Tracking flight cancellations, delays at Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays as a winter storm hits Southeast Michigan.
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Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays as a winter storm hits Southeast Michigan.
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.
Detroit Metro Airport faced over 200 flight delays and cancellations as a winter storm moved through Southeast Michigan.
The Sunday after Christmas is always one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season, and a storm moving through the Midwest is making for a mess at Detroit Metro Airport. Heath Kalb spoke with one couple from Iowa whose flight was canceled.
A major winter storm disrupted air travel in several big cities in the days after Thanksgiving, including Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York City.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
The Republican-controlled House meets today, for the first time since the government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report on the continuing shutdown impacts and the anticipation of reaching an agreement to reopen the government.
Air traffic cutbacks ordered by federal officials, along with weather conditions at some airports, resulted in Nov. 8-10 being the worst weekend for air passengers since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report.
A small group of senators has worked out a deal with Republicans toward a possible end to the government shutdown. But there's a lot of steps yet before the shutdown will end, including a vote in the House. CBS News has the latest on the political wrangling, along with flight delays and court rulings over SNAP funding over the weekend.
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.
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Detroit Metro Airport has over 30 flight cancelations Friday as the FAA flight reductions take effect. CBS News Detroit has this live look at 6 a.m.
Thousands of flights a day across the country could be canceled, starting Friday .The Department of Transportation calls the move a proactive safety measure and is blaming it on the impacts of the government shutdown. CBS News has this report.
The FAA says it will reduce the number of flights because of staffing impacts over the government shutdown. CBS News Detroit has a report on how the situation is expected to affect Detroit Metro Airport.
Airports across the country are reporting staffing issues as the government shutdown stretches on. Without enough manpower, airports can't operate safely. Jen Sullivan reports.
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.
United Airlines has lifted a ground stop that affected flights at several major U.S. airports . The outage began around six Wednesday and was resolved within a few hours.
Travelers at Detroit Metro Airport had to adjust Sunday when at least 20 flights were canceled and over 200 were delayed as snow moved through the area.
The plane left the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, around 5:24 a.m. and was expected to arrive at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport at 8:44 a.m.
Snow and cold temperatures and problems at airports over the weekend have created some problems for travelers getting to their holiday destination.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
Southwest Airlines again hit with flight disruptions, though most U.S. passengers are enjoying a smoother takeoff for their holiday travel plans.
Lee made landfall in Canada while also bringing tropical-storm conditions and coastal flooding to parts of New England.
More than 7,600 trips were delayed or canceled at U.S. airports on Wednesday.
The FAA said it appears a corrupted database file brought the nation's aviation system to a halt Wednesday.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
Officials say 2-month-old Okidi ran into a habitat viewing panel. Animal care and veterinary teams determined that the giraffe calf sustained a vertebral injury.
A mother is facing multiple felony charges after police say she left two children with special needs in a Flint Township, Michigan, home for days.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
Detroit police say a "person of interest" is in custody as the Homicide Task Force continues investigating three bodies found in a Detroit home.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
No new leads have been made public in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the investigation reaches three weeks.
Snow showers return on Sunday as temperatures drop through the weekend.
Police say they are investigating after a white powdery substance was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major defeat on Friday, striking down most of President Trump's sweeping tariffs.