Spirit employee fired over child's flight mishap
A Spirit Airlines employee has been fired after a 6-year-old boy who was traveling alone from Philadelphia to Fort Myers, Florida, last week was instead mistakenly placed on a flight to Orlando.
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A Spirit Airlines employee has been fired after a 6-year-old boy who was traveling alone from Philadelphia to Fort Myers, Florida, last week was instead mistakenly placed on a flight to Orlando.
Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The Points Guy, says Quebec, Cairo, San Diego and Costa Rica are among some of the top travel destinations for the upcoming year.
When an airline loses someone's luggage and it is never claimed, the contents often end up at a store in Alabama. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at how the items get there and what the stow owner does to get them ready for sale.
A winter storm is walloping most parts of the Midwest, resulting in more than 200 flight delays and 18 cancellations as of noon Tuesday, according to FlightAware. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports from New York City's LaGuardia Airport.
The TSA screened nearly 2.6 million passengers Saturday amid a smooth travel weekend compared to Christmas weekend last year. There were less than 350 flight cancellations this weekend. Elise Preston has the latest from the Los Angeles International Airport.
Millions of people are taking to the roads and at the nation's airports as they head to their holiday destinations. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is following things from LAX.
Planes were diverted from an airport in Manchester, England, on Thursday due to Storm Pia's powerful winds after several jets appeared to wobble and had to abort their landings.
Holiday travel is kicking into high gear with people across the country hitting the roads and skies. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is at Los Angeles International Airport with a look at how the weekend is shaping up.
AAA says more than 115 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what travelers can expect.
Since Sunday's storm brought flooding to the Northeast, flyers have encountered close to 20,000 delays, but cancellations have remained limited. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his office is closely tracking U.S. airlines' performance during the holiday season, while AAA estimates about 104 million people will travel by car. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Airlines are preparing for a record 39 million passengers this holiday season. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave talks with United CEO Scott Kirby and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to weigh in on improvements made for this year's travelers.
As Christmas and New Year's approaches, millions of Americans across the country are starting their holiday travel. AAA says air travel this holiday season could be busier than pre-pandemic levels. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is at Los Angeles International Airport with more.
Around December 2022, Southwest Airlines experienced a travel nightmare — more than two million people were left stranded during the holidays. Now, the Transportation Department says the company will pay $140 million for the meltdown. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has the details.
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday warned there is a "culture of silence" around mental health that's affecting safety in aviation. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the calls for change within the industry.
The Transportation Security Administration recorded its busiest day ever over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with nearly 3 million passengers flying on Sunday.
Sunday could be the busiest travel day ever in the U.S. as millions of people make their way home after Thanksgiving. Elise Preston reports.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? See which days are the busiest for flyers and people hitting the road.
Millions of Americans are hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from the road as experts predict Wednesday will be the busiest travel day this year.
The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway, but a major storm along the East Coast could hinder plans. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and David Parkinson have more.
Stormy weather could upend travel for millions hoping to take advantage of the holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Millions hit the road and skies for the holiday. United Airlines expects a record Thanksgiving as their new WILMA boarding process streamlines boarding. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
Horror stories about mentally unwell pilots have made headlines recently, but experts say the real risk is that pilots who are suffering may not seek help out of fear of losing their jobs. CBS News' Holly Williams stepped into the cockpit to learn more.
AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans -- 55 million -- will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush.
Airlines are gearing up for what they expect to be the busiest Thanksgiving ever. Meanwhile, AAA predicts more than 49 million Americans will drive to their Thanksgiving destination. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the busy travel week.
What used to be a four-day Thanksgiving holiday has now grown into a nearly two-week travel extravaganza. Kris Van Cleave explains.