Plane pilots fall asleep at 36,000 feet
A recent flight in Indonesia ended up off-course – because both pilots fell asleep while 36,000 feet in the air, with more than 150 people on board.
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A recent flight in Indonesia ended up off-course – because both pilots fell asleep while 36,000 feet in the air, with more than 150 people on board.
Women long avoided Japan's ubiquitous ramen shops, but could female and foreigner-powered innovation save the humble noodle soup?
A United Airlines plane rolled off the runway at a Houston airport Friday morning when a gear failed upon landing. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the details.
A planned merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines has been halted by a federal judge's ruling, safeguarding travelers' access to Spirit's low-cost fares. The $3.8 billion deal faced scrutiny for potentially harming consumer interests.
The TSA is testing a temporary fast lane for precheck fliers that uses a remote agent. The process involves passengers getting on-screen instructions and walking into a secure scanner while an automatic conveyor directs bags for rescreening or a hand search. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Imagine breezing through airport security as smoothly as a grocery store checkout. That's the vision behind a new TSA pilot program launching Wednesday in Las Vegas. With cutting-edge technology under real-world testing, Carter Evans offers a sneak peek into how this could transform the safety and efficiency of airport screenings.
Some Gen Z Americans are changing up the usual spring break traditions and trying "dry tripping," a new trend where they abstain from alcohol while traveling. Alexis Benveniste, a features correspondent for the BBC, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
"The Dish" shines a spotlight on Paschal's, a cherished Georgia eatery known for its traditional Southern cuisine and its pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Operating for nearly 80 years, Paschal's serves as both a culinary destination and a historical landmark.
As planning begins for spring break and summer travel, some airlines are announcing route changes and special discounts. CBS News travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins with tips on how to spend less on airfare.
"Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations," the U.S. Mission to Mexico said in a news release on Thursday.
"The health and safety of passengers as well as that of the country as a whole are of the utmost importance to the authorities," the port authority of Mauritius said.
Following their historic ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2022, an adventurous group of 14 Black American women, known as "Sistahs to the Summit," have now embarked on a remarkable expedition to Antarctica.
Three commercial flights from the U.S. flew at over 800 miles per hour late Saturday, propelled by near record-high winds over the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore area. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how normal, and safe, that is.
Thousands of flight attendants protested outside 30 airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as their unions work to negotiate new contracts with major airlines. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is at LAX with the latest.
Thousands of flight attendants across the country walked the picket line at more than 30 airports, demanding a new contract and better pay. Carter Evans has the latest.
Officials in the Bahamas responded to a U.S. State Department travel advisory warning Americans about a rise in gang-related homicides on the island. The advisory followed a similar warning about Jamaica. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The door panel that blew off a Boeing plane midflight in January was missing multiple bolts before takeoff, according to a new National Transportation Safety Board report. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details. Then, Mark Walker, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss the revelation.
The U.S. government is warning Americans to reconsider visiting Jamaica and to take extra caution in Bahamas amid a spate of murders in both Caribbean nations.
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The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
For the first time in its 50-year history, a U.S. team won The Ocean Race, a six-month, 36,000-mile sailing race around the world. Team skipper Charlie Enright joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the grueling event and what's next.
As summer travel begins, travel website The Points Guy has released its 2023 Best U.S. Airlines report. Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The Points Guy, joined "CBS Mornings" to exclusively reveal the results and talk about the upcoming travel season.
Condé Nast Traveler has released its 2022 Readers' Choice Awards curated from over 240,000 ratings from readers. Executive editor Erin Florio joins "CBS Mornings" to share which cities stand out, which airlines rated the highest and how travelers can visit luxury destinations but stay budget-friendly.
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave continues his reporting on the shrinking size of airplane seats. He interviewed passengers as the FAA opened a comment portal for the public.
Travel search engine Kayak is allowing customers to exclude Boeing 737 Max 9 planes from flight options after a door panel flew off a Max 9 in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. The FAA has announced it will expand its investigation into the planes to include an older model. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg has more on how travelers can avoid the aircraft and where the FAA is in its investigation.