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No, you will not have to go through security in Detroit. All Delta gates in Detroit are connected beyond security. It's a tight connection so your first flight will need to be on-time, but if it is 35 minutes is enough.

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Yes, connecting in DTW is pretty easy. It's a big terminal but there's a train if you have to go to either end of A. It shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.

No, you don't have to go through security again. Pre-cleared flights from Canada are treated just like domestic flights.

At DTW, Concourse has C1 through C43 and a connector to Concourse A: Concourse A has 1.5 miles of moving walkways. Concourse A has to the left gates A38-A1; to the right gates A40-78, and at its center the tunnel connecting to Concourse B to the left and Concourse C to the right.

In view of what you have stated, do you think I have sufficient time (31 mins. ) to catch the connecting flight?

It's enough time if your first flight is on time. You do not have to go through security again.

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Your arrival & departure depends on which airlines you take. I suggest you open www.ifly.com/dtw then click on 'Terminal Map' under QUICK LINKS and scroll down to the detailed text.

The only think I need to know is where is the location of the passport control and how far is the pick up luggage.

At DTW, Concourse A has to the left gates A38-A1; to the right gates A40-78, and at its center the tunnel connecting to Concourse B to the left and Concourse C to the right. You have sufficient time for transfer.

Glad to oblige! 1. If using different airlines, make sure your bags are automatically being transferred - if not, you would have to check them in at their airline counter before proceeding to your next gate. 2. Use Toronto's U.S. customs clearance, saving you time at DTW. 3. Detroit has two terminals - the McNamara with A, B & C gates, and the North Terminal with D gates. Your ticket and the overhead screens on arrival will indicate your connecting gate. For transfer options, and terminal details, click on www.ifly.com/dtw, and click on 'Terminal Map' under QUICK LINKS, then scroll down to the detailed text below the map. Your time will suffice.

Assuming both of your flights are on Delta, you have plenty of time

Delta uses the McNamara Terminal which has Concourses A, B & C, with corresponding gates. Note that Concourse A of McNamara has 1.5 miles of moving walkways, but also uses the Express Tram serving 3 stations - the South station near gate A11, the Terminal station in the center near the water feature, and the North station near gate A67. 3. Concouses B (left) & C (right) can only be reached from Concourse A, at its center, by using the tunnel. Note: C gates C1-C7 are on the lower level, reached in the center of B/C via escalator. Your boarding pass and the overhead screen will indicate flight and gate number. Only international arrivals need to go through customs procedure. You have plenty of time!

On Arrival at the McNamara Terminal of DTW Airport, keep in mind that Concourse A has 1.5 miles of moving walkways. Also, the Express Tram stops at the South station near gate A11, the Terminal station in the center near the water feature, and the North station near gate A67. Concourse A has to the left gates A38-A1; to the right gates A40-78, and at its center the tunnel connecting to Concourse B to the left and Concourse C to the right. Concourse C has gates C1-C43 on opposite sides - and the elevator between Concourses B & C leads to the Lower Level gates C1 to C7 (your connecting gate).

Your arrival at, and departure from DTW Airport depends on which airlines you are using, and whether you need to transfer between McNamara & North Terminals. I strongly suggest you open www.ifly.com/dtw, then click on "Terminal Map" under QUICK LINKS, and scroll down to the detailed text. Customs clearance itself can take anywhere from 35-65 mins.

If coming from Paris you will be arriving into the McNamara terminal. if your flight to MDW is on Delta, then you just need to recheck after customs and then go upstairs, the across to the other concourse for your flight to MDW. This is doable if your flight from Paris is on time. If your flight to MDW is on Southwest you will have to go to the North Terminal with your bags and recheck at the Southwest ticket counter in the North Terminal. I highly recommend that you rebook for a later flight if your DTW-MDW flight is on Southwest

On arrival at DTW - McNamara Terminal, you go through passport check, pick up bags, go through customs clearance and re-check-in your bag - that should take you 35-50 mins at most; escalators take you to level 2, go through security check and on to either Concourses A, B or C (check overhead screens for your departing flight number & gate): Concourse A, reached from level 2, has 1.5 miles of moving walkways . Additionally, the Express Tram stops at the South station near gate A11, the Terminal station in the center near the water feature, and the North station near gate A67. Concourse A has to the left gates A38-A1; to the right gates A40-78, and at its center the tunnel connecting to Concourse B to the left and Concourse C to the right. Concourse B at right has gates B1-21on opposite sides. Concourse C at left has C1 through C43 on opposite sides. An elevator between Concourses B & C leads to the Lower Level gates C1 to C7.

1. On arrival at DTW Airport at the McNamara Terminal, at lower level, you need to go through passport check, retrieve checked bags, go through customs clearance and - if transferring to another flight - re-check-in bag (the tag should indicate layover and final destination Airport Codes). You can connect to your departing gates by moving walkways or by taking the Express Tram. 2. Your connecting flight is either at Concourses A, B or C (with corresponding gate numbers) - the overhead screen on arrival and your ticket should indicate flight number and gate. Note that Concourse A has 1.5 miles of moving walkways; the Express Tram stops at its south station near gate A11, in the center near the water feature (where you would arrive from the main terminal), and at the North station near gate A67. Also, a tunnel connects A, B & C concourses. 2 hours will suffice.

When making airline reservations it is expedient to state special needs, including wheelchair assistance. If that is too late, I suggest you ask the flight attendant to contact your Delta desk at DTW to arrange for Skycap service.

While Delta uses the McNamara Terminal, I cannot tell you which gate you arrive at or depart from (A,B, or C gates). Concourse A of McNamara has 1.5 miles of moving walkways, but also uses the Express Tram serving 3 stations - the South station near gate A11, the Terminal station in the center near the water feature, and the North station near gate A67. Concourse B, gates B1-21, (left) and Concourse C, gates 1-43 (right) can only be reached from Concourse A, at its center, by using the tunnel. Note: C gates C1-C7 are on the lower level, reached in the center of B/C via escalator. Half an hour would suffice - however, if you are an international arrival and need to go through customs clearance, you would not make it.