Ammo in luggage could land tourist in prison
An American tourist could face at least 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after airport security allegedly found ammo in his carry-on bag. Kris Van Cleave has the story.
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Bill could ban Clear from California airports
California state Sen. Josh Newman has introduced a bill that would ban Clear, a service that lets travelers who pay a yearly fee skip security lines, from the state's airports. Carter Evans reports.
Los Angeles to Las Vegas High-speed rail
Construction has begun for a high-speed rail that would connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas by 2028. Pasi Lautala, the director of Michigan Tech University's Rail Transportation Program, joins CBS News with more.
Breaking down Boeing whistleblower testimony
In a congressional hearing Wednesday, lawmakers examined Boeing's safety culture following a door panel blowout on a 737 Max jet. In another hearing on the same day, a whistleblower claimed a different model -- the Dreamliner -- is unsafe to fly. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Boeing whistleblowers testify on Capitol Hill
Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, was one of two whistleblowers who testified before a Senate committee Wednesday. He raised safety concerns with the company about the 787 Dreamliner. He claimed that Boeing is not following its own production guidelines when connecting key pieces of the Dreamliner fuselage and fears it could lead to a structural failure years down the line. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Americans seek health-focused vacations
American vacationers are seeking "longevity vacations" to prioritize health and wellness during travel breaks, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. Alex Janin, the personal health reporter who wrote the article, joins CBS News with a look at the new trend.
Historic rainstorm sparks floods, derails Dubai airport operations
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Concerns from American Airlines pilot union
The pilot union at American Airlines reports a significant spike in safety and maintenance-related problems at the carrier, telling its 16,000 pilots to be vigilant.
Delta is changing how it boards passengers starting May 1
The airline is replacing branded boarding group names with numbered zones, through 8.
SF City Attorney warns legal action if Oakland Airport adds "San Francisco Bay" to name
As Oakland International Airport considers adding "San Francisco Bay" to its name as it seeks to boost business, San Francisco's City Attorney is warning of potential legal action.
Boeing whistleblower raises new concerns
A whistleblower who came forward after a Boeing 737 Max Jet lost a door panel in the air is raising new questions over the company’s safety measures. Sources tell CBS News that federal regulators are now looking into his claims over a different Boeing jet, which the company denies.
Towns in path of totality see economic boost
The 2024 eclipse also brought with it an economic boom for cities and towns in the path of totality. Millions of people from around the world traveled to get a glimpse of the celestial event. Janet Shamlian has more.
Eclipse travel fuels tourism for some cities
Millions of people are expected to travel to witness Monday's solar eclipse, whose path of totality will arc from Texas to the Northeast. All that travel is making a big difference for cities and local businesses.
American Airlines changes its policy for bringing pets on flights
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
Earthquake snarls air and train travel in the New York City area
An earthquake centered in New Jersey and felt across the New York City area caused air and train travel disruptions on Friday.
Flight forced to turn around after passenger tried to enter cockpit
Swiss Airlines said that one member of the cabin crew suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Solar eclipse to bring economic boost
A total solar eclipse will cross a large section of the U.S. on April 8, and up to 4 million people are expected to travel to be in the “path of totality” for the rare event. It will pump an estimated $1 billion into local economies.
United expecting busiest spring break ever
Easter weekend and spring break travel are colliding this year, with the Transportation Security Administration screening nearly 2.8 million people on Thursday. That's nearly 290,000 more than the same day in 2023. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
Millions expected to hit the road for Easter holiday
Millions of Americans are hitting the roads and the airports this holiday weekend, with both Easter and Spring Break travel in full swing. Carter Evans checks in from LAX.
These airports could be affected during the April 8 solar eclipse
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
FAA issues solar eclipse travel warnings
The Federal Aviation Administration expects travel records and potential delays starting Friday as Americans prepare to catch the total solar eclipse on April 8. Marisa Garcia, an aviation journalist and senior contributor at Forbes, joins CBS News with more.
Boeing board sees shakeup amid safety probes
Boeing announced Monday that its CEO, Dave Calhoun, will step down at the end of the year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains what the news means for the aviation giant.
Feds: Stowaway took photo of passenger's ticket
Newly obtained airport security video shows a suspected airplane stowaway taking a photo of another passenger's boarding pass in Salt Lake City, which authorities say he used to board a Southwest flight last weekend. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Last-minute spring break deals
The peak of the spring break travel rush is just days away, and airlines are preparing for record-setting travel. An estimated 167 million passengers are expected to fly in March and April, which is up 6% from last year. If you're looking for a last-minute getaway, Kris Van Cleave found some ways to save.
Experts share tips for saving on last-minute spring break trips
Airports are bracing for the 2024 spring break travel influx, with the TSA reporting a 6% increase in checkpoint activity over last year's record pace.
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