How Buc-ee's became the gateway to the great American road trip
Buc-ee's has become a must-visit destination for roadtrippers across the country, filling up on gas, snacks and even barbecue.
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Labor Day weekend wraps, travelers hit airports
As Labor Day weekend comes to an end, millions of travelers are catching flights to head home. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the latest from the airport in Houston.
Why Buc-ee's is such a popular road trip spot
It's one of the busiest days of the year at Buc-ee's, which quickly became a must-visit for millions of American roadtrippers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave visits Buc-ee's, and explains how the chain became a staple.
Amtrak's new high-speed Acela train is a gamechanger
Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed train is now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour. Kris Van Cleave was on board this week for the train's inaugural run.
Millions take to the skies over Labor Day weekend
The TSA says nearly 17.5 million flyers are expected to pass security checkpoints this holiday weekend, with several airlines estimating they will break records for the number of Labor Day weekend passengers. Elise Preston has more.
Head of Las Vegas tourism insists Sin City isn't dead despite drop in visitors
Las Vegas saw a 12% decline in visitors compared to a year ago, hosting about 3.1 million people, according to LVCVA data.
Labor Day travel expected to break records
TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
Air traffic control issues at Newark airport
Air traffic control issues caused delays and affected travel at Newark Liberty International Airport as the Labor Day Weekend began. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave's reports.
Last-minute Labor Day getaway tips, ideas
This Labor Day Weekend is expected to break air travel records, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Christie Hudson, an Expedia travel expert, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss last-minute travel tips.
Las Vegas tourism slumps, costing city billions
Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, costing the city billions. That could signal trouble ahead for the U.S. economy. Andres Gutierrez has new details.
How travelers are managing Air Canada delays
All Air Canada planes were grounded on Monday after its 10,000 flight attendants refused a return-to-work mandate from the Canadian government. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Kelly O'Grady have more details.
Why Air Canada flight attendants are striking
All Air Canada flights were grounded on Monday after its 10,000 striking flight attendants defied a return-to-work order by the Canadian government. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest details.
Air Canada flight attendants continue strike
Air Canada has yet to resume service after its 10,000 striking flight attendants refused to follow the Canadian government's return-to-work order. The strike began on Saturday, stranding more than 100,000 travelers. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more details.
Air Canada flight attendants refuse to end strike, airline delays restart plan
The strike, which began on Saturday morning, stranded more than 100,000 travelers around the world during the peak summer travel season.
Canadian government forces Air Canada, flight attendants into arbitration
Air Canada had suspended all operations after more than 10,000 of the airline's flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a deal passed
Fallout from Air Canada flight attendants' strike
The Canadian government is moving quickly to shut down a strike that has grounded the country's biggest airline. Air Canada flight attendants walked off at the job early Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers across North America and beyond. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports on the fallout.
CBS News analysis reveals DCA red flags
A CBS News data analysis revealed that for a year leading up to January's deadly mid-air crash over the Potomac River, there were close encounters between helicopters and aircrafts nearly every day. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on the findings.
How domestic air travel has changed
When Spirit Airlines announced that it might not survive another year in business, one of the reasons it pointed to was low demand for domestic leisure travel. Travel and Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqui Gifford joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Spirit shares plunge after airline warns it's facing cash crunch
Just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines is warning about its ability to stay in business.
Spirit Airlines warns of "doubt" about future
Shares of Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, plummeted on Tuesday after the company warned of "substantial doubt" about its ability to stay in business. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
United Airlines delays and cancellations
United Airlines is recovering from a technical issue that led to major delays and cancellations in the U.S. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
U.S. warns travelers as mosquito-borne viral disease spreads in China
The United States is warning travelers to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites and can cause severe joint aches, fatigue and fever.
Welcome to Sealand: World’s smallest state
Sealand, an offshore platform off England's coast, is the world’s smallest state. It has just one permanent resident and its own royal family.
Hearing probes causes of midair collision
NTSB hearings into the deadly midair collision between an Army helicopter and American Airlines regional jet in January near Washington, D.C., continue Thursday. On Wednesday, family members of the victims listened as new video and other evidence was released about the crash. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Pilot says he avoided B-52 military aircraft
A pilot for a Delta-operated SkyWest Airlines flight said that he narrowly avoided a collision with an Air Force B-52 bomber near Minot International Airport in North Dakota. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest details.
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