Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
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The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to $775 for flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck last week as the government shutdown approaches a record length.
Joseph Emerson was subdued by the flight crew after trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight from Washington state to San Francisco.
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
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.
Wednesday marks the first day U.S. travelers flying domestically will be required to show a Real ID at airports.
Passengers flying Southwest, which has abandoned open seating, will soon have several fare options when booking a flight. Here's what to know.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
Days after announcing it would be flying federal deportation flights from Arizona, officials with Avelo Airlines confirmed Wednesday it would no longer have a base at the Sonoma County Airport.
United Airlines announced it will increase its flights out of SFO by 20% this summer. The airline will offer about 300 daily flights, which United claims is more than any other airline in the Bay Area. Kevin Ko reports.
A Haitian gang leader reportedly ordered the murder of elderly people based on advice from a voodoo priest, sparking a massacre in Port-au-Prince.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
A pilot on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 is opening up for the first time about the terrifying moments when a door panel blew out of the Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in mid-flight in January.
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic.
The last year has been a hard time for the campus in general, due to huge budget cuts to sports and academic programs. But now there seems to be a renewed sense of optimism, not just for the graduates, but for the future of the university, as well.
San Francisco's tourism industry is showing signs of recovery this Memorial Day weekend as visitors crowd popular attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam for the second time in six days, and the San Francisco Giants beats the Chicago White Sox 10-3.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Daly City police said a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed a man at Westmoor High School after a graduation ceremony on Friday.
The last year has been a hard time for the campus in general, due to huge budget cuts to sports and academic programs. But now there seems to be a renewed sense of optimism, not just for the graduates, but for the future of the university, as well.
San Francisco's tourism industry is showing signs of recovery this Memorial Day weekend as visitors crowd popular attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam for the second time in six days, and the San Francisco Giants beats the Chicago White Sox 10-3.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Daly City police said a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed a man at Westmoor High School after a graduation ceremony on Friday.
San Francisco's tourism industry is showing signs of recovery this Memorial Day weekend as visitors crowd popular attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Daly City police said a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed a man at Westmoor High School after a graduation ceremony on Friday.
Opera singer Tim Blevins performs regularly outside San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre, where his powerful voice has become familiar to many passing through the Civic Center neighborhood.
The Waymo sped through a construction zone, was chased by police, then veered off the highway into a residential neighborhood during a ride from San Mateo to San Francisco.
A major repaving project along San Francisco's busy 19th Avenue created traffic headaches on Friday for commuters, shoppers and San Francisco State University graduates trying to make it to commencement ceremonies on time.
It's a scene Bill Crislip has relived repeatedly for more than 25 years: a hit-and-run that killed his friend as he watched in stunned disbelief.
Three students were injured Friday during a chemistry class mishap at Heritage High School in Brentwood, according to fire officials.
A vegetation fire was burning in a remote area of eastern Contra Costa County on Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
If approved by voters, "Measure E" would tax single-family homes $192 per year to go towards emergency services, public safety and clean streets. City leaders anticipate that the tax would raise about $34 million per year.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee is marking one year in office by touting the city's progress in its homelessness strategy, crime rate, and overall outlook.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
A person suspected in multiple incidents of hateful graffiti found on the campus of San Jose State University has been arrested.
An alleged Monterey County gang member has been charged with six counts of murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting in King City, along with a separate shooting that killed two cousins in 2024.
The last year has been a hard time for the campus in general, due to huge budget cuts to sports and academic programs. But now there seems to be a renewed sense of optimism, not just for the graduates, but for the future of the university, as well.
Vallejo Fire crews responded just before 1:30 a.m. to a two-alarm structure fire at the former Grant School.
A high school teacher in Marin County was arrested and suspended from his job over alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor, police said.
A Vallejo man is suspected of killing a woman on May 1 and then shooting a man on Tuesday, before being arrested by officers, police said.
A North Bay man is being held on more than $1 million bail after he was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of arsons in Sonoma County, authorities said.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam for the second time in six days, and the San Francisco Giants beats the Chicago White Sox 10-3.
Rookie Munetaka Murakami hit a bases-clearing, bases-loaded double in his second plate appearance of a wild nine-run fourth inning, Andrew Benintendi doubled in two runs earlier in the frame to help back Davis Martin's latest strong outing, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
Gabby Williams scored 16 points to lead a balanced offense and help the Golden State Valkyries rout the New York Liberty 87-70, spoiling the season debut of Satou Sabally.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Gabby Williams knows all about the Bay Area, despite being a Nevada resident. She would travel from Reno to the Bay every spring and summer to play AAU basketball.
Daly City police said a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed a man at Westmoor High School after a graduation ceremony on Friday.
It's a scene Bill Crislip has relived repeatedly for more than 25 years: a hit-and-run that killed his friend as he watched in stunned disbelief.
Two men were arrested by law enforcement in Monterey County this week as part of an investigation into an organized rental construction equipment theft ring, authorities said.
A Santa Clara County juvenile court judge found a 14-year-old guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 15-year-old at Santana Row in San Jose, prosecutors said.
Two Milpitas smoke shops have been cited for allegedly selling illegal products, including the highly-addictive substance kratom, from two smoke shops in Milpitas following concerns raised by community members.
The Waymo sped through a construction zone, was chased by police, then veered off the highway into a residential neighborhood during a ride from San Mateo to San Francisco.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The first major step in saving the whales from ship strikes officially launched this week. A group of marine mammal experts gathered in San Francisco to launch Whale Spotter.
Ken Paxton notes that Meta Glasses are able to use cameras, speakers, and other components to capture data, including video and audio recordings and peoples' facial geometry.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Health officials in Napa County are warning the public not to eat wild mushrooms after three people were poisoned.
California's soaring gas prices are fueling an escalating political battle between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Chevron, with Newsom urging drivers to boycott Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, his family announced Tuesday.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Opera singer Tim Blevins performs regularly outside San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre, where his powerful voice has become familiar to many passing through the Civic Center neighborhood.
A former KFC - Taco Bell restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District is getting a new life, this time as a music studio aimed at supporting independent artists.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Napa businesses are expecting a boost in business as the BottleRock Festival brings many people to town.
With commencement season rapidly coming to a close, on Saturday, Sonoma State University was commending its graduates on their resilience.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Da Lin reports.
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In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.