Flight cancellations, air travel delays persist after shutdown ends
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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.
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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on when to get the best deals for holiday travel.
It's been a week into the federal government shutdown, and flight delays and cancellations are starting to climb nationwide.
J.D. Power released its annual rankings of the best airports in North America, based on facilities, food and other key metrics.
The Trump administration is canceling a rule that would have given airline passengers more rights to compensation in response to flight disruptions. While this step could save airlines money, it would come at the expense of passengers. CBS News has this report.
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
Fans and officers will be tougher to see than during a typical noon or 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
There will be plenty of sun and mild temperatures for cities in Northern Michigan for the Labor Day weekend.
The strike, which began on Saturday morning, stranded more than 100,000 travelers around the world during the peak summer travel season.
Air Canada had suspended all operations after more than 10,000 of the airline's flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a deal passed
Just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines is warning about its ability to stay in business.
At 8.4, Miami, Florida, had the highest preflight anxiousness score, followed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Nashville, Tennessee, which both had a rating of 7.9.
Officials say all roads at both terminals at Detroit Metro Airport are back open this morning in the aftermath of Monday's flash floods. Passengers should check on the status of flights, as there could still be delays due to yesterday's cancellations.
A flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Thursday night because of an "unruly passenger."
The Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco Free Coalition is hoping plans for a proposed cigar lounge at Detroit Metro Airport do not move forward.
The Livingston Essential Transportation Service wants to better serve people in the county who might not have easy access to cars.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Gas prices in Michigan have dropped 11 cents per gallon from last week, AAA-The Auto Club reported Monday.
More than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to hit the roads or take to the skies for travel around the July 4 holiday.
AAA expects 72 million travelers during the nine-day holiday stretch in 2025, but airports are testing new technology to handle the surge.
A person is dead after a shooting at a "barbershop operation" that a janitor was running in the back of a school on Detroit's west side on Friday evening, according to police.
A 68-year-old Detroit man is accused of robbing several banks throughout Southeast Michigan.
A Macomb County child care worker was convicted on multiple counts of child abuse.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
In 2022, Mark Van Alstine was 36 years old and healthy. Then the father of two began experiencing intense migraines.
A person is dead after a shooting at a "barbershop operation" that a janitor was running in the back of a school on Detroit's west side on Friday evening, according to police.
The man was taken to an area hospital, where he is currently in critical condition.
The suspect charged in the murder of an Eastpointe McDonald's manager in July was back in court Friday for a preliminary examination.
Teriomas Tremice Johnson, 31, is accused of leaving her three children in a Pontiac, Michigan, apartment that did not have running water and was littered with human waste and rotten food.
In 2022, Mark Van Alstine was 36 years old and healthy. Then the father of two began experiencing intense migraines.
Getting around the Motor City will soon get much easier with the latest upgrade of the Transit app.
Waymo is starting to test autonomous vehicles in Detroit as it leads up to launching its ride-hailing service locally.
General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio.
On average, Michiganders are paying $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The state of Michigan is suspending incentives and seeking to claw back millions from a Chinese business behind an electric vehicle battery plant project in northern Michigan after the project has been riddled with pushback from locals and national Republicans.
Officials say Eminem and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, will serve as executive producers and provide guidance on talent selection and other elements of the show.
Some of the biggest names in Detroit are reaching new heights, as several of its alumni put their signature on the final beam used in the construction of the Motown Museum's 50,000-square-foot expansion.
Salman Rushdie is among those being honored at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize event in Ohio.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to $775 for flight disruptions.
Some businesses say steeper U.S. tariffs this year give them less financial room to offer holiday savings.
A chimpanzee escaped its enclosure and was on the loose at the Indianapolis Zoo, but the animal was later located and returned to her exhibit, the zoo said.
Walmart said Doug McMillon will be replaced on Feb. 1, 2026, by John Furner, head of Walmart's U.S. operations.
Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.
In 2022, Mark Van Alstine was 36 years old and healthy. Then the father of two began experiencing intense migraines.
Agriculture officials have confirmed five new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, including one each in Monroe and St. Clair counties.
The class action lawsuit alleges that large pharmacies, like CVS, can weather lower reimbursements, but independent pharmacies cannot.
The health system says it is revamping its emergency department over the next several years to meet the growing health care demands.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the state issued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to over 200,000 households on Friday before a Supreme Court ruling that halted an order requiring the Trump administration to provide full benefits to millions of Americans.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
The move has created a war of words in the comments section of multiple social media pages online.
Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Paul Reed had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the undermanned Detroit Pistons won their eighth straight game, beating the Chicago Bulls 124-113 on Wednesday night.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has won his second straight American League Cy Young Award, joining elite company after another spectacular season.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
Kinloch talked about helping neighborhoods, and he talked about improving education and DPSCD.
Canadian Consul General Colin Bird talks about the importance of $60 billion-plus in annual two-way trade between his country and Michigan.
Jared Fleisher, president of Bedrock, appears on Michigan Matters with an update on the company's goings-on
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a back injury.
Warmth and clouds with rain on Saturday will give way to sunshine and cool air on Sunday.
A suspect accused of nine shootings over the last 10 days is in critical condition after being shot by Detroit police Friday afternoon following a carjacking and chase with multiple law enforcement agencies.
In 2022, Mark Van Alstine was 36 years old and healthy. Then the father of two began experiencing intense migraines.
The suspect charged in the murder of an Eastpointe McDonald's manager in July was back in court Friday for a preliminary examination.