Spike In Demand, Staffing Issues Forces American Airlines To Cancel Hundreds Of Flights
It is canceling between 50 and 80 flights per day moving forward.
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It is canceling between 50 and 80 flights per day moving forward.
American and United Airlines have extended their flight credit expiration dates until March 31 of next year.
United Airlines first announced it would stop charging its passengers $200 to change their tickets Sunday. The airline's competitors, American Airlines and Delta Airlines, followed suit with their own announcements Monday.
Almost all of the major airlines — including JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Southwest and others — are now requiring passengers to cover their noses and mouths.
Passengers will have to keep a covering over their nose and mouth during check-in, boarding, while in flight, and during deplaning.
With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to spread in the U.S. and across the globe, Delta and American Airlines are cutting back on its international and domestic flights beyond the spring.
American said it will halt the flights starting Friday and running through March 27. Delta plans to wait until Feb. 6 to suspend China operations to help travelers in China leave the country.
Ashley Barno was waiting for her flight at San Diego International Airport last April when a man who said his name was Ahmad, who claimed to work for American Airlines, started texting her.
Customers scheduled to fly to, through, or from any of the airports listed between Wednesday and Friday have the option to reschedule without incurring a fee.
Another wave of flight cancellations could impact travelers during the busy holiday season.
A Los Angeles-bound flight was delayed this week due to a violent lovers' quarrel that's gone viral.
The upgrades projected over the next 15 years by American Airlines include unified passenger check-in and baggage claim areas, improvements to the check-in facilities in Terminal 5, centralization of the terminals' security screening checkpoint and connecting the terminals on both sides of the building.
Mike Huckabee tweeted he was on the flight, and joked on Twitter that the Russians must have delayed his flight.
A Chicago musician traveling with her cello was removed from an American Airlines flight in Miami as she tried to return home.
Starting July 1, ferrets, goats and hedgehogs can no longer fly American Airlines, even if they're support animals.
The union estimates about 15,000 flights between Dec. 17 and Dec. 31 are currently not assigned pilots due to the computer snafu approved vacation for too many.
An American Airlines flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was canceled Monday after a piece of loading equipment caught fire.
Last year the airline provided employees with new uniforms manufactured by company 'Twin Hill,' but since then these flight attendants say they've gotten ill and the uniforms are to blame.
Prior to trying to get into the cockpit on the American Airlines flight, the suspect was arrested at LAX on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing.
American Airlines wants to shrink the already tight legroom in their economy class by another two inches.
JetBlue and Southwest offer frequent flyers incentives to sign up for TSA PreCheck while American offers new screening technology.
More than 200 new employees are needed right now at American Airlines.
An American Airlines flight took off from Miami International Airport at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning expecting to land in Los Angeles by noon local time.
The inaugural charter flight between Los Angeles International Airport and Havana, Cuba, departed Saturday, creating the first West Coast link between the cities in light of improved U.S.-Cuban political relations.
The plane was scheduled to continue on to Los Angeles.
A powerful storm from the South Pacific generated a south-southwest swell that has reached Southern California's coast, with conditions building on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday.
Crime scene investigators were still out at the scene Tuesday morning at Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard following a 9 p.m. shooting that caused the driver of a Dodge to crash into a beauty salon.
UNITE HERE Local 11 said workers will ratify the "historic agreement" in a vote on Wednesday.
The city said it's working to identify the cause of the mistake.
According to the USGS interactive map, the earthquake could be felt in cities as far as Corona, Pomona, Beaumont, Crestline and Murrieta.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
A powerful storm from the South Pacific generated a south-southwest swell that has reached Southern California's coast, with conditions building on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday.
Crime scene investigators were still out at the scene Tuesday morning at Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard following a 9 p.m. shooting that caused the driver of a Dodge to crash into a beauty salon.
UNITE HERE Local 11 said workers will ratify the "historic agreement" in a vote on Wednesday.
The city said it's working to identify the cause of the mistake.
A powerful storm from the South Pacific generated a south-southwest swell that has reached Southern California's coast, with conditions building on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday.
Crime scene investigators were still out at the scene Tuesday morning at Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard following a 9 p.m. shooting that caused the driver of a Dodge to crash into a beauty salon.
According to the USGS interactive map, the earthquake could be felt in cities as far as Corona, Pomona, Beaumont, Crestline and Murrieta.
It is unclear what led up to the shooting and if the man was armed at the time he was shot.
Santa Monica city officials are urging people to stop feeding the squirrels at Palisades Park due to a swelling population and potential environmental concerns.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
One person was taken into custody for the stabbing, which deputies said may be gang-related.
Garden Grove residents urged their city council to close the GKN Aerospace facility at the center of a chemical leak in late May.
GKN Aerospace officials have announced a series of community support initiatives intended to help the thousands of Orange County residents who were forced to evacuate their homes when the Garden Grove-based facility became the center of a chemical crisis in late May.
Under the oversight of the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD, and GKN Aerospace, MMA from the tank is scheduled to be pumped out and removed between Thursday and Friday.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
Banning police are investigating an assault that left a man in critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by a person with a baseball bat on Sunday afternoon.
An 18-year-old man was killed in an off-roading crash near Menifee over the weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
Deputies say that eight teens were inside a speeding Dodge Charger when the driver lost control, causing the car to roll onto its side. One of the occupants was ejected, and all of the teens were taken to nearby hospitals, where a 17-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman surged past Spencer Pratt on Sunday in the race for LA mayor. The California governor's race remains undecided.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Jose Altuve scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a popout to shallow center field, and Houston Astros left fielder Brice Matthews threw out Mike Trout at home plate in the bottom half to preserve a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero went 5 for 5 with six RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers.
Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women's Open for her second consecutive major victory.
The Los Angeles Angels have placed pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the 15-day injured list because of right elbow inflammation.
In his fourth major final, Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
LAPD officers responded to reports of a break-in at a storage facility on S. Beaudry Avenue around 1:37 a.m., where four suspects inside refused to come out. Police ultimately arrested two suspects.
Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting in Lennox, leaving one woman dead and a man transported to a hospital after their vehicle crashed into a beauty salon on Monday night.
A union representing more than 2,000 food and hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium reached a tentative agreement with the stadium's operator that includes raises for workers just ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Rick Montanez reports.
A warming trend will begin in Southern California on Tuesday. Inland communities will be about five degrees warmer.
Los Angeles County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Lennox late Monday.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
