WestJet reverses course on tighter seat layout plan following criticism
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
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WestJet ends plan to add more seats to its planes
WestJet reversed its plan to add extra seats to its planes after the idea didn't fly with many passengers. Ali Bauman has the story.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Ways to cut costs for 2026 travel
Are you looking for cheaper travel and a budget-friendly getaway for 2026? Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The Points Guy, shares ways to cut costs and discusses travel trends.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
Tires blow out after plane lands at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson
A LATAM Airlines flight from Peru landed safely in Atlanta — then blew out multiple tires, prompting an emergency response.
Venezuela attack snarls Caribbean air traffic
U.S. airlines are flying in and out of the Caribbean again Sunday after the surprise U.S. attack on Venezuela prompted the FAA to close the airspace over much of the Caribbean Saturday. Kris Van Cleave reports on how many stranded Americans are still waiting for flights home.
Winter weather continues to hammer the U.S.
Winter weather continues to slam the U.S. as people travel home from the holidays and kids get ready to head back to school.
Coast-to-coast storm dumps snow and rain
Heading into the first weekend of the new year, it is a busy night on the roads and at the airports as holiday travelers make their way home. Several days of heavy snow have made a mess in parts of central New York, while coastal flooding left roads underwater in the San Francisco Bay Area. Skyler Henry reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
This holiday travel season breaks records
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of this winter holiday season. The FAA says more than 47,000 flights are taking off and recommends that travelers get to the airport early. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
The Uplift: Road trips and homecomings
A grandmother and her grandson set out on a quest to visit all 93 U.S. national parks – and find joy on the road. A toddler who spent the first 1,000 days of his life in the hospital reaches a milestone. A man wades in floodwaters to save his mother after Hurricane Ian. Plus, our heartwarming videos you just need to see.
The Uplift: A fatherly film
Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco and his dad sit down with Gayle King for an interview. A 93-year-old grandmother completes her goal of traveling to all 63 U.S. national parks with her grandson. Plus, heartwarming videos you need to see.
2026 kicks off with busy holiday travel
The first Friday of 2026 is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel days with more than 47,000 U.S. flights scheduled to take off. More than 122 million Americans traveled over the past two weeks during the holiday season, according to AAA.
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Roadside danger persists despite safety laws
Every state in the country has what is known as a "slow down, move over" law aimed at protecting people working on the side of the road. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the potentially deadly mistake drivers are making.
Handling travel delays amid severe weather
Travelers are dealing with delays and cancellations on Monday as severe weather hammers the U.S. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Major snow storms threaten holiday travel
The Northeast saw heavy snow on Friday, impacting holiday plans and causing flight delays and cancellations.
West Coast storm disrupting holiday travel
There have been more than 1,700 flight delays in the U.S. so far Wednesday, according to FlightAware. That's due in part to a major storm hitting the West Coast. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Airports brace for record number of travelers
Airports across the U.S. are preparing for a record number of travelers this year as severe weather threatens holiday travel. Kris Van Cleave has more on how airports are keeping people entertained through delays.
Millions flood airports as Christmas travel peaks
Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.
Bad weather in California amid holiday travel
AAA expects the number of winter holiday travelers to break records this year, but folks in California will have to brave heavy rain, snow and strong winds to get where they're going. CBS News coordinating producer Elizabeth Campbell reports from LAX.
What to know as holiday travel hits high gear
Holiday travel is ramping up ahead of Christmas, with more than 122 million Americans expected to travel this week, according to TSA. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Chris Van Cleave has the latest.
Plane lands with first use of Autoland system
For the first time, an automatic landing system called Autoland was used to land a plane in Colorado after pilots reported losing cabin pressure mid-flight. The safety system activated itself and took control of the aircraft to land it. Kris Van Cleave has more.
New airport technology helps in holiday rush
As millions of Americans head to their destination for the holidays, the travel rush is a chance to stress test new technology. At Orlando International Airport, flyers clearing customs are using new walk-through biometric technology. The new scanners take a picture and verify a person's identity against their passport photo within seconds.
Rain triggers dangerous flooding in California
Dangerous storms unleashed flooding across parts of California, leaving roads underwater and prompting rescues. Andres Gutierrez reports the severe weather comes as a record number of Americans are expected to travel for the holidays this year. Rob Marciano has the forecast.
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