Flight cancellations top 11,000, most in a single day since pandemic
Flight cancellations are continuing to mount as the U.S. is being hit with dangerous winter weather from a storm moving across the country.
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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.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
WestJet reversed its plan to add extra seats to its planes after the idea didn't fly with many passengers. Ali Bauman has the story.
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.
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
AAA expects the number of winter holiday travelers to break records this year, but folks in California will have to brave heavy rain, snow and strong winds to get where they're going. CBS News coordinating producer Elizabeth Campbell reports from LAX.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.
Airbus recommended an emergency software update to the A320 family of aircraft.
The nation's airlines are battling storms and winter weather, working around the clock to get Americans home for the Thanksgiving holiday. Kris Van Cleave reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
The Federal Aviation Administration expects the 2025 Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years. CBS News reporter Karen Hua joins from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The FAA urged civilian aircraft in Venezuelan airspace to "exercise caution" due to the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela."
It may not be their intention, but millions of people left their homes, headed for a spot in the record books, for most Americans traveling for Thanksgiving. Kris Van Cleave reports the big holiday getaway is underway.
The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing airlines to resume their normal schedules at the country's busiest airports after the government shutdown came to an end last week, just ahead of holiday travel. AAA says nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel next week for Thanksgiving and more than 6 million are expected to fly. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The disruptions to air travel from the government shutdown are still causing headaches for flyers, but things are improving compared to the start of the week. TSA Chief of Staff Adam Stahl joins "The Takeout" to discuss when things will be back to normal and more.
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to $775 for flight disruptions.
Flyers caught in a shutdown travel nightmare found little relief as delays and cancellations mounted. Meanwhile, air traffic controllers continue working without pay. Kris Van Cleave reports. Cailtin Huey-Burns has more on a deal to end the shutdown.
Despite progress in ending the government shutdown, flyers must still confront delays, cancellations and disruptions due to a shortage of air traffic controllers and TSA personnel. Henry Harteveldt, a researcher and adviser for the global travel industry, joins "The Takeout" to examine the potential impacts on Thanksgiving travel.
Delays are stacking up across the U.S. Throughout the day, ground stops have been put in place and lifted, fluctuating with staffing levels at several major airports. With more airline flight cuts coming, things will only get worse for flyers. Andres Gutierrez reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "concerning" data led to a reduction in flights and indicated there were "more breaches" of the minimum distance kept between planes in the air. It came as air traffic control staffing grew increasingly strained during the government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Flight reductions are affecting some of the busiest airports in the U.S., only a few weeks before the holiday travel season kicks into high gear. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more from Houston, and Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on the shutdown.
Airlines are preparing for a reduction in air traffic as the government shutdown drags on. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the impact of the stalemate.
Travelers at 40 airports across the U.S. could face flight delays and cancellations starting Friday as the FAA reduces air traffic due to the government shutdown. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.