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Just before taking off for Munich, Germany, United Airlines pilot Kent Katnik, checked in with the tower and heard his daughter, Kenny Katnik, herself a pilot, about to take off for Syracuse. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.
United Airlines is expanding to 10 new international destinations, including Okinawa, Japan, and Ibiza, Spain. Scott Kirby, the airline's CEO, joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
Four major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
United Airlines is investigating after video captured a confrontation between one of their employees and a passenger last week in San Francisco. The United agent appears to threaten the passenger with a call to ICE. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
United Airlines says it's investigating what happened at San Francisco's airport last Tuesday when one of its agents appeared to be heard on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger. Kris Van Cleave reports.
U.S. airlines say higher jet fuel prices are costing them billions more than they anticipated at the beginning of the year.
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
A New Jersey man says his T-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
The NTSB released its preliminary report on a United Airlines plane that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike in May.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Over the weekend, a United Airlines plane had to turn around mid-flight en route to Spain because of the name of a Bluetooth device. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to make an emergency landing in Wisconsin, the second midair security scare this week. Ali Bauman has more.
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty Airport was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
A United Airlines jet clipped a delivery truck as it came in for landing on Sunday in Newark, New Jersey. It happened on one of the busiest stretches of highway in the U.S. Kris Van Cleave has a new look.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A United Airlines plane struck a light pole and a truck before landing at Newark Liberty Airport. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Dashcam video shows a United Airlines flight hitting a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike Sunday before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport. Lilia Luciano reports.
A United Boeing 767 arriving from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark on Sunday, the FAA says. Jericka Duncan hs more.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
It's not just Spirit Airlines struggling with rising fuel costs. All of the "big four" carriers, such as American, Delta, United and Southwest, reported a strong first quarter. But most of their gains were offset by the price of fueling their planes. Al Root, an associate editor at Barron's, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
A CBS News investigation finds that more than 600 people have died in crashes since 2024 with trucks operated by companies that had never been subjected to a roadside safety inspection.
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
Alabama is set to execute a man with a chemical injection, months after a judge blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren thanked first responders for working through the night in difficult and dangerous conditions as they searched for the people.
A CBS News investigation finds that more than 600 people have died in crashes since 2024 with trucks operated by companies that had never been subjected to a roadside safety inspection.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Getting rich in the U.S. is still possible, but the most common path to wealth doesn't involve working for other people, according to a new book.
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated.
Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman said in an essay that trying to develop AI consciousness would be "catastrophic" for humanity.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.
U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Selling retatrutide commercially is prohibited by federal law. Yet, companies have promoted the drug on social media, thanks in part to being certified by LegitScript.
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
The late Prince Diana's brother claims in a new book that King Charles had "contempt" for his ex-wife, telling him she would be forgotten "soon enough."
The paper was found inside a collection of early Christian manuscripts purchased by Utrecht University in the mid-20th century.
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.'s top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran.
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival kicks off in New York City's Central Park in late September. Global Citizen co-founder Hugh Evans explains the charity work his organization does.
Ed Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Alex Suskind, news director at online music magazine Pitchfork, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Judge Judy has been a staple of daytime TV for 30 years, but now televised courts are becoming a family affair with her son, Adam Levy, picking up the gavel and donning the robe for "Adam's Law." Judge Levy joins CBS News to preview the new show.
Ed Sheeran spoke out Tuesday after facing backlash for dropping Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Shanelle Kaul reports.
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Amid recent warnings by AI leaders over the risks of rapid tech development, Leigh Kiniry reports on how terrorist groups take advantage of AI.
Britain's King Charles III hosted a summit with tech leaders about the dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes amid an Anthropic report warning that terror groups have attempted to use Claude to develop weapons. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.
A question of criminal liability has been raised after some companies reported AI models carrying out concerning behavior. The Free Press contributor and Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld shares his thoughts. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
The U.S. is investigating cyberattacks on two energy tankers to determine whether Iran was involved. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has what you need to know.
A question of criminal liability has been raised after some companies reported AI models carrying out concerning behavior. The Free Press contributor and Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld shares his thoughts. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
In 2019, a brave team of "48 Hours producers" traveled to Fall River, Massachusetts, to spend the night in the house where Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered.
South African police say a ninth woman's body has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, adding that it could be linked to a series of killings they are investigating.
Inside the home, owned by Eugene Horsch and connected to his father, R.C. Horsch, authorities have found a trove of digital images, a so-called laboratory of chemicals and a small marijuana grow operation.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Nora LeTorre, the CEO of Eat Real, joins "CBS Mornings" to share some tips for making your child's school lunches healthier.
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann interviews NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, the current commander of the International Space Station, as they wrap up a more than seven-month expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory. They discuss recent spacewalks, SpaceX's Starship, and what they're looking forward to about returning to Earth.
Macklemore called for Robert Kraft to match his $1 million donation to Palestinian humanitarian aid relief organizations, while Kraft said he already matched a donation made by Ed Sheeran. The dueling statements came after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Meg Oliver reports.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival kicks off in New York City's Central Park in late September. Global Citizen co-founder Hugh Evans explains the charity work his organization does.
Amid recent warnings by AI leaders over the risks of rapid tech development, Leigh Kiniry reports on how terrorist groups take advantage of AI.