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6:50 pm - 7:10 amDSM-LHR
30h 20m2 stops
3:00 pm - 9:38 pmLHR-DSM
35h 38m2 stops
$782Air Canada
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 12
12:15 pm - 11:40 amDSM-LHR
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6:15 am - 9:40 pmLHR-DSM
20h 25m2 stops
$784British Airways
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 12
8:00 am - 7:10 amDSM-LHR
17h 10m2 stops
1:45 pm - 9:23 pmLHR-DSM
37h 38m2 stops
$786United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 25
10:32 am - 6:50 amDSM-LHR
14h 18m1 stop
9:10 am - 9:31 pmLHR-DSM
17h 21m1 stop
$804KLM
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Tue, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 12
11:23 am - 6:20 amDSM-LHR
12h 57m1 stop
12:20 pm - 9:00 pmLHR-DSM
14h 40m1 stop
$828Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 15
8:00 am - 7:30 amDSM-LHR
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25h 35m2 stops
$832United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 22
10:32 am - 10:35 amDSM-LHR
18h 03m2 stops
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15h 15m2 stops
$841Delta
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Mon, Jan 6 - Thu, Jan 16
10:32 am - 6:20 amDSM-LHR
13h 48m2 stops
6:30 am - 9:13 pmLHR-DSM
20h 43m2 stops
$845Delta
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Tue, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 14
6:30 pm - 11:40 amDSM-LHR
11h 10m1 stop
9:10 am - 9:13 pmLHR-DSM
18h 03m1 stop
$909Virgin Atlantic
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19h 04m2 stops
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32h 16m2 stops
$3,295American Airlines
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7:40 am - 2:25 pmDSM-LHR
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11:30 am - 10:40 amDSM-LHR
17h 10m2 stops
$505United Airlines
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6:30 pm - 7:55 amDSM-LHR
31h 25m1 stop
$519Virgin Atlantic
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53h 50m2 stops
$536Air Canada
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7:40 am - 6:25 amDSM-LHR
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2:14 pm - 1:15 pmDSM-LHR
17h 01m1 stop
$573Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, May 15
8:00 am - 5:55 amDSM-LHR
15h 55m2 stops
$575United Airlines
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29h 50m2 stops
$939Air Canada
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Sat, Dec 21
5:44 am - 6:20 amDSM-LHR
18h 36m1 stop
$1,032Delta
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12:04 pm - 11:40 amDSM-LHR
17h 36m1 stop
$1,207British Airways
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Sat, Dec 21
11:19 am - 9:40 pmDSM-LHR
28h 21m2 stops
6:40 am - 10:43 pmLHR-DSM
22h 03m2 stops
$952Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 27
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28h 21m2 stops
6:40 am - 10:43 pmLHR-DSM
22h 03m2 stops
$1,092Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 29
7:00 am - 7:05 amDSM-LHR
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12:30 pm - 10:43 pmLHR-DSM
16h 13m1 stop
$1,580Virgin Atlantic
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
11:25 am - 11:15 amDSM-LHR
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7:40 am - 5:44 pmLHR-DSM
16h 04m2 stops
$1,610United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 4
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6:25 am - 8:18 pmLHR-DSM
19h 53m2 stops
$1,764British Airways
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Thu, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 29
11:19 am - 6:20 amDSM-LHR
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6:30 am - 8:40 pmLHR-DSM
20h 10m2 stops
$1,770Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
4:00 pm - 8:15 amDSM-LHR
10h 15m1 stop
7:00 am - 8:18 pmLHR-DSM
19h 18m2 stops
$1,784British Airways
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Thu, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 26
1:45 pm - 9:40 amDSM-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
11:35 am - 4:14 pmLHR-DSM
34h 39m1 stop
$1,811United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 28
7:00 am - 6:50 amDSM-LHR
17h 50m2 stops
5:20 pm - 1:48 pmLHR-DSM
26h 28m2 stops
$2,165Delta
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Fri, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 29
5:18 pm - 1:15 pmDSM-LCY
13h 57m2 stops
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18h 22m2 stops
$4,944Delta
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Flights from Des Moines to London - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to London 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 Des Moines to London?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Wednesday, 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 Des Moines to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to London, 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 Des Moines to London is March, where tickets cost $671 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,410 and $1,043 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to London?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to London, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 111 days before departure.

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August

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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to London

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to London was $409 for a one-way ticket and $782 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and London?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to London from Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to London?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to London?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and London, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to London from Des Moines?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Des Moines to London.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to London, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to London are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,020 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $942 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to London?

    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 Des Moines to London.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to London?

    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 London with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to London?

    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 London from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8758 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Nov 2024MCO - LGA
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Had a crying baby and a toddler behind me so it was difficult to get comfortable. Searing was tight even for a relatively small person like myself (5’8” 155). Fast flight but arrived so early the gate assigned was still occupied by another plane so we had to wait for about 20-25 minutes to get reassigned to a new gate and get over there.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

Seats are smaller and harder than other airlines we have travels with. Food was edible but no good. The sandwich was the only thing I would eat again. They did have a lot of movies to watch.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

I liked that the flight to Kosice was on time, the service was excellent and we arrived to Vienna early. The only thing I did not like, is that I had to pay for my suitcase $75. Bummer

There were several issues with this flight. I have flown quite often internationally and I was surprised by the lack of presence of attendants other than meal and drink times. The food was not best but I feel that is the norm. We also had to get off the plane once in London via stairs and bus to the terminal. Anyone who had another flight had to then get another bus to another terminal. This causes me to miss my flight and have to rebook.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

The boarding process was a nightmare and though we were traveling business class, we were in Group 2 and the organization was terrible. The Business Class on this flight was crowded and did not feel clean and nice. Overall, I would not travel Business again on the American Airline flight through British Airways Not nearly special enough for the considerable cost .

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

3 hour delay on run way, not even a drink offered, staff seemed rude and rushed, felt unwell so asked twice for paracetamol and was told to wait, never got it

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

not enough crew for business class and not great service as a result. underwhelmed overall

The crew was very helpful and the aircraft was clean. More attentiveness to us in business class.

Crew never smiled, never helped , told me to make my own bed ( in Upper class), never offered a drink

Information when booking said the flight would be with American Airlines but the flight was actualy with British Airways. Check in from Orlando was nice and quick. I agreed to put my cabin case in the checked luggage as it was a full flight. Case came back damaged (unable to put the handle down) so will have to dispose of it. Seats were quite cramped with very little leg room, even for economy. This was the experience of both the outgoing and return flight. Cabin crew were ok and flight time was punctual.

Although it was an overnight flight, the crew could’ve have made more refreshment passes.

All and it was good . But no one woke me when meals came around . Please have a don’t not disturb sign if you opted for that . Left very hungry missing all meals .

Late in leaving the US. Late in arriving in UK. 2 plua hous on ground in UK before leaving. Late in arriving in Spain. Didn't get our bags until the next night.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

3 hr delay. No water given while on the plane for 3hrs.

No fast track available, no organisation. Unpleasant boarding system at gate 20 at JFK. When giving feedback to the lounge team I was told to talk to the manager instead of taking the feedback.

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

I will travel by BA only in future also. Only suggestion is they should give aisle seat in front near washroom for senior citizens

It was good overall. Entertainment was ok, one of the TV screens had issue. Bit old plane but leg space was good. Overhead luggage had good space. The worst part was experience at Heathrow airport, it was total chaos.

Comfortable, pleasant staff, quiet, good entertainment, food, drinks. Better than American (flight back) when we were crammed in and staff sometimes indifferent.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/25Mon
2 stops
24h 45mDSM-LHR
$409
4/3Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 10mDSM-LHR
$505
1/4Sat
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
31h 25mDSM-LHR
$519
12/22Sun
2 stopsAir Canada
53h 50mDSM-LHR
$536
11/25Mon
1 stop
16h 45mDSM-LHR
$545
5/15Thu
1 stopVirgin Atlantic
17h 01mDSM-LHR
$573
5/15Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 55mDSM-LHR
$575
12/21Sat
2 stopsAir Canada
29h 50mDSM-LHR
$939
12/22Sun
1 stopDelta
18h 36mDSM-LHR
$1,032
12/21Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
17h 36mDSM-LHR
$1,207

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/23Sat
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 21mDSM-LHR
11/27Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
22h 03mLHR-DSM
$952
11/23Sat
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
28h 21mDSM-LHR
11/29Fri
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
22h 03mLHR-DSM
$1,092
11/25Mon
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
18h 05mDSM-LHR
12/4Wed
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
16h 13mLHR-DSM
$1,580
11/25Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 50mDSM-LHR
12/4Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 04mLHR-DSM
$1,610
11/21Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 15mDSM-LHR
11/29Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 53mLHR-DSM
$1,764
11/21Thu
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
13h 01mDSM-LHR
11/28Thu
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
20h 10mLHR-DSM
$1,770
11/21Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 15mDSM-LHR
11/26Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 18mLHR-DSM
$1,784
11/22Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 55mDSM-LHR
11/28Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
34h 39mLHR-DSM
$1,811
11/22Fri
multi-stopDelta
17h 50mDSM-LHR
11/29Fri
multi-stopDelta
26h 28mLHR-DSM
$2,165
11/23Sat
multi-stopDelta
13h 57mDSM-LCY
11/30Sat
multi-stopDelta
18h 22mLCY-DSM
$4,944

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