Spirit Airlines to temporarily furlough 103 flight attendants out of Detroit Metro
Spirit Airlines says 103 flight attendants based out of Detroit Metro will be on furlough starting December 1.
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Spirit Airlines says 103 flight attendants based out of Detroit Metro will be on furlough starting December 1.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants as budget carrier restructures, looks to cut costs.
Capacity cuts "will inevitably affect the size of our teams," Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis said in a memo to employees.
Just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines is warning about its ability to stay in business.
A fire suppression system was "inadvertently activated" Friday afternoon at Detroit Metro Airport, Spirit Airlines said.
If you traveled by way of Detroit Metro Airport this weekend, you might have noticed a mess at the Spirit Hangar. A passenger sent us this video to illustrate the situation. The airline says the fire suppression system in the building was triggered accidentally, sending foam everywhere. Spirit says the situation did not impact any flights.
A Monroe, Michigan, man accused of calling in a fake bomb threat that halted a Spirit Airlines flight Thursday at the Detroit Metro Airport was taken into custody, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Wayne County Airport Authority officials said all passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the Evans Terminal.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is trying to recover from the pandemic drop in travel and failed mergers.
Spirit Airlines, weighed down by mounting debt, is considering filing for bankruptcy protection.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
JetBlue abandoned its proposed acquisition of Spirit only weeks after a federal judge ruled the deal would harm competition.
A Detroit man was arrested in Florida after allegedly drunkenly asking two flight attendants about joining the "mile high club" during a flight from Louisville to Orlando.
The unaccompanied child, who was supposed to be on a flight from Philadelphia to Fort Myers, was instead flown to Orlando.
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
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.
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated an underground chemical plume in the Ann Arbor area as a Superfund site.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
The National Weather Service in Detroit has issued a high wind watch for Friday across Southeast Michigan.
A Detroit man will be sentenced on a second-degree murder charge involving the death of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, along with five separate sexual assault charges.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated an underground chemical plume in the Ann Arbor area as a Superfund site.
The National Weather Service in Detroit has issued a high wind watch for Friday across Southeast Michigan.
CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday in the Na'Ziyah Harris murder case. The Detroit teenager was reported missing in 2024 and her body was never found. A Detroit man has since pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Michigan-based Stryker Corp. is dealing with the impact of a cyberattack. MDOT closed interchange ramps at the M-14 construction area ahead of schedule. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Ramp closures have started ahead of schedule at the I-275 interchange with M-14 and I-96. The Michigan Department of Transportation explains why the work got moved up, and what motorists can expect.
Good morning, Family, Looking at mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Unfortunately, the snow makes a comeback on Friday with accumulating snow likely beginning late overnight tonight into Friday morning, with 1 to 3 inches forecast north of M-59. Hold on to your hats as a High Wind Watch is in effect Friday with potential for southwest wind gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph.
Colder temperatures and eventually snow showers are back in the forecast.