Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
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The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
United, Delta, American and Southwest Airlines all released travel advisories and are waiving rebooking fees.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
The issues were caused by a combination of major winter weather and a software update on Airbus planes. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Airbus recommended an emergency software update to the A320 family of aircraft.
The busy holiday season is here, but so far things seem OK at Newark Airport and on the roads. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner and Christina Fan have team coverage.
A record number of people are expected to travel this year, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it's already feeling the rush. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Newark.
The FAA urged civilian aircraft in Venezuelan airspace to "exercise caution" due to the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela."
It's already the single biggest travel holiday of the year, and this will be one of the biggest yet, with nearly 82 million people expected to journey at least 50 miles from home. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Travel demand is soaring as the holidays near -- even with government shutdown horror stories fresh in passengers' minds.
CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas connected with travel experts to explain passengers' rights and what to expect in the weeks ahead.
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to $775 for flight disruptions.
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.
JP Castellanos, cybersecurity expert and Director of Threat Intelligence at Binary Defense joins CBS New York to explain the situation.
Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.
JetBlue and United Airlines have announced a new partnership that will allow frequent fliers to earn and use points on both airlines.
Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.
Wednesday marks the first day U.S. travelers flying domestically will be required to show a Real ID at airports.
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.
On Friday, a military jet got close to a departing Delta flight and set off an alarm in the cockpit. As CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports, it comes after the acting head of the FAA told senators it's safe to fly there.
More than a dozen people were hurt but everyone is expected to survive after a Delta flight crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook explains what's next in the investigation.
With a storm expected to arrive Wednesday night, travelers are racing to leave town and get to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Newark.
Alec Slatky, managing director of public and government affairs, AAA joins CBS New York to discuss Thanksgiving travel.
The man who killed a Columbia University student in a random attack near campus in 2021 was sentenced Friday.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
CC Sabathia became the 24th Yankees player or manager to get his number retired.
The man who killed a Columbia University student in a random attack near campus in 2021 was sentenced Friday.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
New York City is staying ready to respond to any storm problems this weekend.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey as shore towns are bracing for this weekend's nor'easter.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Towns along the Jersey Shore are getting ready for the impact of this weekend's nor'easter.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine in signing a state of emergency declaration for their counties.
CBS News New York's John Elliott, Ali Bauman and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
New York City and the Tri-State Area continue preparations for this weekend's nor'easter, which is looking to bring coastal flooding and bands of rain.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the stormy weekend forecast as a nor'easter heads toward the Tri-State Area.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell submitted his resignation Friday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
CC Sabathia became the 24th Yankees player or manager to get his number retired.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. scored on an incredible slide and followed with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the Yankees' 6-4 comeback win over the Rays on Thursday.
The Yankees are adjusting part of their weekend schedule due to the impending nor'easter.
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The woman who accused rap mogul Jay-Z of sexual assault has now formally recanted her claims.
A New Jersey veteran celebrated his 100th birthday Friday, surrounded by loved ones who have known him for decades. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for September 25 at 6 p.m.
Much of the Tri-State Area is under a state of emergency as a powerful coastal storm closes in. CBS News New York has team coverage.
In Westchester County, there's a warning about a possible rabid coyote. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports on the worry in Hastings-on-Hudson after a woman was attacked.
