Is it OK to recline your airplane seat? Some travel experts say no.
The constricted space between passengers is a contested zone where one person's comfort is another's pain. So what are the rules?
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Passenger arrested for opening plane door minutes before landing
Among those shaken up by the incident were 48 kids from a regional track and field team heading to a national meet that kicks off Saturday.
White House pushes tougher rules on passenger compensation for flight delays and cancellations
The proposals follow last year's flight disruptions and as the summer travel season is about to kick into high gear.
United Airlines plane plunges toward Pacific after taking off from Maui
The flight descended as fast as 8,600 feet per minute, according to preliminary data.
"Passenger bill of rights" would give bumped air travelers at least $1,350
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
FAA says contractor's "unintentional" error caused recent outage
The agency said the contractor "unintentionally" deleted some files and there were no signs of malicious intent or a cyberattack. The outage disrupted thousands of flights.
TSA confiscated record number of guns from air travelers in 2022
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
Thousands of flights delayed after computer outage closes airspace
The FAA said its preliminary investigation traced the outage to a "damaged database file," but has found "no evidence of a cyber attack."
Woman tracks lost luggage on an "adventure" around D.C.
United Airlines told Valerie Szybala her lost suitcase would be delivered. Then she watched as the Apple AirTag she had inside went to an apartment complex, a McDonald's and a shopping center.
Travelers "beyond frustrated" by Southwest Airlines cancellations
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
Travelers upset after flight cancellations
Flying this holiday season has been a nightmare for some people, as thousands of flights were canceled around the country. At Detroit Metro Airport, some people were upset after having a tough time getting flights.
Dog in backpack accidentally sent through X-ray at Wisconsin airport checkpoint
An agent spotted the animal inside a traveler's checked bag as it passed through the machine, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Icelandair to offer direct flights from Detroit Metro in 2023
Icelandair announced Thursday that it will soon be offering seasonal flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
TSA officer "shocked" to find cat inside checked bag at JFK airport
"On the bright side, the cat's out of the bag and safely back home," a TSA spokesperson said.
US bid to kill American-JetBlue partnership goes to judge
Airline lawyers and the Justice Department delivered starkly contrasting views of an alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue during closing arguments Friday in a case that will test the Biden administration's aggressive enforcement of antitrust laws.
Flying home for the holidays will cost you more this year
People still looking to book trips home to visit family or take a vacation during the holidays need to act fast and prepare for sticker shock.
Why booking travel on your phone is a bad idea
Since the first iPhone launched 15 years ago, consumer shopping habits have slowly but relentlessly shifted toward mobile devices.
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Macomb County family reunites with deputies who rescued 2-year-old
On Thursday, family members reunited with those who played a role in those tense moments.
Dearborn student with special needs achieves her dream at graduation
Sumaya Jumjum, 21, who suffers from a congenital disorder, graduates from Fordson High School Thursday.
Michigan farmers already facing drought-like conditions now dealing with smoke
"You can see the impact of the lack of moisture already," says Ken Schramm, pointing at some crops on his farm.
Michigan organization combating child marriage and labor in Nepal
A Michigan organization is working in Nepal to protect children vulnerable to discrimination and abuse.
Clinton Township woman charged death of 1-month-old baby
Kia Barkley, 31, is charged with felony murder and first-degree child abuse.
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Air quality warnings in Metro Detroit to last through Friday afternoon
Air quality warnings are in effect for southeast Michigan through Friday afternoon.
Macomb County family reunites with deputies who rescued 2-year-old
On Thursday, family members reunited with those who played a role in those tense moments.
Taylor Swift plays Detroit's Ford Field this weekend. Here's what to know for the Eras Tour shows
Are you ...Ready For It? Taylor Swift will play two sold-out shows in Detroit at Ford Field this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about tickets, parking, the bag policy, Taylor-themed drinks and more!
Detroit air quality remains poor amid Canadian wildfires
Smoke from the wildfires in Canada is affecting the air quality in several states, including Michigan.
Dearborn student with special needs achieves her dream at graduation
Sumaya Jumjum, 21, who suffers from a congenital disorder, graduates from Fordson High School Thursday.
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GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast charging network
Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla's vast charging network starting early next year.
Toyota to build $50 million lab in Michigan to test batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles
Toyota says it will spend nearly $50 million to build a vehicle battery testing laboratory at its North American research center in Michigan.
GM to invest more than $1 billion in two Flint, Michigan, plants
General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan in order to to prepare them for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks.
GM offers training to first responders on EVs
With more electric vehicles on the road, there's a growing need for first responders to learn how to deal with EVs in emergency situations.
Ford urges owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off
Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.
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Swifties wait hours for exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise in Detroit
CBS News Detroit's Jordan Burrows spent the morning with the Swifties in line to hear why there is so much hysteria surrounding this and why the die-hard fans are willing to spend thousands.
Taylor Swift plays Detroit's Ford Field this weekend. Here's what to know for the Eras Tour shows
Are you ...Ready For It? Taylor Swift will play two sold-out shows in Detroit at Ford Field this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about tickets, parking, the bag policy, Taylor-themed drinks and more!
Black Music Month: Honoring Thornetta Davis, Detroit's Queen of Blues
This week, Amyre Makupson, our Executive Producer Impacting Communities, sits down with Detroit's Queen of Blues, Thornetta Davis.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Detroit: Ford Field hosting early merch sale Thursday
Taylor Swift is heading to Detroit this weekend, and Swifties have a chance to get merchandise a day before the first concert.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
This is America's most common text-messaging scam, FTC says
Consumers lost $330 million to fraudulent texts last year, with individual victims reporting a median loss of $1,000.
GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast charging network
Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla's vast charging network starting early next year.
Toyota to build $50 million lab in Michigan to test batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles
Toyota says it will spend nearly $50 million to build a vehicle battery testing laboratory at its North American research center in Michigan.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
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University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital debuts new iPad program for patients
A $240,000 grant from Child's Play Charity has made it possible for the hospital to supply nearly every patient with an iPad to help pass the time during treatments or a long stay.
EGLE issues air quality action day advisory for southeast Michigan
Canadian wildfires have prompted the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy to declare an air quality alert day.
Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Cardiologist discusses the dos and don'ts of exercising in the heat
As the weather gets warmer, more people will be heading outside for exercise.
E. coli warning closes swimming access at Belle Isle Beach
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources tested the water at belle isle beach late last week and the results shows elevated levels of E. coli.
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MLB, WNBA postpone games due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Major League Baseball postponed games in New York and Philadelphia on Wednesday night because of poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Detroit Grand Prix aims to make track improvements for 2nd year on downtown streets
The Detroit Grand Prix's short, narrow and bumpy track took some shots a day before the race returned to streets downtown.
Alex Palou wins Detroit Grand Prix in IndyCar's return to downtown track
Alex Palou started and finished first in the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, winning his second IndyCar race in less than a month and for the sixth time of his career.
Claressa Shields wins an easy decision over Maricela Corenjo
Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision over Maricela Cornejo on Saturday night in the first boxing card at Little Caesars Arena.
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Michigan Matters - Author! Author! Noted Writers Take Center Stage
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters - Detroit's future getting a reboot through startups
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
Michigan Matters - Big 3 county executives weigh in, plus roundtable on politics
The three leaders appeared in the Memorial Day weekend show with Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host, and talked about regional transit, the mental health crisis enveloping the state and country, and workforce development.
Michigan Matters - Mayor Duggan updates tidings of Motor City, chairman Bud Denker previews Detroit Grand Prix
The focus was on major events coming to the Motor City as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear chairman Bud Denker appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters to discuss the upcoming race and more.
Michigan Matters - The electrifying future of Ford, ONE and roundtable discussion
Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of Our Next Energy (ONE) brought his EV battery-making start-up company to Metro Detroit from Silicon Valley two years ago, and it has grown dramatically since.
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Macomb County deputies reunite with 2-year-old girl they rescued
Macomb County sheriff's deputies have reunited with a toddler they rescued after she fell into a pool.
Dearborn student with special needs achieves her dream at graduation
Sumaya Jumjum, 21, who suffers from a congenital disorder, graduates from Fordson High School Thursday.
Michigan farmers already facing drought-like conditions now dealing with smoke
Like many across Michigan, Schramm's Orchards in Rochester Hills is ready for the next rainfall.
Michigan organization combating child marriage and labor in Nepal
A Michigan organization is working in Nepal to protect children vulnerable to discrimination and abuse.
Nonprofit organization trains dogs to support people with disabilities
Michigan-based nonprofit, Paws with a Cause, trains assistance dogs to support people with disabilities. The organizations say anyone can become a foster puppy raiser, who volunteers to raise a PAWS puppy for several months.