Air passenger gets plane all to himself after waiting out 18-hour delay
If you've ever thought that having an empty seat beside you on a flight is the ultimate travel goal, try this for size: an entire plane to yourself.
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If you've ever thought that having an empty seat beside you on a flight is the ultimate travel goal, try this for size: an entire plane to yourself.
By the time Phil Stringer's American Airlines plane from Oklahoma City to Charlotte took off, it was effectively a private jet.
A partnership dubbed the Northeast Alliance is bad for travelers, a judge ruled in a win for government antitrust enforcers.
He passed out 200 more roses in his flight from LaGuardia back to O'Hare.
The picket is happening outside Philadelphia International Airport.
Flight attendants, concerned that he was ill, asked him to leave the airplane before it took off, and he refused. Then, everyone had to deplane.
The group says they want to draw attention to contract proposals that they claim have been ignored by the company's management.
The group says they want to draw attention to contract proposals that they claim have been ignored by the company's management.
American Airlines honored the legacy of the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license with an all-Black, female crew.
The service will start June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and airports in Allentown and Atlantic City.
On Tuesday, American canceled four out of 207 departures at Philadelphia International Airport.
Sunday's cancellations bring American's three-day total to more than 1,800 canceled flights.
If you have summer travel plans booked with American Airlines, you better check with the airline before heading to the airport.
American Airlines is expected to furlough more than 1,000 workers based out of Philadelphia International Airport as the airline industry sees less travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting Monday, the airline will only allow passengers to fly with dogs that are trained as service animals.
While health officials are sounding the alarm about traveling this holiday season, American Airlines is getting ready for a travel experience that is unlike anything in year's past.
The man was taken into custody and the plane landed safely at the Philadelphia International Airport.
The airline says the money given to the airline by the federal government to avoid layoffs has run out.
Without a new COVID-19 relief bill, 19,000 American Airlines workers nationwide are set to be furloughed or laid off.
American Airlines says it will have to lay off an estimated 19,000 team members unless Congress extends the payroll support program.
Air travel during the health pandemic will be different as many airlines will begin booking flights to capacity.
Flight 1496 took off around 9:15 a.m. for San Juan before returning.
Wintry weather could cause major delays for holiday travelers heading home in the Philadelphia region Sunday and Monday.
The airline booked all of the passengers on different flights.
Two pilots and three flight attendants requested medical attention.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
An Arctic cold front will blast through the Philadelphia region overnight Friday into Saturday.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Students at Coatesville Area High School took the lead in celebrating Black History Month in a full day program for the community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
The family of a man who died after being taken into custody by ICE is demanding to know exactly what happened.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a Bensalem home on fire with several people inside in 2025, officials said.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
After trading Jared McCain, the Sixers dealt Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and 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.
Brutally cold temperatures and wind chills are on the way, but before then, Philly is continuing efforts to remove snow from last week's winter storm.
The Philadelphia Flower Show is weeks away, but on Sunday, Feb. 8 through Feb. 16, you can get a sneak peek of the show at the King of Prussia Mall.
The Center City dive bar Dirty Franks is now requiring customers to be 25 years old or older to enter. The bar, covered in murals of famous people named Frank outside, sits at 13th and Pine streets.
Delmarva Power wants to raise rates between 16 to 24% depending on a household's usage, but Democrats want that proposal to be rejected.
Bill Kelly says an Arctic blast will hit the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.