Consequences for unruly airline passengers may not be steep
A few unruly passengers have gotten sentences and large fines, but that's not the norm for disruptive behavior in the skies.
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Unruly airline passengers face hefty fines
The number of incidents aboard flights is trending down. The Federal Aviation Administration has recorded 1,944 reports of incidents this year, compared to more than 6,000 in 2021. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joined "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
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Know your rights if your flight is canceled
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a travelers' rights dashboard explaining the compensation you're entitled to if your flight is delayed or canceled. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what's included on the dashboard and how to make sure you get what you're entitled to.
New site aims to help with flight delays — but the devil is in the details
What does the airline owe you if your flight is canceled or delayed? It depends. Here's what you need to know.
Lingering crew shortages, surging demand threaten fall and winter travel seasons
This month, U.S. pilots picketed at airports, threatening to strike if airlines don't approve better contracts for them and fix operational issues that have led to delays and cancellations.
Travel ramps up ahead of Labor Day weekend
The Labor Day weekend travel rush is in full swing, putting transportation systems to the test in unexpected ways. AAA predicts the U.S. will see travel volumes approaching pre-pandemic levels. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Millions on the move for Labor Day weekend
About a third of Americans are expected to travel for the Labor Day holiday weekend, matching pre-pandemic levels. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined Debra Alfarone with a look at how airlines are navigating protests from pilots who are demanding better pay.
53% of Americans to travel Labor Day weekend
More than half of Americans plan to go somewhere this Labor Day weekend despite inflation, high gas prices and a summer of air travel troubles, according to a recent study. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pilot strikes ahead of holiday weekend
Ahead of the a busy holiday travel weekend, off-duty airline pilots launched nationwide demonstrations on Thursday. They made their voices heard at more than a dozen airports across the country in cities including Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas, demanding better pay and working conditions and saying staff shortages have caused fatigue and led to cancellations and delays.
Lufthansa canceling flights from Frankfurt, Munich as pilots strike
Vereinigung Cockpit union representing Lufthansa pilots said demands for pay increase were rejected by management.
You can now compare airlines' delay and cancellation policies in one place
The Transportation Department has launched a dashboard to help passengers shop around, just in time for the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend.
"Incredibly frustrating" airline delays cause summer travel nightmares
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to airlines last week calling their performance unacceptable.
Pete Buttigieg talks flight disruptions
Over the last two days, more than 15,000 flights were delayed across the country and nearly 2,000 flights were canceled as severe weather affects states. Kris Van Cleave speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg -- who calls on airlines to do more for travelers affected.
Pete Buttigieg to airlines: This year's travel disruptions "unacceptable"
"The Department expects airlines to provide timely and responsive customer service during and after periods of flight disruptions," the secretary said.
Families who want to sit together on flights might be getting a break
The Department of Transportation wants airlines to make seating families together easier — which could disrupt their practice of upselling seats.
All-Black female airline crew honors Bessie Coleman
For the first time in American Airlines' 96-year history, all of the staff involved in a flight's boarding and takeoff processes were Black women. It was in honor of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license. Kris Van Cleave shares more.
The Points Guy announces top airlines for 2022
Brian Kelly, the site's founder and CEO, said Delta came out on top after scoring big for reliability, family travel and loyalty.
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
Airlines add new international routes
As airlines try to stabilize their schedules, new international routes could set them up for a good fourth quarter and next summer's anticipated demand.
Signs of struggle for the airline industry
More than 2,800 flights were canceled in the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend. Some airline industry experts are worried that could be a telling sign for the busy travel season ahead. Helane Becker, managing director at Cowen, joins CBS News to discuss what travelers can expect for the summer.
Americans most concerned about economy
A recent CBS News poll shows that most Americans feel the economy should be the government's top priority. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join "Red and Blue" to discuss that and other top political stories of the day.
Air travel refund complaints soared
Airline complaints are 300% higher than they were before the pandemic, and the top complaint for travelers is refunds for canceled flights. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg discusses refunds and how a proposed Spirit-JetBlue merger would affect ticket prices.
What to know about getting a refund for a canceled flight
More consumers complained to the Department of Transportation about refunds than about lost luggage, delays or overbooking.
JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion
JetBlue will purchase Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, one day after shareholders rejected a potential merger between Spirit and Frontier Airlines. If approved, the airline would become the nation's fifth-largest. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more on what this means for travelers looking for low-cost options.
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