United flight makes U-turn over "four-letter word" Bluetooth device
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
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According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
The United ground stop has been lifted at airports in multiple cities as the airline resolved a technical issue. There are still residual delays.
United Airlines has lifted a ground stop that affected flights at several major U.S. airports . The outage began around six Wednesday and was resolved within a few hours.
The Department of Transportation has approved a previously announced partnership between United Airlines and JetBlue. The program, called Blue Sky, allows frequent flier benefits to be pooled between the two airlines.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
The plane left the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, around 5:24 a.m. and was expected to arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at 8:44 a.m.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
United and Delta are pausing flights to and from Tel Aviv as concerns grow about a possible widening Middle East conflict.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
After the plane landed, deputies, American Medical Technologists personnel, and Air National Guard Fire personnel immediately received and began performing life-saving measures on the girl.
United Airlines wants pilots to volunteer for unpaid leave, citing delays in receiving planes from Boeing.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
United CEO Scott Kirby said the airline is reviewing a series of "unrelated" cases and adding extra training for pilots.
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
United joins American Airlines, Jet Blue and other carriers in recently upping their fees to check luggage.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Lawsuit filed a month before the mid-air blowout alleged that Spirit AeroSystems made parts with "an excessive amount of defects."
Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
The FAA confirmed the ground stop had been lifted as of around 12:50 p.m. Central Time, after being in place for more than an hour.
Investigators found that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines plane diving toward the ocean shortly after takeoff from Hawaii.
The airline expects to equip its entire mainline fleet with Braille by the end of 2026.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, noticed the mental health of student athletes and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Fixed-based operator Avflight opened a new complex at Coleman A. Young International Airport, highlighting the city of Detroit's efforts to revitalize the airport.
City officials say they have identified 27 properties that have been chronic problems, some of them for years.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Police say the 31-year-old suspect is currently on federal probation, and his ex-girlfriend works at the hospital.
An event organizer says those concerns are based on major misconception about drag as an art form.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
Police say the 31-year-old suspect is currently on federal probation, and his ex-girlfriend works at the hospital.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, noticed the mental health of student athletes and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Fixed-based operator Avflight opened a new complex at Coleman A. Young International Airport, highlighting the city of Detroit's efforts to revitalize the airport.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, noticed the mental health of student athletes and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
In today's world of specialization and name, image and likeness, the pressure on high school athletes has never been greater. Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, took notice and decided to examine the effects of that pressure on the athletes' mental health.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she will intervene in Consumers Energy's latest proposal to raise rates by approximately $456 million per year across the board, a response that came within hours of the utility company submitting its application.
A Macomb County high school was forced to cancel its prom Tuesday night because of a reported threat.
Fixed-based operator Avflight opened a new facility at the Coleman A. Young International Airport.
Detroit is stepping up enforcement against apartment buildings with long histories of code violations, deferred maintenance and repeated complaints.