Tag: AIRLINES
Investigators search for answers after Air India plane crash; black box found
Investigators are still searching for answers after all but one passenger died in an Air India passenger jet crash on Thursday. The Boeing 787, bound for London, hit a residential building minutes after taking off. Investigators now have the plane's black...
What to know about Frontier Airlines’ “all you can fly” pass for 2025
There are several restrictions to consider on Frontier Airlines' "all you can fly" pass for 2025-2026. CBS MoneyWatch's Megan Cerullo breaks down the deal's fine print.
Holiday travel expected to break records
The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.
TSA expecting record number of flyers Sunday
The TSA is expecting to screen about 3 million people on Sunday, which would be a record. Elise Preston has more on the busy travel rush.
Stowaway who flew from NYC to Paris removed after creating disturbance on return flight
A woman who snuck onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris earlier this week without a boarding pass was removed from a return flight Saturday after creating a disturbance prior to takeoff.
How are airports “greenwashing” their reputations?
As a record number of Americans travel this Thanksgiving weekend, some may notice how some airports are branding themselves as sustainable and environmentally-friendly. But that's not always the full story. Here's what to know about airport "greenwashing....
Rough weather complicates holiday travel
Rain and snow are in the forecast for Thanksgiving Day, from the Midwest to the Northeast. John Elliott has the latest forecast.
Hundreds of flights delayed as holiday travel rush underway
The TSA planned to screen around 2.9 million flyers Wednesday at airports across the U.S. But snow in Denver delayed hundreds of flights, and air traffic control staffing issues again caused delays at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. Kris Van Cleave...
American Airlines rolling out new system to catch people trying to board with wrong group
American Airlines is rolling out a new system designed to prevent people from boarding before their group is called. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how it works.
Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel
Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to drive to their holiday destinations. Shanelle Kaul report...
U.S. flights to Haiti barred for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
The U.S. FAA issued a notice prohibiting U.S. civil aviation operations in the territory and airspace of Haiti below 10,000 feet for 30 days.
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. Kris Van Cleave has more.
What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing
About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well as improved health and retirement benefits, but no pensio...
Southwest Airlines redesigned its cabin interiors. Here’s what the planes look like.
Bigger bins and more leg room are just some of the changes Southwest Airlines is betting will be big with customers.
Airlines suspending flights to Tel Aviv, Lebanon as conflict erupts
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.