Flight cancellations top 11,000, most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
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Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays as a winter storm hits Southeast Michigan.
DTW saw over 200 delays and 59 cancellations on Saturday, and some travelers moved their flight up to avoid this.
Detroit Metro Airport faced over 200 flight delays and cancellations as a winter storm moved through Southeast Michigan.
The Sunday after Christmas is always one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season, and a storm moving through the Midwest is making for a mess at Detroit Metro Airport. Heath Kalb spoke with one couple from Iowa whose flight was canceled.
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with over 450 delays and dozens of cancellations after a winter storm swept through Southeast Michigan, FlightAware said Sunday night.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
It could take a few days before flight schedules return to normal, despite the government shutdown officially ending. CBS News Detroit has a report from Detroit Metro Airport that includes what passengers are saying and the latest cancellation numbers.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Air traffic cutbacks ordered by federal officials, along with weather conditions at some airports, resulted in Nov. 8-10 being the worst weekend for air passengers since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
U.S. lawmakers worked through the weekend in Washington D.C., though not much progress has been made in ending the government shutdown. Willie James Inman reports from the White House.
An emergency order obtained by CBS News showed that the Detroit Metro Airport was among 40 major airports impacted by air traffic reductions.
As the longest government shutdown in American history continues, frustrations grow at airports around the country. Around 1,000 flights were canceled on Saturday. The travel issues are also impacting people at Detroit Metro Airport. Heath Kalb caught up with a few Detroit Lions fans trying to get to Washington D.C., for the team's game against the Commanders.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Airports across the country are reporting staffing issues as the government shutdown stretches on. Without enough manpower, airports can't operate safely. Jen Sullivan reports.
Airports, primarily on the East Coast, have seen a substantial spike in flight cancellations since the summer travel rush began this year compared to the same period in 2024.
London's Heathrow Airport reopened on Saturday after a power outage prompted widespread cancellations.
The winter storm spreading across the U.S. has prompted thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
Lee made landfall in Canada while also bringing tropical-storm conditions and coastal flooding to parts of New England.
Flight cancelations are causing headaches across America, and the Detroit Metro Airport is no exception.
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
A Roseville man who was an off-duty Detroit firefighter at the time of an April 2026 fatal crash has pleaded no contest, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
An 18-year-old man who was accused of causing a crash that killed a 2026 high school graduate in Grand Blanc, Michigan, has been charged.
That timeline was unveiled in plans CBS News Detroit obtained from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation on Thursday.
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
A Roseville man who was an off-duty Detroit firefighter at the time of an April 2026 fatal crash has pleaded no contest, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
That timeline was unveiled in plans CBS News Detroit obtained from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation on Thursday.
The family of 34-year-old Jaquoya Wix was joined by Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network CEO James White.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Phoenix suburb ditched a plan to send recycled water from toilets and other sources directly to residents' taps after political candidates made unproven claims that the water is contaminated "poop water."
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
A Michigan woman will spend her weekends in jail after leaving the scene of a deadly crash in St. Clair Shores. A man who was an off-duty Detroit firefighter in an April 2026 fatal crash has pleaded no contest. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
TGIF Family! Partly sunny today, and mild, high 65°. Partly cloudy and cool tonight, Low 49°. Sunny and dry tomorrow with warmer temps around 69°. Temps will continue to rise through the weekend into the 70's with plenty of sun. Staying dry early next week with more sun, the next chance for rain arrive Wednesday.
It was a big day for students at Detroit's Communication and Media Arts High School over a new field they call their own.
Fall weather continues through the coming weekend.
A missing male victim from an overturned kayak was found dead in West Grand Traverse Bay a little after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office says.