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Millions of Americans are set to face higher gas prices and higher airfare this Labor Day weekend due to disruptions connected to the Iran war and other conflicts. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
A pair of Democratic senators are accusing the head of the Federal Aviation Administration of holding pay raises for air traffic controllers "hostage." CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Airfare is up 20% from last year, and gas is almost $1 more per gallon than it was in 2025. Diesel fuel costs just hit an all-time high. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at rising travel costs ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
As Labor Day weekend trips get underway, travelers could face a series of issues, from higher airfares and gas prices to stormy weather. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
President Trump on Tuesday met with oil executives to discuss how to lower fuel prices as Americans face high travel costs for the Labor Day weekend. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
People who are flying to their destinations this Labor Day will face steep prices, according to AAA. Flights to top domestic destinations cost about 21% more than last year and travelers hitting the roads will face higher costs for gas. The national average is up 27% over last year. Sean Cudahy, senior aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joins CBS News to discuss.
United Airlines is expanding to 10 new international destinations, including Okinawa, Japan, and Ibiza, Spain. Scott Kirby, the airline's CEO, joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
A laptop caught fire during an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas on Friday, ramping up concern over lithium batteries overheating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
An American man hiking up Italy's active Mount Etna volcano was killed by a lightning strike, apparently while walking in a closed off area.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is spending more than $12 billion to upgrade air traffic control operations nationwide. Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the upgrades and got new details regarding an incident involving Marine One.
Storms in the Midwest caused widespread travel troubles on Tuesday. More than 7,000 flights were delayed or canceled, with the biggest backlogs in Chicago and New York. Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Despite the back-to-school sales, it's still summer travel season. Kris Van Cleave explains some airline rule changes that could impact your wallet when you fly.
A commercial aircraft was allowed to take off in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon despite Marine One flying nearby. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
WestJet canceled more than 300 flights as of early Sunday, snarling travel plans in Canada in the middle of a three-day weekend.
More than 50 million people are at risk of flash flooding as storms batter the Northeast. The storms unleashed a nightmare chain reaction of airport backlogs at the peak of the summer travel season. Lilia Luciano reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks to "CBS Mornings" about ways to stretch your summer vacation budget and some costly mistakes to avoid.
At 7-foot-3, Jordan Wilmore was told his entire life that he was destined for a career in basketball. But that was never his dream. Steve Hartman has the story.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Henley Vazquez, a seasoned travel adviser and co-founder of the travel agency Fora, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about one of the biggest travel trends: "set-jetting." It's when travelers seek destinations that are featured in TV shows and movies.
Travelers at Ontario Airport in California are getting a new way to kill time between flights. Joy Benedict reports.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Nearly 200 million Americans across 28 states are sizzling under a so-called heat dome this Fourth of July weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Fliers may face issues this holiday weekend due to extreme weather and Fourth of July festivities. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down for nearly 15 hours on Friday and Saturday for holiday flyovers. Travel expert Katy Nastro joins CBS News to discuss.
