Memorial Day weekend 2024 could be busiest for travel in nearly 20 years
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
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AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Hundreds of thousands of people are making their way to Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft, and the city is rolling out the red carpet for football fans.
The airline is replacing branded boarding group names with numbered zones, through 8.
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
As the spring season begins, state parks can begin to see more families and community members frequenting their locations.
"Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations," the U.S. Mission to Mexico said in a news release on Thursday.
The U.S. government is warning Americans to reconsider visiting Jamaica and to take extra caution in Bahamas amid a spate of murders in both Caribbean nations.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
Gas prices in Michigan fell this week, dropping down by 9 cents from last week, according to AAA.
The aircraft, a collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, with an end goal of minimizing cross-country travel time by making supersonic flight over land possible.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
According to AAA, more than 7.5 million people are expected to travel nationally this week, but most Detroiters are headed to cross country to watch the Lions and Wolverines.
The mad dash to return home after traveling for the holidays is officially underway, with passengers bracing themselves for long lines and delays. But many travelers were able to navigate the Detroit Metro Airport with ease late Tuesday morning.
Seven and a half million people are expected to fly to their holiday destination this season, which is a 3% increase from last year.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
In 2021, the wait time for a passport was up to 18 weeks. Now, officials said applications will be processed within 6-8 weeks for routine service.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
If you've driven along Woodward Avenue between Eight Mile Road and Interstate 696, you may have noticed the construction and the nearly finished bike lanes, which bikers are calling a much safer alternative to bike travel on a busy stretch of road.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that Interstate 96 in Oakland County will have lane and ramp closures for two days this week.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Police say the shooter has a certified pistol license.
A 21-year-old Ann Arbor man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a homicide that occurred in Ypsilanti Township nearly a month ago.
A Metro Detroit father is speaking out after his teenage daughter lost her life last weekend while saving a family member in the Detroit River.
An inmate who was serving a life term at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute died Thursday, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
The boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday during a pretrial conference.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
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.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for their current tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
A fourth inmate since May has died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
One person was taken into custody after a man was fatally shot on Thursday outside an elementary school, according to police.
A new bookstore is open on Detroit's northwest side, and the mission goes beyond business. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, meet the owner of Howard Family Bookstore aimed at expanding access to books while revitalizing a once blighted building in the city's Bethune neighborhood.
Our hazardous temperatures begin to improve after Friday as showers and storms move in.