Originally Posted by
gaobest
Welcome to FlyerTalk!!
try for 90 minute connection in USA domestic
2-3 hours for international trips
Cross referencing that with my booking, seems like my timings all fall within the zone