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.
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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.
United now allows travelers to pool their air miles with others
Under new program, there's no cap on how many travel points MileagePlus customers can share with up to four other members, airline said.
Man sneaks on Delta flight
Alarming new details emerge as a man who managed to sneak onto a flight over the weekend without a ticket is now under FBI investigation and in custody.
Feds will review how airlines protect passengers' personal information
Federal officials say they're going to review how major U.S. airlines handle personal information about their passengers and whether the carriers profit off that information.
Why Boeing's woes could mean higher airfares for U.S. travelers
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
Harris visits Planned Parenthood in Minnesota
Vice President Harris discussed women's reproductive health Thursday after visiting a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota. Harris said the U.S. has "to be a nation that trusts women." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Japanese island plagued by voracious birds and their acidic poop
Great cormorants were once endangered in Japan, but now they've eaten and pooped their way onto the holy island of Miyajima's most-wanted list.
Pope recovering "as expected" after surgery, lung cancer diagnosis
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