Airline 'Bumping' Of Passengers Falls To Lowest Rate Ever
Airlines bumped passengers off flights at the lowest rate on record last year after United Airlines was publicly ridiculed when a passenger was physically dragged off a full plane.
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Airlines bumped passengers off flights at the lowest rate on record last year after United Airlines was publicly ridiculed when a passenger was physically dragged off a full plane.
Delta Air Lines says for safety reasons it will require owners to provide more information before their animal can fly in the passenger cabin.
The CEO of Delta Air Lines says the company will seek compensation for its losses after a fire in an underground electrical facility knocked out the Atlanta airport's power supply.
Delta Air Lines and other carriers that operate out of Atlanta's airport say they expect to be running normally by Tuesday after a fire and blackout there forced the cancellation of over 1,500 flights.
American Airlines said that it plans to offer free meals to everyone in economy on two cross-country routes starting in May. The decision comes a month after Delta Air Lines announced that it would restore free meals.
Delta Air Lines is rolling out new free snacks for customers in the main cabin, including brand name yogurt bars and pretzels. Some will come in larger portions than before because, Delta has figured out, that's what customers crave.
Delta Air Lines employees used a less familiar runway to show off new uniforms created by fashion designer Zac Posen. Employee models took to a fashion runway to debut the clothing Wednesday on Facebook.
As flight cancelations and delays move into their fourth day, Delta Air Lines isn't providing details on a "small fire" Monday at its data center and whether that fire compounded the airline's problems.
Delta fliers faced delays, cancellations and more headaches Wednesday as the Atlanta-based airline struggled with its computer systems for the third straight day.
We don't cancel flights. That's been the message for the past two years from Delta Air Lines. That all literally ground to a halt Monday when a computer outage led to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights.
Delta Air Lines says some computer systems are still working slowly more than a day after an outage crippled the airline and led to more than 1,500 cancelled flights.
Delta's travails, and those of its customers, moved into day two with the airline canceling nearly 400 flights. The cancellations Tuesday follow about 1,000 canceled flights and almost 3,000 delayed flights on Monday.
Delta Air Lines will be handing out refunds and travel vouchers as penance for the latest computer outage to knock a major airline off stride. Delta canceled about 1,000 flights and had 2,900 others delayed yesterday.
Cheaper jet fuel continues to give airlines a lift, helping Delta boost its first-quarter earnings by 27 percent to $946 million.
Southwest Airlines plans to appeal a judge's order that lets Delta Air Lines continue operating at Dallas Love Field during a dispute over gates.
The three largest U.S. airlines are banning hoverboards because of the potential fire danger from the lithium-ion batteries that power the devices.
American Airlines is changing its frequent flier program, becoming the latest carrier to have passengers earn miles based on how much they spend rather than how far they fly.
Delta Air Lines pointed to signs that airfares are slipping, and said that it expects the downward trend to continue in the third quarter, but end in the fourth quarter.
Mergers have reduced nine large U.S. airlines to four, with the result that travelers are increasingly finding their home airport dominated by just one or two players.
A big storm could cause problems for travelers on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, putting a dent into what is typically the busiest travel day of the year.
News that a health worker diagnosed with Ebola flew on a commercial flight raised fear among airline investors that the scare over the virus could cause travelers to avoid flying.
The U.S. airline industry is slowly adding jobs. Passenger airlines employed the equivalent of 383,610 full-time workers in March, an increase of nearly 1 percent from last year.
The battle for two available gates at Dallas Love Field will come to an end on Friday, and a source has told CBS 11 News that Virgin America is going to come out on top.
The battle for two gates at Dallas Love Field could finally end on Wednesday. Three airlines are hoping to score those gates, and the Dallas City Council is set to discuss the issue.
Delta is making more money by filling more seats on its planes, even though bad weather caused the carrier to cancel more than 17,000 flights in January and February.
The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
An Arlington police officer shot and killed a 56-year-old man who police say approached the officer with a large knife during a mental health call.
A 20% to 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms develops as early as Sunday evening.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
An Arlington police officer shot and killed a 56-year-old man who police say approached the officer with a large knife during a mental health call.
A 20% to 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms develops as early as Sunday evening.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
It was not immediately clear when the funds would be transferred. Hospitals were slated to lose $27 million a day.
In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.
The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race.
The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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