United suffers nationwide ground stop
United Airlines flights resumed Tuesday afternoon after a computer glitch caused a nationwide ground stop and halted all the carrier's flights across the U.S. and Canada. Errol Barnett reports.
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United Airlines flights resumed Tuesday afternoon after a computer glitch caused a nationwide ground stop and halted all the carrier's flights across the U.S. and Canada. Errol Barnett reports.
With the holidays around the corner, the time to plan for it is now. It's easy to say "pack your patience," but knowing when and how to book your travel could save you time, stress and money. Kris Van Cleave has more.
For the first time in more than a year, new businesses in most of Ukraine can register on Google Maps, but other digital hurdles remain.
Airfares have been on a downward trend, with 11 out of the last 14 months seeing declines.
A Delta passenger has accused the airline's staff of losing her dog. John Goodwin, a senior director at the Humane Society of the United States, joins CBS News to unpack the situation and share tips for pet owners who want to safely fly with their animal companions.
American Airlines is suing a company that helps passengers book cheaper flights using a technique called skiplagging. The idea is that passengers save money by booking flights with layovers at their actual destination and then skipping the connecting flight. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Skiplagging is a travel hack in which passengers book a flight with a layover in the city that's their real destination. It can mean big bargains for travelers, but as Kris Van Cleave reports, airlines prohibit the practice.
Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans --an estimated 148 million according to one survey -- aren't planning to stay home. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the travel rush.
AAA said more people are flying across the U.S. and abroad this Labor Day weekend than during the same time last year. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers at U.S. airports through Tuesday. Jesse Ashlock, deputy global editorial director at Condé Nast Traveler, told CBS News the numbers may be surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
More than 57% of Americans are planning to squeeze in a Labor Day weekend getaway during the unofficial end of the summer travel season. It comes as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Idalia and airports brace for another potentially record-breaking stretch of crowds. Kris Van Cleave has the travel outlook from LAX.
Despite the damage from Hurricane Idalia in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, air travel has so far not been impacted too badly across the country.
Thursday is the start of the Labor Day weekend for many travelers trying to squeeze one last drop out of the summer. TSA is expecting to screen more than 14 million passengers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are handling the rush.
Labor Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods of the summer, capping the busiest summer travel season on record. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Shop slashed prices on carry-on and check-in Monos luggage options.
The space agency is exploring the possibility of a commercial passenger jet that could fly up to "four times faster" than today's airliners.
Britain's air traffic control service said it had "remedied" the issue and was working with airlines and airports "to manage the flights affected."
The number of American travelers flying to Cancún is falling, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. Allison Pohle, a travel reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
The TSA will soon require ID checks for all Clear members after at least three security incidents where non-members were allowed through. Clear is currently used at 53 airports nationwide. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on the changes.
Every ship that transits the Panama Canal uses tens of millions of gallons of fresh water to pass through. A historic drought in Panama is limiting the number of ships allowed to pass and the amount of cargo they can carry. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports.
Japan's major international gateway and one of the world's busiest airports, Narita, was built on farmland expropriated amid violent conflict over 50 years ago. One farmer has refused to leave, forcing the airport to scale back its originally planned five runways to two, affecting hundreds of millions of passengers. Lucy Craft spoke to the farmer, Takao Shito.
A shortage of air control center workers in the U.S. has raised concerns about airline safety amid an increase in plane near-collisions this year. Hassan Shahidi, president and CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation, joins to discuss the current state of airline safety.
Labor Day weekend is coming up, and people are looking to get away. Data from Expedia shows flight searches are up 20% compared to 2022, and at the same time, the travel company says average ticket prices for domestic destinations this fall will be down 20% from the summer. Melanie Fish, head of global public relations for Expedia Group brands, joins CBS News to share tips for getting to your holiday destination while minimizing hassle and cost.
The TSA is implementing some new screening measures after incidents involving "CLEAR." The service is available at 53 U.S. airports and allows passengers to bypass long security lines. But as CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains, there are some concerns about how safe and secure it is.
Jumping back into the daily routine after vacation can cause anxiety, and it may take a few days to get back in the groove. Megan Spurrell, senior editor for Conde Nast Traveler, joined CBS News with some helpful tips for combatting the so-called "Sunday scaries."
A series of powerful storms pummeled the Mid-Atlantic region Monday, leaving at least two dead. More than 1,500 flights were also canceled as the severe weather led to ground stops at multiple airports. Meg Oliver reports.