Southwest Airlines' new plus-size seating policy will require some passengers to buy 2 tickets
Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers who take up space in a neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket.
Watch CBS News
Starting Jan. 27, Southwest Airlines passengers who take up space in a neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket.
Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
Southwest Airlines, which previously had a free checked bag policy, says it will start charging $35 for each first checked bag.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
Southwest Airlines is set to pay a $140 million agreement to settle a federal investigation into a Dec. 2022 travel meltdown, when the airline canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/southwest-airlines-140-million-settlement-feds-december-2022-debacle/
The $140 million agreement includes a $35 million fine, stemming from the nightmare last holiday season when Southwest canceled thousands of flights and stranded more than 2 million travelers.
Mary MacCarthy said she was questioned by police about human trafficking while traveling with her biracial daughter after a Southwest Airlines employee reported them as suspicious.
Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights were delayed after technical issues that prompted the airline to temporarily halt its operations on Tuesday morning.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating whether Southwest knowingly overbooked flights leading to the holiday travel debacle.
Thousands of Southwest flights were canceled between December 21 and December 31 last year.
The frequent-flier points, worth about $300, will never expire and have no blackout dates, according to airline's CEO.
Southwest's initial offer of vouchers for canceled flights violated its contract of carriage, passenger alleges.
Carrier said flights are back on track after travel woes, but concedes it is "inundated" with lost luggage.
Across the country, Southwest reported less than 40 cancellations. At Philadelphia International Airport, we counted 2.
Southwest Airlines is still trying to extract itself from sustained scheduling chaos and cancelled another 2,350 flights after a winter storm overwhelmed its operations days ago.
Southwest Airlines' scheduling software caused a "snowball effect" after initial weather-related disruptions, a pilot said.
On Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport, the airline canceled 22 flights.
Siafa Lewis reports.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Ryan Hughes reports.
Ryan Hughes reports.
As of Tuesday, the airline has canceled 89 flights or about 2% of its schedule.
The lines and frustrations continue at Philadelphia International Airport as Southwest Airlines passengers try to navigate more delays and cancelations.
The cancelations are causing frustration for passengers flying in and out of the Philadelphia area.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
A former FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive was extradited to Philadelphia to face charges in the 2000 killing of 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus on Monday.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Officials in Lower Makefield Township have decided not to hold a 9/11 ceremony after sunset at the Garden of Reflection due to it being in conflict with a Jewish holiday.
A friend of Tyasiah West said she lit up any room she walked into. She was among the two people who died in a mass shooting in Trenton.
A friend of Tyasiah West said she lit up any room she walked into. She was among the two people who died in a mass shooting in Trenton.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
A former FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive was extradited to Philadelphia to face charges in the 2000 killing of 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus on Monday.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
A former FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive was extradited to Philadelphia to face charges in the 2000 killing of 5-year-old Iriana DeJesus on Monday.
Officials in Lower Makefield Township have decided not to hold a 9/11 ceremony after sunset at the Garden of Reflection due to it being in conflict with a Jewish holiday.
An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Tuesday due to hot weather.
Justin Smith was convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Dianna Brice, and the couple's unborn child in 2021.
A friend of Tyasiah West said she lit up any room she walked into. She was among the two people who died in a mass shooting in Trenton.
An anonymous celebrity with Philly ties reimbursed a mom and carjacking victim who was charged hundreds of dollars in towing fees.
Part of an apartment building in Gloucester County, New Jersey, collapsed early Monday after a massive fire, displacing a dozen residents.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru landed on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad one day after being waived on cutdown day.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 is tracking the chance of severe storms in the Philadelphia region from Tuesday through Thursday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Doctors say there's a new wave of COVID cases sweeping across the county, and a growing number of people are sick with colds.
Lower Makefield Township decided not to hold the remembrance in candlelight ceremony this year.
SEPTA is receiving more than $13 million in federal funding to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet, Democratic U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle said Monday.
As students head back to school, educators have to be ready for emergencies, including sudden cardiac arrest that impacts around 350,000 people every year in the United States.