Southwest flight attendant breaks her back during hard landing
The impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed, the NTSB said.
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TSA employees push for raises, respect
CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the union for TSA workers is calling for higher wages and how some pilots' unions are pushing back against vaccine mandates.
Why is there a pilot shortage? It wasn't just the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global airline industry leaders were predicting a coming shortage well before the pandemic hit.
National pilot shortage leads to Memorial Day weekend cancellations
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 14,000 pilot openings are projected for each year over the next decade.
Southwest ejected disabled passenger who pulled down her mask, lawsuit claims
The 68-year old Florida resident was yelled at, berated and ejected after pulling down her mask to drink water, suit claims.
Passenger punched Southwest Air agent, sending her to hospital
Aviation authorities have reported more than 5,000 incidents of passengers behaving badly this year.
Mom with biracial daughter says she was accused of trafficking
"We would not have been reported for anything if my daughter were White and blonde," MacCarthy said.
Southwest pilot allegedly assaulted flight attendant in mask dispute
The incident comes amid a surge in unruly airline passengers this year, who sometimes become violent.
Southwest probing pilot's use of anti-Biden phrase on speakers
An AP reporter who was on the flight said there was an "audible gasp" from some passengers when the pilot said "Let's go, Brandon."
Judge rejects pilots' bid to block Southwest's vaccine mandate
Carrier is giving employees until November 24 to provide proof of vaccination or request an exemption.
Southwest CEO says "I'm not going to fire anyone" over vaccine mandate
Of those who did submit their status, "a supermajority" are vaccinated, Kelly told CBS News.
Airlines plan to furlough thousands of employees
United Airlines is expecting to furlough about 36,000 of its employees this fall. Other major carriers are also furloughing thousands of its employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the airline industry. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Southwest pilots' union president blames airline for cancellations
Some Southwest passengers have had to pick between paying for other transportation or staying put for days.
Southwest cancels thousands of flights, leading to chaos at airports
The delays and cancelations began shortly after the pilot's union tried to block Southwest's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Southwest cancels more than 1,000 weekend flights
The airline canceled 28% of its schedule, the highest rate by far of the major U.S. airlines.
Southwest Airlines cancels 1,800 flights
The disruption has left thousands of passengers stranded and waiting for information. The airline blames the cancellations on weather and air traffic control issues, however no other airline is seeing this level of disruption. Lilia Luciano has the story.
Southwest passenger faces felony charges for alleged assault
The attendant also needed four stitches for a cut on her face, the criminal complaint alleges.
Southwest says Delta variant leading travelers to cancel trips
Carrier expects latest COVID-19 wave to hit its third-quarter profits amid a pullback in consumer spending on flights.
Crew balks at letting maskless teen with autism board flight
California family says he won't keep masks on no matter how hard they try but Southwest Airlines crew in St. Louis at first was having none of it.
Southwest Airlines raises its minimum wage to $15 an hour
Discount carrier is seeing a rebound after losing $3 billion last year as COVID-19 slammed travel.
Hundreds of Southwest flights canceled after two disruptions
By Tuesday afternoon, the most recent ground stop had been lifted and Southwest said it was "in the process of resuming normal operations."
Flight attendant's assault by passenger part of disturbing trend
Union wants more travelers banned, citing 477 cases of misbehavior on Southwest flights alone in past five weeks.
Southwest flight attendant sues over husband's COVID-19 death
Carol Madden alleges a mandatory training event led to her getting the virus and infecting her spouse of 35 years.
Southwest Airlines is latest to ban emotional-support animals
The airline said it will let passengers bring trained service dogs in the cabin, but it will no longer accept support animals, starting March 1.
Southwest flight diverted after crew finds "suspicious" note
A heavy police presence surrounded the plane after it landed at BWI.
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