Millions flood airports as Christmas travel peaks
Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.
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Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.
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.
Holiday travel is ramping up ahead of Christmas, with more than 122 million Americans expected to travel this week, according to TSA. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Chris Van Cleave has the latest.
For the first time, an automatic landing system called Autoland was used to land a plane in Colorado after pilots reported losing cabin pressure mid-flight. The safety system activated itself and took control of the aircraft to land it. Kris Van Cleave has more.
As millions of Americans head to their destination for the holidays, the travel rush is a chance to stress test new technology. At Orlando International Airport, flyers clearing customs are using new walk-through biometric technology. The new scanners take a picture and verify a person's identity against their passport photo within seconds.
Dangerous storms unleashed flooding across parts of California, leaving roads underwater and prompting rescues. Andres Gutierrez reports the severe weather comes as a record number of Americans are expected to travel for the holidays this year. Rob Marciano has the forecast.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
More than 122 million people are expected to travel over the holiday period, AAA estimates. But there have already been some major delays and cancellations. Kris Van Cleave is tracking the latest travel trends.
Nearly 123 million Americans are set to travel 50 miles or more over the next two weeks, AAA predicts, with more than eight million people expected to fly. "CBS Saturday Morning" reports on the severe weather threatening holiday travel plans.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Condé Nast Traveler released its 2026 Gold List, offering recommendations on where to book next year's travel. Erin Florio, the global features director for Condé Nast Traveler, joins with more.
Travelers dealt with slowdowns at airports Sunday thanks to the arctic blast affecting parts of the country. Nicole Valdes reports.
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.
About 91% of Americans are planning to travel in 2026, according to Marriott Bonvoy. "CBS Saturday Morning" explores some of the best places to travel next year, according to CBS News partner the BBC.
The Trump administration is planning to require foreign tourists from dozens of countries to disclose their social media history and other details before entering the U.S. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
AAA is predicting another record-breaking holiday getaway for end-of-year travel. While the number of flyers is expected to increase, so is the average price of a roundtrip ticket. But most Americans will drive to their destinations and will find lower gas prices compared to a year ago.
For the second time, breaks in the half-century-old pipe providing fresh water to Grand Canyon South Rim hotels have forced a complete accommodation shutdown.
Many Americans are busy on Tuesday booking their next vacation online. The industry calls it Travel Deal Tuesday, in line with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Clint Henderson, the managing editor of The Points Guy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss deals and more.
According to the website Hopper, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the biggest day for finding holiday travel discounts. Kris Van Cleave has tips for finding the best deals on Travel Tuesday.
Sunday was expected to be the busiest day of the Thanksgiving travel rush, but travelers across the Midwest dealt with a powerful winter storm while trying to return home. Over the weekend, more than 2,900 flights were canceled and 21,000 were delayed.
The Athens Ben Epps Airport has to almost double its flight operations around college football game day. Skyler Henry has the story.
The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, is packed with historical items from the company's earliest days in the air. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a trip down memory lane with a special peek inside the museum's archives.
The Midwest and Northern Plains are under a winter storm alert that is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. Meanwhile, the TSA predicts it will screen three million passengers on Sunday.
Thousands of Airbus A320s, the world's top-selling commercial airliner, require an immediate software update, which Airbus warns could cause flight disruptions. Kris Van Cleave has more details.
More than 40 million Americans face winter storm advisories as the post-Thanksgiving travel period gets underway. CBS News meteorlogist Andrew Kozak has more.