Driver crashes into DTW terminal looking to "meet Tom Cruise and save his dad"

A driver crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning.

• May 29

Man admits bomb threat that forced Chicago-bound plane to land in Detroit

A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.

• Apr 1

Travelers rattled after flight to O'Hare is diverted to due to unruly passenger

A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger.

• Mar 30

O'Hare-bound flight diverted to Detroit due to unruly passenger

A plane full of passengers finally made it to Chicago Sunday night, after their flight from New York was diverted to Detroit because of an unruly passenger. Charlie De Mar talked to some of the travelers once they finally made it to Chicago.

• Mar 30

American Airlines flight diverts to DTW due to "disruptive customer"

An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.

• Mar 29

Spirit Airlines plane evacuated at Detroit Metro Airport because of bomb threat

Wayne County Airport Authority officials said all passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the Evans Terminal.

• Jun 5, 2025

Michigan Republican Rep. Matt Maddock mistakes NCAA basketball teams for "illegal invaders" at Detroit Metro Airport

Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock posted on X, claiming that buses were loading with "illegal invaders" at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. But airport officials say it was college basketball players who arrived for the Sweet 16 games on Friday at Little Ceasars Arena.

• Mar 29, 2024