2 seats adjacent to Alaska Airlines fuselage blowout were empty, officials say
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.
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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.
It's the holidays, which means the travel hustle and bustle is in effect. Millions are expected to travel nationwide for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? See which days are the busiest for flyers and people hitting the road.
According to AAA, more than 1.7 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more over Thanksgiving weekend.
Metro Detroit travel agents weigh in with tips and warnings on what is expected to be the busiest holiday travel season ever.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
From hotels to trains to theaters, Paris seems to be crawling with bedbugs — but experts say there are some ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The airline will also discontinue unlimited access for American Express cardholders and make its loyalty program harder to join.
Lee made landfall in Canada while also bringing tropical-storm conditions and coastal flooding to parts of New England.
The overnight storm dumped so much rain in a short amount of time that the drains inside the tunnels leading to DTW's McNamara Terminal couldn't keep up.
The State Department is receiving about 430,000 passport applications per week.
Officials say the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metro Airport returned to normal after investigating a traveler who breached a TSA security checkpoint on Wednesday.
Whether it's traveling into the path of a full eclipse or finding a place with skies dark enough to see the Milky Way, astro-tourism can bring enthusiasts closer to the stars.
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
More than 1.7 million Michigan residents are expected to go on a trip of 50 miles or more between Friday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 4, according to AAA.
The TSA is rolling the facial recognition technology just in time for the summer travel season. It aims to get travelers through security faster.
