Newark-bound international flights forced to make emergency diversions
A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark Airport was forced to land at Stewart Airport in Orange County on Friday.
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A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark Airport was forced to land at Stewart Airport in Orange County on Friday.
A United Airlines flight was forced to land at Stewart Airport in Orange County due to high winds and turbulence Friday.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
A United Airlines flight Saturday was forced to return to Chicago because of a maintenance issue. It was the latest in a series of United flight mishaps this week, including a tire that fell off a plane during takeoff from San Francisco, and a plane engine that caught fire after departing Houston. Elise Preston has the latest.
An all-woman flight crew was met with cheers Thursday when they landed at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The FBI arrested one person Friday after a flight headed for Newark had to make an emergency landing in Maine.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Recently, an Alaska Airlines plane lost a door panel mid-flight. Were there warning signs? CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The aircraft is part of Boeing's Max line of jets, which have had a troubled safety history.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
The holiday travel rush is almost here, and United Airlines says it's expecting the most fliers ever for an end of the year travel season.
AAA predicts the vast majority of travelers will hit the road, warning Wednesday will be the busiest day with driving time up 88%.
Thanksgiving is still days away, but many people are already getting a head start and getting out of town early to celebrate the holiday. CBS New York's John Dias checks in with travelers in Newark.
Rep. Dan Goldman and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein are trying to work with airlines that have paused flights.
Rep. Dan Goldman and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein are trying to work with airlines that have paused flights. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
At the height of the nationwide weather-related travel disruptions earlier this week, Scott Kirby flew private from New Jersey to Colorado.
The FAA cancelled and delayed thousands of flights over the weekend amid stormy conditions in the Northeast.
Finger-pointing became a focal point as airlines struggled to rebook exasperated travelers. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
It turns out the frustrations at Tri-State Area airports are not just being felt by stranded passengers. CBS New York's Christina Fan explains.
The airline said a shortage of planes and pilots forced its hand, but there's no shortage of passengers.
United Airlines is scrapping flights to and from Westchester County Airport during the busy summer travel season. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on the impact.
Carriers are in hiring mode after shedding tens of thousands of jobs during the pandemic, contributing to flight disruptions.
United says only 2% of customers will be impacted.
