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Travel expert Julian Kheel says Spirit Airlines announcement that it's ceasing operations will have an impact on flight prices moving forward.
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Travel expert Julian Kheel says Spirit Airlines announcement that it's ceasing operations will have an impact on flight prices moving forward.
There's uncertainty around Spirit Airlines after it was announced it would cease operations early Saturday morning.
May has been declared "Pure Michigan Month" as the state's tourism and travel theme hits 20 years since its introduction. Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan, shares some of the campaign's accomplishments.
New projections show cruise travel across the region is expected to hit record levels in 2026, bringing thousands of passengers through ports like Detroit.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was forced to land at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Thousands of Americans have been stranded in the Middle East amid the military conflict. CBS News has this report on what is being done to help get people out.
More than 2,400 flights were canceled Sunday across airports in the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Air travelers who don't have a compliant identification, such as a Real ID or passport, could now face a $45 fee. Kris Van Cleave reports on the fee, which went into effect on Feb. 1, 2026.
Snow has been falling in Metro Detroit and it's creating, at times, difficult travel conditions. Meteorologist Stacey DuFord, Veronica Ortega and Julia Avant report on Sunday's winter storm and how residents are navigating it.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 200 flights leaving Detroit Metro Airport were delayed on Saturday evening amid a winter storm set to move through a large swath of the U.S. Julia Avant spoke with travelers and has an update on the crash at the Romulus-based airport.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Detroit Metro passengers who do not meet federal Real ID requirements will face a $45 compliance check fee and possible delays when flying as of Feb. 1.
The U.S. operation in Venezuela has had a ripple effect around the world, including on the travel industry. Flights have been grounded, and it's left a Michigan family unable to get home. CBS News Detroit's Heath Kalb reports.
Detroit Metro Airport faced over 200 flight delays and cancellations as a winter storm moved through Southeast Michigan.
Numerous snow squall warnings were issued in the Metro Detroit area during Monday.
AAA expects that 122.4 million Americans will have traveled at least 50 miles from home for the holidays.
A winter storm on Friday night covered states like New York and New Jersey with several inches of snow. More than 4,000 flights across the U.S. were delayed on Saturday morning amid the winter weather.
Temperatures are supposed to drop on Friday, which means Detroit could see some icy and dangerous conditions on the road just as residents are heading back from holiday festivities.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
According to AAA, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel period of all American holidays, with Sunday and Monday after the holiday the busiest time to travel back home.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
The proposal has sparked backlash from the community.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Frustrations boiled over at Monday night's school board meeting in Pontiac as a consolidation plan to eventually close Owen, Kennedy, and Alcott elementary schools in the next few years passed.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
Officials in the Pontiac School District are expected to vote on a controversial consolidation plan on Monday. If passed, it would place three elementary schools in the district on the chopping block.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said. Officials say both of the suspects were teenagers.
The National Weather Service confirmed that three planes were damaged at Capital Region International Airport after storms rolled on May 18.