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The pain of paying extra fees for a carry-on bag when flying could soon be a thing of the past, at least that's one Southfield-based entrepreneur's goal with the help of a piece of luggage that easily converts to a personal item.
Why would an American fly to London to spend five nights sleeping by the road? It's all for "the feeling in the air."
The U.S. Department of State is encouraging travelers to renew or request their passports as soon as possible. The agency is reporting a record-breaking uptick in requests.
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
Nearly 80% of Michiganders plan to travel this year, according to a new survey from AAA.
The Airport Service Quality Awards, announced on Monday, recognize the world's best airports for customer experience.
Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby, inspired by Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days," are on a mission to see all seven continents, nine Wonders of the World and visit 18 countries.
Consider taking a weeklong vacation from Tuesday to Tuesday, versus traveling over a weekend.
The FAA said its preliminary investigation traced the outage to a "damaged database file," but has found "no evidence of a cyber attack."
United Airlines told Valerie Szybala her lost suitcase would be delivered. Then she watched as the Apple AirTag she had inside went to an apartment complex, a McDonald's and a shopping center.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Southwest Airlines' scheduling software caused a "snowball effect" after initial weather-related disruptions, a pilot said.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
Thousands of Thursday and Friday flights have already been canceled as holiday travelers try to make their way to their destinations.
United Airlines alone has issued travel waivers for more than 142 cities due to an impending storm.
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families hitting the road for Thanksgiving have another reason to be thankful. Gas prices have been falling, and experts predict they will keep falling as the holiday approaches.
People still looking to book trips home to visit family or take a vacation during the holidays need to act fast and prepare for sticker shock.
Since the first iPhone launched 15 years ago, consumer shopping habits have slowly but relentlessly shifted toward mobile devices.
52 cruise ships docked in Detroit this year, more than double the last cruising season in 2019.
The 1,200-foot bridge is now open at Boyne Mountain.
The international bus service from Detroit to Windsor will be back in service beginning Nov. 20 after it was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Canada will remove all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country on Oct. 1, including testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements, Canada's government announced Monday.
Officials say the requirement is likely to end by Sept. 30.
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a shooting that happened on New Year's Eve.
A Michigan man working as a DoorDash driver has been charged after he allegedly assaulted a 75-year-old last weekend in a road rage incident in Wixom.
One of Michigan's fastest-growing industries is facing a major tax hike this New Year's Day.
New year's resolutions aren't new-- according to the Encyclopedia Brittanica humans have been wanting to improve themselves at the start of the year as far back as the Babylonians.
Mayor Mary Sheffield was sworn in at 10 a.m. in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Police in Inkster, Michigan, are investigating a shooting that happened on New Year's Eve.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Cold air through the weekend
Cass Tech High School in Detroit has been producing angelic music for 100 years. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, we take a look inside the classroom where representation and sound collide.
One of Michigan's fastest-growing industries is facing a major tax hike this New Year's Day.
Lake Superior State University in Michigan released its 50th annual "Banished Words List." Some on the list include "6-7," "demure" and "cooked."
While many people were out celebrating New Year's Day, some also celebrated the birth of a baby.