detnews.com - Travel

Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

An estimated 1.7 million Michiganians will travel this week for Thanksgiving -- about the same amount that AAA of Michigan estimated for last year. If they're leaving by air or road, they should plan to dress warmly if they're staying in Michigan.

Tom Greenwood: Ease stress of holiday traveling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

There are three things you can count on at Thanksgiving: Americans will overeat, airports will be flooded and drivers will crowd freeways.

Make airport security check a breeze

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

On a recent trip to California, I marveled how people still don't understand how to negotiate the airport security process.

Detroit Metro has deal with taxi service

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:00 EST

The Wayne County Airport Authority approved money-making contracts Tuesday to stabilize taxi service at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, install lottery machines and bring wind turbines to the grounds.

Continental to make North Terminal new home at DTW

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:00 EST

The Wayne County Airport Authority on Tuesday approved Continental Airlines exodus to the North Terminal from the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

Washington -- A leading auto organization is projecting a 1.4 percent increase in Thanksgiving travel this year, although fewer people will travel by air due to budget concerns, reduced airline capacity and added charges.

Airfares climb as holidays near

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:47:00 EST

After a recessionary reprieve last year, airlines are again ratcheting up holiday airfares, with some travelers facing prices more than double last year's rates, travel experts say.

Swine flu thrill ride: Even theme parks are infected by fears of H1N1

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:52:00 EST

For many Americans, the fear of swine flu has made everyday acts like going to work, going to school or getting on a plane feel fraught with danger -- even more so since President Barack Obama recently declared swine flu a national emergency.

State tourism may lose funding

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST

Michigan tourism professionals are asking the Legislature to pass bills that would keep the popular Pure Michigan ad spots running nationwide this winter and give the campaign a financial boost next year.