Category Archives: Detroit Metro (DTW)
LAX Next to Last With Travelers
February 18, 2010 — 2:34 pm PST
According to a new survey, travelers are happiest with the airport experience in Detroit, Kansas City, and Indianapolis.But they’re not so thrilled about LaGuardia, Newark, and Los Angeles International.The annual survey from J.D. Power and Associates ranks customer satisfaction with airports across the U.S. and …
Midwest Snow Update: Cancellations, Waived Change Fees
February 8, 2010 — 1:39 pm PST
Updated April 28, 2010 — 3:35 pm PDT
Updated 1:57 p.m. PST / 4:57 EST –As another winter storm moves across the Midwest, some airlines are canceling flights, and ticket change fees are being waived. United Airlines is proactively cancelling some flights at its Chicago O’Hare hub tonight and Tuesday morning, it is advising …
Wayne Newton – Mr. Las Vegas Abandons Plane in Detroit
February 5, 2010 — 10:41 am PST
Updated April 28, 2010 — 3:02 pm PDT
Could Las Vegas headliner Wayne Newton have so much money and be so occupied that he simply forgets about a few things? Like his personal jet?The singer – known as Mr. Las Vegas, for his decades performing in Sin …
Disturbance on Another Amsterdam-Detroit Flight
January 12, 2010 — 3:01 pm PST
A commotion on another Amsterdam to Detroit flight ended without incident today.Four passengers aboard a Northwest Airlines flight caused a minor disturbance in flight, prompting the flight crew to have authorities meet the plane upon arrival.Transportation Security Administration officials, along with US Customs and Border Protection, …
Terrorist Attempts to Bring Down US Jetliner
December 26, 2009 — 8:16 am PST
Updated April 2, 2010 — 3:08 pm PDT
A Nigerian man is in custody after his failed attempt to bring down a commercial jetliner by igniting an explosive device as the plane was on final approach to land in Detroit, Michigan. The Christmas Day terrorist attack occurred on a Delta/Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit.
The terrorist was quickly subdued after he tried to detonate a device that was strapped to his leg. The Airbus A330 landed safely in Detroit. The suspect later told investigators that he was trying to blow up the jetliner and had affiliations with al Qaeda, according to a senior U.S. official. Investigators are still trying to determine if the Nigerian man was acting alone. Airline officials say the jet was carrying 278 passengers when the incident occurred.
Northwest Flight 253: How Will This Affect Flyers?
December 25, 2009 — 8:47 pm PST
Updated April 2, 2010 — 3:08 pm PDT
In the wake of the attempted act of terrorism aboard a Northwest Airlines flight into Detroit, new questions are being raised.
Will security procedures change? What will it mean for the average flyer?
The Department of Homeland Security is warning travelers that they “may notice additional screening measures to ensure the safety of the traveling public on domestic and international flights.”
