Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
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Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday that it was cancelling all of its flights and would be shutting down operations. Thousands of people across the U.S. are being impacted by the move, including people at Detroit Metro Airport. Veronica Ortega spoke to travelers whose Spirit Airlines flight at DTW was canceled.
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
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.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Under JetBlue's new policy, fees for checking you luggage will now change depending on where and when you fly.
JetBlue abandoned its proposed acquisition of Spirit only weeks after a federal judge ruled the deal would harm competition.
Two JetBlue planes hit each other on the ground at Logan Airport in Boston early Thursday morning.
Regulators say the proposed merger, which would create the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, threatens airline industry competition.
The carriers say joining forces would benefit travelers, but the blockbuster deal has been dogged by concerns it could hurt competition.
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.
Officials say the man was a passenger on a JetBlue flight from New York to Detroit.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
A 19-year-old Ann Arbor man is facing a charge of illegal possession of a machine gun after federal authorities discovered social media posts, one of which was possibly linked to a shooting in Detroit.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
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.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
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, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health 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.
A rezoning meeting in Taylor, Michigan, ended in chaos after a heated exchange between residents and city officials, prompting the meeting to be shut down.
Police arrested an armed man on Wednesday after he allegedly pulled out a gun and made threats at the Henry Ford Warren Hospital.
The heat kicks up a notch toward the weekend where rain chances return.
The mother of a 34-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Livonia is speaking out.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters have come to the district's school board meeting on Wednesday evening to demand a new, fair contract.