American Airlines travelers report waiting hours for luggage at PHL
Dozens of American Airlines travelers said they were forced to wait hours for their bags after landing at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday night.
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Dozens of American Airlines travelers said they were forced to wait hours for their bags after landing at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday night.
A spokesperson for American Airlines said in a statement, "We strive to ensure that every customer's checked baggage arrives to its intended destination on time. We apologize to customers onboard flight 2870 for a delay in receiving their bags."
Dozens of American Airlines travelers say they were forced to wait hours for their bags after landing at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday night -- and many never even got their hands on their luggage.
Dozens of American Airlines travelers say they were forced to wait hours for their bags after landing at Philadelphia International Airport from Seattle, Washington Saturday night –and many never even got their hands on their luggage.
A New Jersey man is facing multiple charges after federal prosecutors said he tried to open airplane doors mid-flight, propositioned a flight attendant and repeatedly vaped aboard a Seattle, Washington to Dallas, Texas flight. The flight had to be rerouted to Salt Lake City due to the disruptions.
Passengers flying out of PHL can board a bus to the airport in Wilmington, Delaware or vice versa.
Similar to its shuttle service to Atlantic City, New Jersey, American Airlines is launching a shuttle service from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington Airport (ILG) in Wilmington, Delaware.
Over 350 flights into and out of Philadelphia were delayed or canceled Sunday. According to the airport, American Airlines, the largest carrier at PHL, had the most flights impacted by the weather.
Severe weather stranded hundreds of travelers at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend, and some are still figuring out how to get home and when they can get their bags.
Travelers expressed frustration after hundreds of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled Sunday and Monday.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport are canceled or delayed Monday after storms on Sunday impacted airports across the country. Some passengers flying with American Airlines also said they're stranded after waiting several hours on the tarmac.
American Airlines has added new nonstop service from Philadelphia International Airport to Copenhagen, Denmark. American has also added nonstop flights from Philly to Naples, Italy and Nice, France.
Bette Nash started flying in 1957 and simply never stopped.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
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Passengers of a flight that landed at Philadelphia International Airport had to get off the plane Friday evening because of a possible safety concern. An American Airlines spokesperson said law enforcement officials met flight 1738 which was coming to Philly from Turks and Caicos. Chopper 3 was overhead as passengers were deplaned and waited on the tarmac as the aircraft was inspected. The plane was cleared and headed to the terminal.
The union for American Airlines pilots says it's been seeing "a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation."
A new technology called Pocketalk is helping passengers not get lost in translation at Philadelphia International Airport.
United joins American Airlines, Jet Blue and other carriers in recently upping their fees to check luggage.
American Airlines is raising fees for checked bags. The airline now has the highest prices of the three major airlines for baggage.
The snow has stopped but the winter weather is still impacting travelers. There were at least 146 delays at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday. There have also been at least 31 cancellations. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3uE9CJ2
More than 900,000 people were expected to fly in and out of PHL over Thanksgiving, an 11% increase from 2022.
The U.S. Department of Transportation hit the airline with the largest-ever fine for keeping passengers on board for too long.
Passengers on the American Airlines bus service the Landline will no longer have to get re-screen at PHL to board connecting flights.
More delays and cancelations continue Monday morning after more than 400 flights were impacted by severe weather moving through the northeast over the weekend.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
A cold front is approaching, with a few waves of showers and storms — some which may become severe.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
A cold front is approaching, with a few waves of showers and storms — some which may become severe.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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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.
Robert Mueller, a former FBI director who led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, has died, his family confirmed to CBS News on Saturday. He was 81.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.