United flight reports close call with drone just before landing in San Diego
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
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A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
It's not just Spirit Airlines struggling with rising fuel costs. All of the "big four" carriers, such as American, Delta, United and Southwest, reported a strong first quarter. But most of their gains were offset by the price of fueling their planes. Al Root, an associate editor at Barron's, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
The International Energy Agency warned that Europe could be about six weeks from a major shortage of jet fuel due to supply chain disruptions stemming from the conflict in Iran. Kris Van Cleave reports.
United CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea to Trump administration officials of United merging with American Airlines, according to sources familiar with the situation.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
In Southern California, a California Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crossed the path of a United Airlines flight on Tuesday. The apparent close call comes after the TSA tightened rules last week for helicopters operating around airports. Kris Van Cleave reports.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
A California Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crossed the path of a United Airlines flight headed towards John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Kris Van Cleave has more.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS News that it's "unconscionable" that lawmakers haven't made a deal yet to fund the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown drags on and TSA workers go unpaid. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS News he hopes the stalemate in Washington over DHS funding can be resolved soon, saying, "it's unconscionable that our politicians haven't gotten this done." He also said higher oil prices as a result of the Iran war are forcing his airline to cut flights 5% this summer. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Congress may be closing in on a deal to the end the shutdown, but for now, TSA officers are still not getting paid. Kris Van Cleave spoke to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby about the mounting frustration.
Travelers hoping to bypass some of the increasingly long wait times at U.S. airports can enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, which is now operating at 65 locations.
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
As the war with Iran causes the price of oil to skyrocket, the CEO of United says that it could soon affect airline prices. Clint Henderson, managing editor for travel website The Points Guy, joins to discuss.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Los Angeles due to reports of an engine fire. Kris Van Cleave has more on the dramatic evacuation.
Svetlana Dali was convicted last year of stowing away after she snuck onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris. The Russian national was arrested again after stowing away on a recent United flight to Milan that departed from Newark Liberty International Airport.
A 7-year-old boy was heartbroken after he lost his entire binder of Pokémon cards at the Denver airport. After his dad posted about it online, a United Airlines worker spotted it and spread the word. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
A New Jersey motel opens its doors to people in need. A pilot has a full-circle moment when he helps rescue refugees. A scam call that turns into mentorship. All of that, plus our most heartwarming videos of the week, on "The Uplift."
A United Airlines jetliner lost one of its engines during liftoff from Washington's Dulles Airport bound for Tokyo. Ali Bauman reports.
In 2019, CBS News met Jerome Stanislaus, a flight instructor who set out to open the skies for aspiring pilots. Now, a 17-year-old student featured in that story is officially taking off. Michelle Miller reports.