AIR TRAVEL

Severe winter weather moving through the U.S. before Christmas will certainly disrupt holiday travel over the next several days.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the REAL ID full enforcement date to May 7, 2025.

Air travelers are finally getting a break on fares.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing new rules that would offer more refunds to air travelers when their flight is either delayed significantly or cancelled.

Planes are full, flights are delayed, and sometimes, airlines will offer compensation for your seat -- but did you know that you can negotiate?

This summer, air travelers around the world have experienced more inconveniences than ever: canceled or delayed flights, long lines and, perhaps the worst of all, lost luggage.

Local 4 anchor Sandra Ali writes about her recent, and complicated, trip from Detroit to Las Vegas.

A Spirit Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport on Thursday due to issues with the landing gear.

With huge delays and several cancelations at U.S. airports every single day, getting travel insurance is more important now than ever before.

Investors seem to be taking a slightly dim view of JetBlue's bid to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.6 billion.

When it comes to traveling, especially on a plane, you’ll definitely catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, as the old saying goes -- meaning, in simple terms, it pays to be nice.

A plane bound for Minneapolis has made an emergency landing at a mid-Michigan airport after a sensor indicating smoke in the cabin came on.

The nation’s top infectious disease expert says the U.S. should consider a vaccine mandate to board domestic flights as the omicron variant rapidly spreads.

Many Michigan residents are looking to travel and spend time with family this Thanksgiving.

According to a report by the American Automobile Association, 53.4 million people plan to travel 50 miles or more by car, plane, train, bus or cruise over the Thanksgiving weekend, a 13 percent increase from 2020.

More people are expected to travel during the holiday season this year compared to last year -- but is the air travel industry ready for such an influx?

American Airlines is canceling hundreds of flights over the next few weeks due to labor shortages.

As of May 18, TSA checkpoint numbers have surpassed 27.5 million passengers.

If you’re looking to travel anywhere in the next few years, you’re going to need a REAL ID-compliant license or passport -- but Americans have extra time to meet the deadline.

DETROIT Delta Airlines announced it will continue to enforce social distancing rules while many other airlines throw out their safety measures despite coronavirus (COVID-19) cases spiking around the country. Delta is one of the few commercial carries still enforcing social distancing rules onboard planes and selling fewer seats in order to keep passengers and crew members said. The airline made the announcement that those rules will continue for the next few months. Masks and attention to hygiene are also important factors, but beyond that, passengers are at the mercy of airlines. Deltas announcement comes as other airlines, such as American Airlines, said they will start filling up their flights.

DETROIT Delta Airlines is set to resume service to China from two U.S. cities, including Detroit. Delta flights to China will begin this week. Each city involved will have two flights per week. Seattle to China begins on Thursday and Detroit to China begins in July. A spokesperson for Delta said they are excited to resume their service between the U.S. and China as economic and social activities start to resume.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updated security procedures that will be implemented across the country this summer in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Traveling with foodTravelers are asked to place carry-on food items in a clear plastic bag and place in a bin for x-ray screening. Following TSA packing guidelines will reduce agents need to interact with travelers luggage and reduce the potential for cross-contamination. TSA will now allow travelers to pack hand sanitizer in their carry-on bags in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. TSA officials advise travelers to arrive at the airport earlier than usual as staffing has been affected by the pandemic.

O'Hare 'people mover': Why it's shut down.

Air travel was transformed on January 22, 1970 when Boeing's 747 made its first commercial flight from New York City to London. CBSN looks back at the historic day in the weekly segment, "The Way it Was."