Travel numbers climb as Americans hit the road for holiday
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights, gasoline and hotels.
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights, gasoline and hotels.
Video: Mackinaw City hotel manager berates customer over flooded toilet
In the video, the northern Michigan hotel manager calls the woman a "dumb Democrat," an idiot, and various other insults.
In the video, the northern Michigan hotel manager calls the woman a "dumb Democrat," an idiot, and various other insults.
Memorial Day gas prices to hit 7-year high as Michigan readies for busy travel weekend
The price of a gallon of gas in Detroit is sitting at about $3.067 at this time. But travel is expected to increase 60% over the holiday weekend from 2020 and that means a surge in price not seen since 2014. Here are other average gas prices around Michigan.
The price of a gallon of gas in Detroit is sitting at about $3.067 at this time. But travel is expected to increase 60% over the holiday weekend from 2020 and that means a surge in price not seen since 2014. Here are other average gas prices around Michigan.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Michigan drivers beware: Memorial Day gas prices could break $3 a gallon
According to AAA, the worst time and place to drive in Michigan during Memorial Day weekend is on Friday on I-696 between M-10 and I-94.
According to AAA, the worst time and place to drive in Michigan during Memorial Day weekend is on Friday on I-696 between M-10 and I-94.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
A guide to the 2021 Holland Tulip Festival
The 2021 Holland Tulip Festival returns to West Michigan on May 1.
The 2021 Holland Tulip Festival returns to West Michigan on May 1.
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Michigan offers COVID-19 testing at some welcome centers, Traverse City airport
Michigan travelers can receive COVID-19 tests at some welcome centers and the Cherry Capital Airport this spring.
Michigan travelers can receive COVID-19 tests at some welcome centers and the Cherry Capital Airport this spring.
Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
Michigan road trips: State roadside parks reopen next weekend
Michigan's 85 roadside parks will be open for the season next weekend.
Michigan's 85 roadside parks will be open for the season next weekend.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Health experts say they worry about the spread of COVID due to increased travel during Spring Break
Health experts fear the rise of COVID cases due to travel and many different variants that can spread.
Health experts fear the rise of COVID cases due to travel and many different variants that can spread.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
QLINE to resume operations in summer 2021, testing starts Monday
Detroit's QLINE will start testing on Monday, March 29th, with plans to resume operations later in the summer.
Detroit's QLINE will start testing on Monday, March 29th, with plans to resume operations later in the summer.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.