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Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
Read full article: Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gougingPresident Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
US military heightens the security alert at European bases due to a combination of threats
Read full article: US military heightens the security alert at European bases due to a combination of threatsA Pentagon official won't say whether U.S. military bases in the Middle East, Africa or the Indo-Pacific are at increased force protection levels similar to bases in Europe.
What it was like to watch total solar eclipse from a Delta flight
Read full article: What it was like to watch total solar eclipse from a Delta flightFor a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I am able to share my experience of seeing the total solar eclipse from a vantage point that not many people get to see.
Why parents should say no to their adult children; and a Delta scam that targeted our own Rhonda Walker
Read full article: Why parents should say no to their adult children; and a Delta scam that targeted our own Rhonda WalkerSaying no to your adult children, and a Delta high-tech Delta scam that targeted Local 4's Rhonda Walker.
EPA moves to restore rule on mercury from power plants
Read full article: EPA moves to restore rule on mercury from power plantsThe Environmental Protection Agency is reaffirming the basis for a rule that requires โsignificant reductionsโ in mercury and other harmful pollutants from power plants.
5 things to do while youโre stuck at the airport waiting for a new flight
Read full article: 5 things to do while youโre stuck at the airport waiting for a new flightJust ask anyone who has traveled in the past few weeks and they will tell you that having your flight changed, canceled or redirected is becoming more and more common these days.
Morning 4: Federal agents raids home of Oakland County art gallery owner after cheating out clients of Ansel Adams prints -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Federal agents raids home of Oakland County art gallery owner after cheating out clients of Ansel Adams prints -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Itโs a โgrandeโ new way to fly: Check out this new Starbucks and Delta loyalty program
Read full article: Itโs a โgrandeโ new way to fly: Check out this new Starbucks and Delta loyalty programStarting on Wednesday, U.S. customers who link Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs will earn one mile on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.
Delta flew 1,000 lost bags from London to Detroit after cancelled flights
Read full article: Delta flew 1,000 lost bags from London to Detroit after cancelled flightsIn perhaps a more unusual sign of the state of air travel right now, Delta Airlines recently sent a plane full of lost luggage from London to Detroit.
New technology at Detroit Metro Airport aims to speed up the travel process
Read full article: New technology at Detroit Metro Airport aims to speed up the travel processYouโll notice it right after you go through security at the McNamara Terminal at Metro Airport. Itโs a big-screen offering something called parallel reality to help passengers figure out where to go.
Hereโs how Parallel Reality is helping passengers at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Hereโs how Parallel Reality is helping passengers at Detroit Metro AirportYouโll notice it right after you go through security at the McNamara Terminal at Metro Airport. Itโs a big-screen offering something called parallel reality to help passengers figure out where to go.
Man who sexually assaulted woman in middle seat of Delta flight to Detroit claims he was asleep, feds say
Read full article: Man who sexually assaulted woman in middle seat of Delta flight to Detroit claims he was asleep, feds sayA man who was caught sexually assaulting the 19-year-old woman sitting in the middle seat next to him on a Delta flight to Detroit blamed it on his hands moving while he slept, according to authorities.
Spring break COVID precautions: What you should know
Read full article: Spring break COVID precautions: What you should knowIt is safe for most people to plan a getaway this spring, but you need to make sure youโre comfortable with the amount of risk involved, depending on your individual circumstances.
Senate passes bill to honor Emmett Till and his mother
Read full article: Senate passes bill to honor Emmett Till and his motherThe Senate has passed a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Emmett Till, the Chicago teenager murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.
9 COVID takeaways: โThis surge is not like the others,โ and where Michigan is heading
Read full article: 9 COVID takeaways: โThis surge is not like the others,โ and where Michigan is headingWith Michigan in the midst of its most dramatic COVID spike to date, health officials held a briefing to address this surge and talk about where the state is heading.
University of Michigan expert explains why he thinks COVID pandemic will end in 2022
Read full article: University of Michigan expert explains why he thinks COVID pandemic will end in 2022With the coronavirus spreading at an unseen rate in Michigan and beyond, it can be hard to imagine any end in sight.
Flashpoint Interview: University of Michigan immunologist says pandemic will end in 2022
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: University of Michigan immunologist says pandemic will end in 2022With the coronavirus spreading at an unseen rate in Michigan and beyond, it can be hard to imagine any end in sight.
EXPLAINER: Why was holiday-season flying such a nightmare?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why was holiday-season flying such a nightmare?A forecast of better weather means that the worst may finally be over for tens of thousands of air travelers who were grounded by flight cancellations that skyrocketed over the New Yearโs Day weekend.
Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands
Read full article: Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousandsAirlines canceled hundreds more flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
COVID questions and answers: Is it safe to be vaccinated while symptomatic?
Read full article: COVID questions and answers: Is it safe to be vaccinated while symptomatic?With so many people becoming infected with COVID-19 right now, ClickOnDetroit readers and WDIV Local 4 viewers are asking when is the best time to get vaccinated after you have recovered?
Health officials ask travelers to take extra precautions against COVID this holiday season
Read full article: Health officials ask travelers to take extra precautions against COVID this holiday seasonExperts estimate that around 109 million Americans will travel for the holidays this week -- most of those travelers will do so by car.
Health officials: Take precautions against COVID as you celebrate holidays with family
Read full article: Health officials: Take precautions against COVID as you celebrate holidays with familyThe White House COVID Response Team is urging Americans to take more precautions as they prepare to celebrate the holidays.
Understanding the omicron variant: How it impacts the COVID pandemic
Read full article: Understanding the omicron variant: How it impacts the COVID pandemicThere is global concern about what impact the omicron variant could have on the COVID pandemic. Experts agree that itโs only a matter of time until omicron is detected in the United States.
Cookie snatching, cursing, punching and masks: Why FAA fined 10 โunrulyโ US airline passengers
Read full article: Cookie snatching, cursing, punching and masks: Why FAA fined 10 โunrulyโ US airline passengersTen โunrulyโ United States airline passengers have been fined between $9,000 and $32,000 for a wide range of physical, verbal and mask-related assault incidents during flights, officials allege.
Delta rolls out facial recognition-enabled TSA checkpoint at Atlanta terminal
Read full article: Delta rolls out facial recognition-enabled TSA checkpoint at Atlanta terminalDelta Airlines is rolling out a new way to get through TSA at their terminal in Atlanta -- and itโs has to do with your face.
Maintenance mistake blamed for fatal Michigan plane crash
Read full article: Maintenance mistake blamed for fatal Michigan plane crashFederal investigators have determined that a misplaced air filter screen probably caused a small planeโs engine failure and crash in southeastern Michigan that killed a Delta airlines pilot and an aircraft mechanic two years ago.
Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?
Read full article: Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?The delta variant is causing a surge in infections among kids in the U.S. and elsewhere, but experts say there are no strong signs that it is causing more severe disease for young patients.
Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on COVID delta variant, boosting vaccinations
Read full article: Live stream: Biden delivers remarks on COVID delta variant, boosting vaccinationsWatch live coverage as President Joe Biden delivers remarks Thursday evening on the COVID-19 delta variant and boosting vaccinations.
51 employees sue Henry Ford Health System over COVID vaccine mandate
Read full article: 51 employees sue Henry Ford Health System over COVID vaccine mandateDozens of employees are suing Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) over their policy that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations, among several others, for all staff members.
Detroit teachers raise concerns after COVID outbreak in football team
Read full article: Detroit teachers raise concerns after COVID outbreak in football teamAn outbreak at Renaissance High School within the football team has caused concern among some Detroit Public Schools Community District teachers.
Unvaccinated children head back to classrooms: Tips to help boost their immune system against delta COVID variant
Read full article: Unvaccinated children head back to classrooms: Tips to help boost their immune system against delta COVID variantFor many parents, the biggest concern has been how to protect children under 12 who cannot yet receive the COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not they can bring the virus home from school.
Unvaccinated children head back to classrooms: Tips to help boost their immune system against delta COVID variant
Read full article: Unvaccinated children head back to classrooms: Tips to help boost their immune system against delta COVID variantFor many parents, the biggest concern has been how to protect children under 12 who cannot yet receive the COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not they can bring the virus home from school.
COVID-stricken Oregon deploys National Guard to hospitals
Read full article: COVID-stricken Oregon deploys National Guard to hospitalsOregon's governor says she will deploy up to 1,500 National Guard troops to hospitals around the state to support healthcare workers as COVID-19 surges amid the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Detroit health officials: Everyone should wear masks inside, even if vaccinated
Read full article: Detroit health officials: Everyone should wear masks inside, even if vaccinatedDue to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Detroit health officials are recommending everyone wear masks indoors, even if fully vaccinated.
Where Michigan stands as the COVID delta variant causes surges in other states
Read full article: Where Michigan stands as the COVID delta variant causes surges in other statesThe number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 906,538 as of Tuesday, including 19,947 deaths, state officials report.
ECB says low rates to stay until the job is done
Read full article: ECB says low rates to stay until the job is doneFacing unease over the spread of a more-contagious variant of the coronavirus, the European Central Bank said it would maintain its stimulus in the form of ultra-low interest rates until inflation โdurablyโ reaches its 2% target.
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine not as effective as Pfizer, Moderna vaccines against delta variant
Read full article: Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine not as effective as Pfizer, Moderna vaccines against delta variantThe Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine may not be as effective as vaccines that use mRNA technology (Pfizer and Moderna), according to a new study.
Concern grows as delta COVID variant spreads: What we know, donโt know about mutation
Read full article: Concern grows as delta COVID variant spreads: What we know, donโt know about mutationAs of June 13, about 10% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have been identified as the delta variant, a mutation first detected in India. Scientists are still trying to figure out just how dangerous it is.
Doctors urge delay in next lockdown easing in England
Read full article: Doctors urge delay in next lockdown easing in EnglandBritainโs main doctorsโ union has joined calls for the next planned lockdown easing in England to be delayed as figures showed new coronavirus cases across the U.K. running at their highest level since late February.
FAA investigates near-miss between involving flight heading to Detroit
Read full article: FAA investigates near-miss between involving flight heading to DetroitThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-miss of two jets at the San Diego International Airport, including a flight heading to Detroit.
Airlines make changes to pandemic travel vouchers -- What you need to know
Read full article: Airlines make changes to pandemic travel vouchers -- What you need to knowDETROIT โ If you purchased a plane ticket during the COVID pandemic and exchanged it for a travel voucher there are some changes you need to know about. Airlines are changing deadlines and you might need to book your next flight soon so you donโt lose it. Planning to travel later this year? Airfares remain lowest in years but could rise soonThe travel industry has taken a big financial hit because fewer people are taking trips during the COVID pandemic. If you want to travel this summer or later in the year, booking now may be a good idea.
Airlines, resorts implement new COVID safety precautions, discounts
Read full article: Airlines, resorts implement new COVID safety precautions, discountsSome airlines and resorts are doing more than ever to ensure the safety of those who choose to travel. The lower number of travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed prices at resorts to their lowest point in years. Some airlines, like Delta, are still limiting capacity, requiring mask and using new technology to sanitize the planes. Theyโre also being flexible should a traveler choose to cancel or re-book a flight. If you choose to travel, you may good a good deal, but you may also not find availability.
Airlines close books on rotten 2020 and so far, 2021 is grim
Read full article: Airlines close books on rotten 2020 and so far, 2021 is grimAn American Airlines Boeing 777 is framed by utility wires as it prepares to land at Miami International Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. And now a halting rollout of vaccines threatens to further delay a recovery in travel and the travel industry. On Thursday, as airlines reported results, a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa was found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina. โTravel restrictions on international have resulted in a reduction in demand,โ American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said. Ad___JETBLUE AIRWAYSJetBlue reported a loss of $381 million, after reporting a profit in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights
Read full article: Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flightsDelta, United and Alaska airlines said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 they will bar passengers flying to Washington from putting guns in checked bags. Delta Air Lines was the first to announce Thursday that it will prohibit checking guns to Washington-area airports and was soon followed by United, Alaska and American. American Airlines is bringing back a ban on serving alcohol on flights to and from the Washington area โ flights go dry starting Saturday through next Thursday. Price also said that it is โa good ideaโ to prohibit passengers from putting guns in checked bags if they are flying to Washington. Federal law allows passengers to put guns in checked baggage if they are unloaded and in a locked, hard-sided case, although airlines have the discretion to ban guns.
Looking to travel this year? Safest airlines for 2021 revealed
Read full article: Looking to travel this year? Safest airlines for 2021 revealedDETROIT โ For a lot of people, 2021 is going to be the year to get back to traveling. AirlineRatings.com analyzed crash records and safety compliance data of more than 100 airlines to put together a list of the 20 safest airlines for 2021. Other U.S. airlines in the top 20 were Southwest Airlines at no. 15 and United Airlines at no. The safety ratings also took a look at which airlines are handing the pandemic the best and ensuring everything is being done to keep passengers safe.
Amazon buys 11 jets for 1st time to ship orders faster
Read full article: Amazon buys 11 jets for 1st time to ship orders fasterAn Amazon logo appears on an Amazon delivery van, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Boston. Amazon said Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shoppers faster. The company said its the first time it purchased planes for its delivery network. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)NEW YORK โ Amazon said Tuesday that it bought 11 jets from Delta and WestJet airlines to boost its growing delivery network and get orders to shoppers faster. The company said it's the first time it has purchased planes for its delivery network.
2 months after hurricanes, Louisiana residents still hurting
Read full article: 2 months after hurricanes, Louisiana residents still hurtingโ As southwest Louisiana recovers from the back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the region this year, signs of progress compete with lingering evidence of mass destruction. Hurricane Laura roared ashore in southwestern Louisiana on Aug. 27 as a Category 4 storm just south of Lake Charles. According to Louisiana government figures, nearly 47,000 homes were damaged by Hurricane Laura, with about 16,000 of those in need of major repairs. The bulk of those homes are in Calcasieu Parish, home to the state's fifth-largest city, Lake Charles, with 80,000 residents. A Facebook group set up after Hurricane Laura has become a lifeline for struggling residents.
Pastor accused of peeing on sleeping woman during flight to Detroit
Read full article: Pastor accused of peeing on sleeping woman during flight to DetroitDETROIT โ A pastor is being sued for millions of dollars on accusations he stood up in the middle of a flight to Detroit, walked over to a sleeping woman and peed on her, according to records. A complaint accuses Pastor Daniel Chalmers, a North Carolina resident, of drunkenly urinating on a woman during Delta flight 874 from Las Vegas to Detroit on Oct. 13 or Oct. 14. The flight was scheduled to depart at 11:30 p.m. PT Oct. 13 and land in Detroit at 6:15 a.m. The woman, a Detroit resident, got on the plane with her sister, according to the complaint. She screamed, waking up the other passengers on the plane, according to the complaint.
Gulf Coast braces, again, for hurricane as Zeta takes aim
Read full article: Gulf Coast braces, again, for hurricane as Zeta takes aimTourists walk on the beach as the tail end of Hurricane Zeta makes landfall in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, early Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Zeta, the 27th named storm of a very busy Atlantic hurricane season, was a hurricane when it began raking across Mexicoโs Yucatan Peninsula early Tuesday. It emerged in the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm but was expected to regain hurricane strength before landfall south of New Orleans on Wednesday evening. Officials in two Mexican states hit by Zeta reported power outages and damage caused by downed trees, but no deaths. The extraordinarily busy hurricane season has focused attention on the role of climate change, which scientists say is causing wetter, stronger and more destructive storms.
Winds and rain whip Yucatan resorts as Hurricane Zeta nears
Read full article: Winds and rain whip Yucatan resorts as Hurricane Zeta nearsClouds gather over Playa Gaviota Azul as Tropical Storm Zeta approaches Cancun, Mexico, early Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Victor Ruiz Garcia)MIAMI โ Hurricane Zeta lashed Mexico's Caribbean coast resorts around Tulum with high winds and rain Monday night as it headed toward the Yucatan Peninsula and then a possible landfall on the central U.S. Gulf Coast at midweek. It was the second time this month that boat captain Francisco Sosa Rosado had to perform the same maneuver, after Hurricane Delta hit the resort in early October. Trees felled by Hurricane Delta barely three weeks earlier still littered parts of Cancun, stacked along roadsides and in parks. There was also a Tropical Storm Zeta in 2005, but that year had 28 storms because meteorologists later went back and found they missed one, which then became an โunnamed named storm."
Louisiana's back-to-back hurricanes: Future unsure for many
Read full article: Louisiana's back-to-back hurricanes: Future unsure for manyBlue tarps cover houses in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta, Saturday Oct. 10, 2020, in Iowa, La. โ Michele Vincentโs home was largely intact in spite of hurricanes Laura and Delta. Coastal Cameron Parish had about 9,800 residents when Hurricane Rita hit in 2005. โLeave Cameron Parish and go into Calcasieu it's bad there too. They were the only red lights we had in Cameron Parish.
'We canโt lose our momentum:' Louisiana vows to rebuild
Read full article: 'We canโt lose our momentum:' Louisiana vows to rebuildA 70-year-old woman in Iberia Parish died in a fire likely caused by a natural gas leak following damage from Hurricane Delta, the Louisiana Department of Health said Sunday. Clair Hebert Marceaux lost her home in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, during Hurricane Laura and said the community was hard at work on rebuilding when Delta struck. โWe canโt lose our momentum,โ she said, though she added there was โutter devastationโ in the area. Earnestine and Milton Wesley had decided to ride out Delta in their Lake Charles home, damaged by Laura. โAnd with Godโs help we made it.โAfter blowing ashore, Delta moved over Lake Charles, a city where Laura damaged nearly every home and building.
Delta adds insult to injury in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
Read full article: Delta adds insult to injury in hurricane-ravaged LouisianaMarcus Peterson walks past a downed tree in his yard after Hurricane Delta moved through, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Jennings, La. It then moved over Lake Charles, a city where Hurricane Laura damaged nearly every home and building in late August. While Delta was a weaker storm than Category 4 Laura, it brought significantly more flooding, Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said. Forecasters warned that heavy rain, storm surges and flash floods continued to pose dangers in areas from Texas to Mississippi. They arrived back in Lake Charles last weekend, got a new roof on Monday and had to evacuate again Thursday.
LIVE TRACKING: Hurricane Delta approaches Gulf Coast
Read full article: LIVE TRACKING: Hurricane Delta approaches Gulf CoastWatch a live tracker of Hurricane Delta as it approaches the Gulf Coast of the United States. Forecasters said Delta โ the 25th named storm of an unprecedented Atlantic hurricane season โ would likely crash ashore Friday evening somewhere on southwest Louisianaโs coast. The question was whether it would remain at devastating Category 3 strength, with top winds of 120 mph (195 kph) early Friday, or drop just before landfall to a still extremely dangerous Category 2 storm. Either way, Delta is such a large hurricane that the storm surge risk remains high even if it becomes less intense just before striking land, the National Hurricane Center said. Live Hurricane Delta tracking below:
Hurricane Delta inflicts new damage on storm-weary Louisiana
Read full article: Hurricane Delta inflicts new damage on storm-weary LouisianaThis GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Delta in the Gulf of Mexico. โ Ripping tarps from already damaged roofs and scattering debris piled by roadsides, Hurricane Delta inflicted a new round of destruction on Louisiana as it struck communities still reeling after Hurricane Laura took a similar path just six weeks earlier. Delta's reach stretched as far west as Galveston, Texas, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) from where the storm struck Louisiana. Tropical Storm Marco fizzled as it hit the southeast Louisiana tip just three days before Laura struck. โThe wind is much worse than what Hurricane Laura brought,โ Gove said in a message on Twitter.
Metro Detroit weather: Comfortable temperatures continue
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Comfortable temperatures continueDETROIT โ Weโre on a winning streak as far as temperatures are concerned. Rain chances are slight through the weekend for us as Delta closes in on the Louisiana coast. Temperatures return to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and get there again for Saturday. A cold front will shave off several degrees for Sunday, giving us highs in the upper 60s. In fact weโre on a streak of above normal days that could stretch to ten by the middle of next week.
Experts: Warming makes Delta, other storms power up faster
Read full article: Experts: Warming makes Delta, other storms power up fasterThis Oct. 8, 2020 photo made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Delta in the Gulf of Mexico at 12:41 p.m. EDT. Delta is the sixth storm this year and the second in a week to reach the threshold, Lillo calculated. Hurricanes Hannah, Laura, Sally and Teddy and tropical storm Gamma all gained at least 35 mph (56 kph) in strength in 24 hours. This year is particularly nasty and Delta is a good example, said study co-author Gabriel Vecchi, a Princeton climate scientist. โThis season has given a lot of examples of these rapidly intensifying storms that we expect to be more common,โ Princetonโs Vecchi said.
Can we retire a Greek hurricane name? Delta made us wonder.
Read full article: Can we retire a Greek hurricane name? Delta made us wonder.Louisiana residents who are still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit as Hurricane Delta steamed north through the Gulf on Thursday after swiping Mexicoโs Yucatan Peninsula, the Associated Press reported. โThey do not retire Greek alphabet storm names -- at least so far,โ Gross said. The last time we went through all the letters of the alphabet and moved on to the Greek alphabet was 2005. In 2005, a record-breaking year of devastating hurricanes, we made it through six Greek letters. The Committee also agreed that it was not practical to retire into hurricane history a letter in the Greek alphabet.
'This is not a bad dream': New hurricane menaces Louisiana
Read full article: 'This is not a bad dream': New hurricane menaces LouisianaLouisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit as Hurricane Delta steamed north through the Gulf on Thursday after swiping Mexicos Yucatan Peninsula. The projected path included the southwest area of Louisiana where Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall less than two months ago. Randazzo watched pieces of one of his restaurants, Panorama Music House, fly past a meteorologistโs car on a Facebook Live video during Hurricane Laura. The most recent forecast for Hurricane Delta has the storm making landfall โalmost preciselyโ where Hurricane Laura struck โ a region where homes and electrical infrastructure are still damaged, Edwards said in a radio interview. New Orleans, well to the east of the projected landfall area, was expected to escape the worst of Hurricane Delta.
Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th time
Read full article: Busy 2020 hurricane season has Louisiana bracing a 6th timeThe storm being watched Wednesday was Hurricane Delta, the 25th named storm of the Atlantic's unprecedented hurricane season. Forecasts placed most of Louisiana within Delta's path, with the latest National Hurricane Center estimating landfall in the state on Friday. Along with getting hit by Hurricane Laura and escaping Hurricane Sally, Louisiana saw heavy flooding June 7 from Tropical Storm Cristobal. Tropical Storm Beta prompted tropical storm warnings in mid-September as it slowly crawled up the northeast Texas coast. โNot seeing any signs of any additional tropical weather in the extended which is OK with us because we are SO DONE with Hurricane Season 2020,โ they wrote.
Metro Detroit weather: Abnormally warm, dry stretch begins
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Abnormally warm, dry stretch beginsDETROIT โ When the breezes are the only thing to complain about in the forecast, Iโll consider that a win. Expect only a few minor changes to finish the week, before noticeable differences appear next week. Milder stretchTuesday is the first above-normal day of the month, but itโs not the extent of these warmer temperatures. Wednesday night, the Metro Zone will see mid-40s, but there will be some 30s in outlying areas. The one caveat to that statement is regarding this weekend and where future hurricane Delta ends up after making landfall.
Hurricane Delta now Category 2, roars at Mexicoโs Yucatan
Read full article: Hurricane Delta now Category 2, roars at Mexicoโs YucatanFishermen pull in a boat before the arrival of Hurricane Delta in Puerto Juarez, Cancun, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Tuesday on a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then continue on to the U.S. Gulf coast this week. (AP Photo/Victor Ruiz Garcia)MEXICO CITY โ Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 4 storm Tuesday while on a course to hammer Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and then continue on to the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. From Tulum to Cancun, tourism-dependent communities still soaked by the remnants of Tropical Storm Gamma could bear the brunt of Delta. Delta increased in strength 80 mph, more than doubling from a 60 mph storm at 2 pm EDT Monday to 140 mph at 2 pm EDT Tuesday.
Post-Tropical Remnants Of Delta Continue Weaken, As The Heavy Rainfall Threat Diminishes Late Sunday Night
Read full article: Post-Tropical Remnants Of Delta Continue Weaken, As The Heavy Rainfall Threat Diminishes Late Sunday NightLocation 90 miles S of Knoxville Tennessee Wind 15 mph Heading E at 15 mph Pressure 29.77 Coordinates 84.1W, 34.5NDiscussionAt 1100 PM EDT (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Delta was located near latitude 34.5 North, longitude 84.1 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the east near 15 mph, and this motion is expected to continue tonight and Monday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 15 mph (30 km/h) with higher gusts. Some further weakening is possible tonight as a new surface low develops in the Carolinas, and Delta's surface low is expected to be absorbed by this new low pressure area on Monday. Moderate to major river flooring will continue across the Calcasieu and Mermentau river basins in Louisiana through much of next week
Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffs
Read full article: Unfriendly skies: Airline workers brace for mass layoffsAbout 40,000 workers in the airline industry are facing layoffs on Thursday, Oct. 1, unless Congress comes up with another aid package. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)DETROIT โ The worries are growing for United Airlines flight attendant Jordy Comeaux. Airlines in Europe are expecting years of trouble and have acted quickly to cut jobs even as they get government rescue loans. Allie Malis, an American Airlines flight attendant in Washington, D.C., also faces layoff Thursday. Many United flight attendants, he said, took special leaves with no pay to preserve jobs for others.
How Delta Airlines is working to keep passengers safe
Read full article: How Delta Airlines is working to keep passengers safeDETROIT Delta Airlines showed off how the airline plans to keep passengers safe. Youll notice the differences at the airport as soon as you make your way through the sliding glass doors. Face masks are a must and if you dont have one, one will be provided. They must be worn in the airport and on board aircrafts. For a full look at the precautions Delta has put in place, watch Tim Pamplins full story above.
Airline CEO: If you insist on not wearing a mask, weโll insist you not fly with us -- from here on out
Read full article: Airline CEO: If you insist on not wearing a mask, weโll insist you not fly with us -- from here on outDelta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has put out what some are calling an aggressive enforcement of mask-wearing on the companyโs flights. โIf you board the plane and you insist on not wearing your mask, we will insist that you donโt fly Delta into the future,โ Bastian told Today in an interview Wednesday. The CEO said the stance is one heโs taking in order to keep crew and passengers safe during the pandemic. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Delta flights have been booked to 60% of their capacity, Today reported after speaking with Bastian. โWeโve had some customers indicate that they have (an) underlying condition that makes wearing a mask dangerous for them,โ Bastian said.
4 consumer topics to think about when it comes to the coronavirus
Read full article: 4 consumer topics to think about when it comes to the coronavirusDETROIT โ Right now there are four consumer topics everyone is thinking about when it comes to how the coronavirus might affect their everyday lives, and Help Me Hank has answers to those issues. When it comes to insurance policies, a premium โcancel for any reasonโ policy allows you to do just that, but itโs time-sensitive and expensive. If youโve recently traveled abroad, your employer can ask you to stay home for the incubation period, which is 14 days. Experts recommend talking with your employer and asking when you should do if your childโs school shuts down because of the coronavirus. If the coronavirus grows into a pandemic, Homeland Security recommends having a two-week supply of food on hand.
Passengers on flight from Tokyo to Detroit screened for coronavirus
Read full article: Passengers on flight from Tokyo to Detroit screened for coronavirusROMULUS, Mich. โ Passengers on a flight from Tokyo to Detroit were screened for coronavirus Friday afternoon. An official from Delta told Local 4 the airline is aware that passengers were screened. Lisa Gass with Detroit Metropolitan Airport says the airport is not aware of any possible coronavirus cases. As of Friday the fifth possible case of the deadly disease in Michigan was being investigated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Four other possible cases in Washtenaw and Wayne counties came back negative.
All-female crew flies girls to NASA to learn about aviation careers
Read full article: All-female crew flies girls to NASA to learn about aviation careersDelta celebrated International Girls in Aviation Day by carrying 120 girls from Salt Lake City to Houston for a tour of NASA. HOUSTON - Delta flies from Salt Lake City to Houston every day, but one recent trip was a little different, packed with girls getting a behind-the-scenes lesson about aviation. The airline took 120 girls between 12 to 18 to NASA's Johnson Space Center last week for International Girls in Aviation Day. Delta says that 5% of its pilots are women and that 7.4% hired over the last four years are women. Girls in Aviation Day was a worldwide effort, and organizers say that more than 20,000 people participated in the United States, Canada and Australia, as well as in countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Delta employee arrested in $250,000 theft at JFK International
Read full article: Delta employee arrested in $250,000 theft at JFK InternationalNEW YORK (CNN) - A Delta employee was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday after he was seen taking a bag with approximately $250,000 cash instead of scanning and loading it onto a plane, according to a criminal complaint. Quincy Thorpe, a Delta Ground Services employee, was arrested and charged Thursday related to the alleged theft at JFK Airport. The FBI interviewed Thorpe at his home Thursday, where he admitted he was responsible for loading bags and knew the bags he was loading contained valuables, according to the complaint. Delta acknowledged Thursday that one of their employees was being investigated in the theft, and told CNN that it was conducting an investigation into the matter. "The alleged actions of this employee are unacceptable and in no way reflect the professionalism and values we expect from Delta team members," the airline said in a statement.
Delta flight plunges 30,000 feet in minutes
Read full article: Delta flight plunges 30,000 feet in minutesPassengers on a Delta flight this week were terrified when their plane plunged mid-air, dropping nearly 30,000 feet. The flight experienced a "cabin pressurization irregularity" during the journey, the airline said in a statement. "Air masks, the oxygen masks dropped from the top of the plane," passenger Harris Dewoskin told CNN affiliate WSB. One of the flight attendants repeatedly told passengers over the intercom not to panic, he said. At 15,000 feet in the air, it's a scary moment for sure," Dewoskin said.
Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Aug. 2, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Aug. 2, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 4:GM plantIt's the end of the line for the General Motors Warren Transmission plant. NYPD choke-holdThere's a new ruling in a controversial police case in New York City. BBB helping natureWe've been bringing you stories about people helping our birds, bees and butterflies. Delta sign languageDelta is expanding it's customer service for the hearing impaired. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- July 26, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- July 26, 2019DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Metro Detroit construction: Multiple freeways to close this weekend for roadworkMultiple freeways will close in Metro Detroit for construction this weekend. Delta flight from Rome to Detroit diverted to London after medical emergencyDelta said 217 customers are on board the Boeing 767-300 aircraftWoman cut out of vehicle after serious crash on 8 Mile Road near WoodwardA serious crash Friday morning on 8 Mile Road has left a woman in critical condition. Marines arrested for alleged human smuggling and drug-related offensesSixteen US Marines were arrested Thursday for alleged involvement in various illegal activities ranging from human smuggling to drug-related offenses, according to a statement from the Marine Corps. Metro Detroit weather: Sunshine today; humidity increases this weekendWhat a great weather week here in Metro Detroit and we finish the work week in a strong summery way. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Delta flight from Rome to Detroit diverted to London after medical emergency
Read full article: Delta flight from Rome to Detroit diverted to London after medical emergencyLAKANADETROIT - A Delta flight from Rome to Detroit was diverted to London after a medical emergency on board. Here's the info from Delta:"Delta flight 237 from Rome, Italy to Detroit diverted to London-Heathrow due to an onboard medical event. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this may have caused.Delta said 217 customers are on board the Boeing 767-300 aircraftCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free booze
Read full article: Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free boozeAnyone who has traveled on a long international flight knows how tedious it can be, so a little extra TLC, especially when you're seated in the main cabin and not first class, is always welcome. That's why it's super exciting that Delta announced a huge upgrade to its main cabin service and perks on long international flights. Starting in November, passengers who are on Delta international flights that are longer than 6 1/2 hours will get all sorts of new upgrades that are normally saved for business and first class passengers. The first thing that fliers will get when they board the plane is a free drink. Oh, and you get a second hot towel once you're finished.
Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free booze
Read full article: Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free boozeAnyone who has traveled on a long international flight knows how tedious it can be, so a little extra TLC, especially when you're seated in the main cabin and not first class, is always welcome. That's why it's super exciting that Delta announced a huge upgrade to its main cabin service and perks on long international flights. Starting in November, passengers who are on Delta international flights that are longer than 6 1/2 hours will get all sorts of new upgrades that are normally saved for business and first class passengers. The first thing that fliers will get when they board the plane is a free drink. Oh, and you get a second hot towel once you're finished.