Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
Watch CBS News
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
American Airlines said five people were hospitalized "out of an abundance of caution" after their flight crew reported "an odor" on board.
According to the Denver Fire Department, the problem occurred on board American Airlines Flight AA3023 from Denver International Airport to Miami International Airport while the plane was still on the runway, CBS News Colorado reported.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
One passenger said takeoff was fine, but once the plane was in the air, an engine was making a loud noise.
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the midair collision between a passenger plane and helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Animal welfare activists have pushed airlines to offer vegan creamer options, arguing that benefits cows and passengers.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Passengers complain that carriers often increase the points needed to get a free flight or limit the number of seats that can be earned.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom wrote a letter to employees outlining steps the company will take to address racial discrimination.
Three passengers allege American Airlines employees removed Black men from a January flight due to a body odor complaint.
American Airlines shares plummet after CEO acknowledges stumble ahead of the lucrative summer travel season.
Bette Nash started flying in 1957 and simply never stopped.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
The union for American Airlines pilots says it's been seeing "a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation."
The Boulder Valley School District's Board of Education approved a plan to close some schools and consolidate others.
More than 130 cats have been saved from suspected hoarding situations in the past six weeks in Northern Colorado communities.
Colorado legislators and health officials are asking for answers after recent reports of another case of tuberculosis exposure at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility.
An armored vehicle rolled through a neighborhood in the Denver metro area during filming for an HBO reality show last week and at one point a neighbor came outside with a rifle.
Record-high diesel prices are creating a costly challenge for one of Colorado's largest school districts, forcing transportation leaders to closely monitor expenses while trying to avoid impacts to students.
The Boulder Valley School District's Board of Education approved a plan to close some schools and consolidate others.
More than 130 cats have been saved from suspected hoarding situations in the past six weeks in Northern Colorado communities.
Colorado legislators and health officials are asking for answers after recent reports of another case of tuberculosis exposure at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility.
An armored vehicle rolled through a neighborhood in the Denver metro area during filming for an HBO reality show last week and at one point a neighbor came outside with a rifle.
Record-high diesel prices are creating a costly challenge for one of Colorado's largest school districts, forcing transportation leaders to closely monitor expenses while trying to avoid impacts to students.
Authorities in Colorado temporarily evacuated and shut down the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport after someone emailed a threat to staff members.
More than 130 cats have been saved from suspected hoarding situations in the past six weeks in Northern Colorado communities.
A new program is designed to help visitors, businesses and unhoused community members in Olde Town Arvada.
A longtime hot dog stand outside Coors Field is closing this week. Go "Behind The Story" of Diamond Dawgs.
Colorado legislators and health officials are asking for answers after recent reports of another case of tuberculosis exposure at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility.
Hours before Sunday's Broncos game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Denver, Broncos edge rusher Que Robinson "just woke up feeling good."
Long before game time, Denver Broncos fans were kicking off the home opener in style.
Sunday's matchup between the Broncos and the Jaguars held a special moment for Denver: the introduction of the team's new mascot.
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU on Saturday night for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Rep. Lauren Boebert is denying allegations that she had sexual relationships with current and former members of her congressional staff, calling the claims politically motivated and false.
Denver health officials are reminding the community that mosquitoes remain active after confirming the city's first case of West Nile virus this year.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Officials from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an alert about a possible measles exposure after a confirmed case with an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor earlier this week.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
AI "agents" show a remarkable ability to share information and knowledge with other bots. That should worry us.
Fall in Colorado usually means one thing for mountain communities: leaf peepers. But in Guanella Pass's neighboring town of Georgetown, visitors this year appear to be coming for more than the changing aspens.
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Denver Health ambulances took more than nine minutes to arrive after being assigned to an emergency call 7,865 times during the first seven months of 2026, according to an analysis of ambulance response records obtained by CBS Colorado.
A series of internal emails and text messages obtained by CBS Colorado appears to show the Denver city attorney pushing to get her former law firm hired for legal work involving Denver International Airport — even after the airport's insurance company initially rejected the firm.
A Denver man is the latest consumer to raise concerns about the technology being used to pay for and enforce parking downtown.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.