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.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
A mother banged on the door to Monroe Fire Station 1, seeking help after her young son suffered a medical emergency.
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A Detroit police sergeant and officer were suspended without pay for 30 days on Thursday following a vote from the Board of Police Commissioners.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
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Democratic Reps. Robert Garcia and Rashida Tlaib are putting pressure on Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun after Moroun reportedly met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new investigation into three Michigan school districts to determine if they have added "sexual orientation and gender ideology" content in any of their classes without giving parents the option to opt their kids out.
The man who heroically jumped into Lake Michigan to save an 8-month-old baby in a stroller who had been blown into Chicago's Belmont Harbor doesn't know how to swim.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
The U.S. and Canada men's hockey teams are moving on to the semifinals at the Winter Olympics.
The Michigan native will stay on the team until a successor is hired, the team says.
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Detroit police are asking the public for information as they continue to investigate the circumstances of how three men were assaulted and left dead at a home on Edsel Street.
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TGIF Family! We've made it through a wacky week of weather, (but not done yet)!! Looking at a chance of rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow by the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 47 by 10am, then falling to around 38 during the remainder of the day. A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM THIS EVENING...with a breezy day expected, with a southeast wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Seasonably cooler this weekend with potential for around an inch of snow by Sunday night. Have a great day!!
Detroit police on Thursday gave an update on the three bodies that were found on Wednesday in the basement of a Detroit home.