Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
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As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
Airbus recommended an emergency software update to the A320 family of aircraft.
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to $775 for flight disruptions.
The government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, continued on Saturday. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November remain in jeopardy and over 1,000 flights have been canceled amid the shutdown. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck last week as the government shutdown approaches a record length.
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
The Trump administration is canceling a rule that would have given airline passengers more rights to compensation in response to flight disruptions. While this step could save airlines money, it would come at the expense of passengers. CBS News has this report.
The union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants says it's reached a tentative agreement with the carrier and their strike, which had entered its fourth day, is over.
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
This was the number one airline in the U.S. last year, based on its reliability, passenger experience and more.
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.
Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.
Complaints against U.S. airlines soared to a record high in 2024 as carriers struggle with flight cancellations and delays, analysis finds.
Wednesday marks the first day U.S. travelers flying domestically will be required to show a Real ID at airports.
Passengers flying Southwest, which has abandoned open seating, will soon have several fare options when booking a flight. Here's what to know.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Airlines are seeing lower demand from Canadians looking to travel to the U.S. amid a brewing U.S.-Canada trade war.
Online trends show people are more nervous about air travel this year, but while it may feel like it's less safe to fly, the numbers say the opposite.
A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $499.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
The former CEO of the Oxford Center, who is charged in the fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion case, has now been charged with health care fraud, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
Some of Metro Detroit's officials have issued strong warnings about watching over household pets during extreme cold weather.
Three people were arrested after authorities sought those involved in a home invasion in St. Clair County.
Several individuals and companies that own short-term rental properties in Dearborn have sued the city over its short-term residential rental ordinance.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for Wednesday across Southeast Michigan. Falling snow is expected to impact the morning commute.
The former CEO of the Oxford Center, who is charged in the fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion case, has now been charged with health care fraud, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, giving a chance for people to get a break from cold weather.
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
Some of Metro Detroit's officials have issued strong warnings about watching over household pets during extreme cold weather.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
What's a "peanut butter" raise? Here's what it means, and why this is the type of pay hike you should expect this year.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Closing arguments were delivered on Tuesday in the deadly hyperbaric chamber explosion preliminary hearing.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, has announced it will permanently close its doors on Jan. 31, 2026.
Aimee Bock, who has been called the "mastermind" behind a major fraud case in Minnesota, spoke with CBS News about her alleged crimes.
The city of Detroit has organized hundreds of volunteers to help residents correctly file their taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season.
Bone-chilling temps hang around this week with snow moving in overnight. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter breaks down what we can expect and when.