Dallas travelers brace for holiday travel
Travelers at DFW Airport tell CBS News Texas about their travel woes and hacks as the holiday season wraps up.
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Travelers at DFW Airport tell CBS News Texas about their travel woes and hacks as the holiday season wraps up.
The airline said the moves are designed to improve the passenger experience at the carrier's largest hub.
On Sunday, DFW Airport is predicting as many as 265,000 people will be flying in and out of the airport.
The FAA expects to see more than 52,000 flights nationwide on Tuesday, with hundreds of them departing from DFW airport.
"There is nothing worse than the flu spreading through a family gathering," said Dr. Laura Romano, a pediatric hospitalist with Cook Children's Medical Center.
Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
The heavy rain and storms over North Texas on Thursday have created a headache for air travelers.
Even as a deal to reopen the government nears, airports nationwide are preparing for a 10% cut to flights by Friday.
President Trump, on social media, warned that controllers who don't return to work will be "substantially docked."
As the government shutdown enters its 41st day, flight delays and cancellations are mounting at DFW and Love Field.
Similar closures are in effect at some of the country's other busiest airports, including Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.
As the government shutdown stretches into day 41, business travel is being limited at several airports across the country, including at DFW.
American Airlines said the number of flights it cancels will increase next week.
DFW, Love Field airports could lose a combined 200 flights per day by next week.
A Frontier Airlines flight arriving at DFW Airport was held on the tarmac for nearly two hours after a bomb threat note was found on board.
Flight operations across North Texas are back on track after a chaotic weekend of delays, but travelers are still asking one big question: could it happen again?
The ground stop was in effect for about five hours, impacting all flights at Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International airports.
The FAA still recommends passengers check with their airline about their flight status.
The failure stranded passengers, diverted planes, and left travelers scrambling to recover lost baggage and rebook flights across North Texas.
Between Thursday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 2, as many as 1.4 million passengers will travel through DFW Airport. The busiest days are expected to be Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.
AAA Texas said overall domestic travel bookings for this Labor Day weekend are up 9% compared to last year.
Between Thursday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 2, as many as 1.4 million passengers will travel through DFW Airport. The busiest days are expected to be Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.
The two injured boys are in Texas to receive treatment that would be impossible back home.
AAA said 5.7 million Texans are expected to get out of town this weekend.
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the expansion of the McKinney National Airport over environmental concerns.
Crews worked around the clock to meet a critical deadline in the massive $900 million I-30 Canyon Project through downtown Dallas.
Temperatures will rise into the lower 50s, with feels-like highs staying in the 40s. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
A 36-year-old man who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis died while under the custody of federal law enforcement in Texas on Wednesday, according to the agency.
Crews worked around the clock to meet a critical deadline in the massive $900 million I-30 Canyon Project through downtown Dallas.
Temperatures will rise into the lower 50s, with feels-like highs staying in the 40s. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times.
Most stores on Monday are open during their regular business hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with a few exceptions.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
A 36-year-old man who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis died while under the custody of federal law enforcement in Texas on Wednesday, according to the agency.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
