Hundreds of flights delayed day after FAA outage
The FAA said it appears a corrupted database file brought the nation's aviation system to a halt Wednesday.
The FAA said it appears a corrupted database file brought the nation's aviation system to a halt Wednesday.
Southwest Airlines canceled thousands more flights Thursday as it continues to contend with large-scale systemwide failures which have stranded scores of holiday travelers. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports from LaGuardia Airport with the latest.
The Biden administration is getting involved after a major meltdown causing delays and cancellations of thousands of Southwest Airlines flights across the U.S. Captain Michael Santoro, vice president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, joins CBS News to discuss the problems what what it will take to fix things.
An additional 4,00 flights were canceled Tuesday, as the effects of a deadly winter storm ripples across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Tanya Rivero reported from LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures to nearly every state in the country, and snow, ice and wind are causing thousands of flight delays and cancellations. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins Bradley Blackburn and Meg Oliver from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport with the latest.
The Thanksgiving holiday is set to be the busiest air travel period since the coronavirus pandemic began. About 4.5 million Americans are expected to fly to their destinations this year, according to AAA. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses.
AAA expects nearly 55 million people to travel this Thanksgiving. This holiday season follows a summer full of air travel disruptions, staffing shortages and record-high gas and airfare prices. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to airlines last week calling their performance unacceptable.
According to FlightAware.com, more than 15,000 flights in the U.S. were delayed over the weekend and more than 1,000 flights were canceled. Taylor Rains, an aviation reporter for Insider, joins CBS News to discuss the travel chaos.
Complaints from frustrated passengers have soared since the beginning of the pandemic.
Across the board, airlines are struggling to fill vacated roles, especially when it comes to pilots. And the issue was building long before the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain some of the factors that lead to the issue and what's being done about it.
While domestic airlines in the U.S. are struggling to keep up with the summer travel surge, European airports are dealing with similar issues. CBS Senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on what summer travelers can expect at major airports in Europe and how they can best prepare for airport chaos.
About 48 million Americans were expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, and many are facing flight cancellations and lost luggage amid airline staffing shortages. Brian Kelly, also known as "The Points Guy," breaks down how you can make your travels as smooth as possible this holiday.
With airlines canceling flights and as pandemic-era policies protecting travel wind down, many people are considering travel insurance as a way to protect their trips. CBS News senior travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to share what you should know before adding the option to your flight.
Summer travel might not be as easy as you hope this year as airlines struggle with the latest wave of cancellations. More than 5,300 flights were canceled in the U.S. over the holiday weekend. CBS News' senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann is in Atlanta with more.
People were left stranded at airports across the U.S. over the busy holiday weekend, amid prolonged flight delays and cancellations. New York Times travel editor Amy Virshup explains why airlines are struggling to keep up with demand on CBS News.
At least 14,000 domestic flights were canceled or delayed in the United States this holiday weekend.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 14,000 pilot openings are projected for each year over the next decade.
Memorial Day weekend was a messy one for thousands of travelers across the country. Over 7,000 flights were canceled worldwide this weekend, with more than 2,500 of those flights being canceled in the U.S. alone. CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg has more on the cancellations.
Starting April 18, travelers and employees in the U.S. will no longer be required to wear masks on flights. Some European airlines that have already lifted their requirements are facing employee shortages due to sickness and are having to cancel flights. MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the effect of lifting restrictions the U.K.
Outcries are growing worldwide over alleged Russian attacks on civilians in Ukraine. Severe Florida weather is behind the cancelation of more than 3,500 flights across the U.S. And Jon Batiste won Album of the year honors as the Grammys were handed out in Las Vegas for the first time.
The spate of cancelations, many of which were blamed on bad Florida weather, came as air travel is rebounding from the pandemic, with strong demand for spring break flights.
The travel website Expedia finds 68% of Americans are planning to "go big" on their vacations in 2022 despite big challenges of flight cancellations and pandemic uncertainty. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg takes us through everything from navigating COVID restrictions to purchasing travel insurance to help travelers plan their perfect trip this year.
Verizon and AT&T are launching their 5G service nationwide, but are delaying the rollout at some airports on Wednesday as airlines continue to warn of flight cancellations and delays. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Denver International Airport.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
A former top U.S. agricultural official testified that Menendez tried to stop him from disrupting a halal certification monopoly that Egypt awarded to one of his constituents.
The former president often speaks about removing "criminals out of our country." Some countries could keep Trump out of theirs.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
For the first time, the CDC confirms a person infected with bird flu in the U.S. has acute respiratory symptoms. It is the third human case tied to the dairy cattle H5N1 outbreak and the second case in a dairy farm worker in Michigan.
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, a new report finds many Ukrainians are struggling with poor well-being.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Michael Crichton's thriller about a massive volcanic eruption in Hawaii was unfinished when the "Jurassic Park" author died in 2008; more than 15 years later, James Patterson, the bestselling writer behind the Alex Cross series, has completed Crichton's work.
Tony-nominated actress Shoshana Bean talked about the opportunity to star in "Hell's Kitchen," which was inspired by Alicia Keys' life.
Actor Maya Hawke talked about focusing on her music career as the "Stranger Things" star films the final season of the hit series.
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Jose Ibarra pleaded not guilty to killing nursing student Laken Hope Riley on Friday in a Georgia court.
A notorious hacking group claims it has stolen names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card details from half a billion Ticketmaster customers, putting it up for sale for half a million dollars. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
If the first piloted test flight goes well, NASA hopes to certify the Starliner for regularly scheduled service starting next year.
The galaxy was spotted as astronomers and scientists studied what's known as "Cosmic Dawn."
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump's conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis.
Speaking from the White House on Friday, President Biden criticized former President Donald Trump's response to his conviction in New York. Trump has claimed the trial was "unfair" and "rigged." Robert Costa has more.
Highly decorated veteran Richard "Gunny" Remp, 98, had days left to live, but one thing still left to achieve: receiving his high school diploma. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to show what went into fulfilling his dying wish.
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.