How Southwest Airlines is implementing changes to address heat hazards
Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
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Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
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.
Airlines across the United States are still playing catch up from a weekend of rough weather as numerous flights to and from Florida cities including Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami were canceled due to Hurricane Debby. Howard Monroe reports.
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
Spirit Airlines will close its crew base at the Atlantic City International Airport effective on Sept. 1, a Spirit spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia. The discount carrier also plans to furlough 260 pilots effective the same day.
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Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
The aircraft, a collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, with an end goal of minimizing cross-country travel time by making supersonic flight over land possible.
Boeing is urging airlines to inspect all 737 Max airplanes for possible loosing or missing parts.
U.S. airlines canceled less than 1% of all flights over the past week, a big improvement over last year.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with AAA's Jana Tidwell about Idalia's impacts on travelers with the Labor Day weekend approaching.
Staffing shortages among airline pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance workers could impact travelers for years to come.
The warning — in a letter from Buttigieg to trade group Airlines for America — comes just before AT&T, Verizon and other wireless carriers will be free to boost the power of their C-Band, 5G signals on July 1.
Among those shaken up by the incident were 48 kids from a regional track and field team heading to a national meet that kicks off Saturday.
Airfare within the U.S. is expected to cost less than last summer, but flights to foreign destinations will be pricey, travel app shows.
The proposals follow last year's flight disruptions and as the summer travel season is about to kick into high gear.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
The agency said the contractor "unintentionally" deleted some files and there were no signs of malicious intent or a cyberattack. The outage disrupted thousands of flights.
The NOTAM system is more than 30 years old and a planned update is years away.
Staff may not have followed procedure while accessing the Notice to Air Missions System.
The outage is still under investigation. It led to thousands of flight delays including about 200 at Philadelphia International Airport.
Overnight system failure led to hours of delays as departing flights across U.S. were grounded Wednesday morning.
Video from BWI Airport showed baggage that was in limbo between destinations as many flights were grounded in a hectic holiday travel season.
Friday in the Philadelphia region is looking dry and considerably less humid than Thursday
The Ronald McDonald House held a special party for children battling illnesses and their families on Thursday night.
President Trump late Thursday ordered the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Angelo's Pizzeria is opening a new location in New Jersey as the popular South Philadelphia shop known for its cheesesteaks and pizza continues to expand.
Thousands of youth of color nationwide are among those on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist. An event in Philadelphia aims to reduce that number.
Concerns are growing in the Hispanic community after Wednesday's ICE raid in Norristown ended with 14 undocumented immigrants arrested.
Friday in the Philadelphia region is looking dry and considerably less humid than Thursday
Mark Dial will avoid additional jail time and was granted immediate parole after he was convicted of shooting and killing Eddie Irizarry.
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died after a battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 38.
The Ronald McDonald House held a special party for children battling illnesses and their families on Thursday night.
Angelo's Pizzeria is opening a new location in New Jersey as the popular South Philadelphia shop known for its cheesesteaks and pizza continues to expand.
Thousands of youth of color nationwide are among those on the Big Brothers Big Sisters waitlist. An event in Philadelphia aims to reduce that number.
A home in Montgomery County is now divided after Saquon Barkley helped turn a young Giants fan into an Eagles fan.
Concerns are growing in the Hispanic community after Wednesday's ICE raid in Norristown ended with 14 undocumented immigrants arrested.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range that also injured 14 people.
Angelo's Pizzeria is opening a new location in New Jersey as the popular South Philadelphia shop known for its cheesesteaks and pizza continues to expand.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range that also injured 14 people.
There was mass chaos at a Cub Scout outing in New Jersey after a lightning strike killed one man and injured at least 14 others, a witness says.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins, the driver accused of hitting and killing former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, want some evidence thrown out.
The pilot of a skydiving aircraft that crashed in Williamstown, New Jersey, on July 2 said the plane's engine lost power.
The families of two teens assaulted by a former Delaware state trooper after a prank are suing Dempsey Walters, other officers and three departments.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
Rehoboth Beach police said the search for a missing swimmer was suspended Sunday morning and his body was recovered Wednesday afternoon.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy and humid with warm temps and isolated showers and storms in the afternoon.
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of the tractor-trailer cab driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and into the Delaware River early Friday morning.
A South Jersey mom and teacher is warning about the spread of parvovirus, which can harm unborn babies.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Cirque du Soleil performers at the BODY WORLDS exhibit offer a unique look at the body from the outside, providing a glimpse of what lies beneath the skin.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
A group of hardworking Glassboro High School students learn how to make their dreams a reality with Seeds to Success Farm Stand.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
Since July 8, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has issued 59 citations on Spruce Street and 36 on Pine Street for cars blocking bike lanes.
Change is coming to what residents say is a dangerous intersection in Philadelphia near the South Street Bridge.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
The body of the driver who drove off the side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Delaware River below was identified on Monday.
PATCO is temporarily suspending some overnight service between Philadelphia and South Jersey.
A home in Montgomery County is now divided after Saquon Barkley helped turn a young Giants fan into an Eagles fan.
Attorneys for Sean Higgins, the driver accused of hitting and killing former NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, want some evidence thrown out.
Lane Johnson was selected the No. 1 offensive tackle in a preseason survey by The Associated Press.
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died after a battle with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. He was 38.
Comedian Shane Gillis' opening monologue as host of the ESPYS went over awkwardly in front of some of the biggest names in sports on Wednesday night.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
It was hot on the sand but sizzling in the sky, as planes roared past the crowds in Atlantic City for the newly revamped Soar & Shore Festival.
Tuesday was practice day for the Soar & Shore Festival's Airshow, which is back for the first time since 2023.
Some of the world's best soccer players are coming to Philadelphia in 2026 for the World Cup, but getting tickets to the games won't be easy.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and less humid, but we're tracking storms for the weekend.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday, calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night."
The Ronald McDonald House held a special party for children battling illnesses and their families on Thursday night.
On Thursday, it was a day of peaceful and nonviolent action to honor the life and legacy of late Congressman John Lewis.
Robert Montgomery, 61, died in a lightning strike at an archery range that also injured 14 people. His neighbors described him as a nice guy who lived with his dogs and loved teaching archery.