California airports face disruption due to flooding, study finds
Los Angeles and San Francisco international airports are among dozens in California that could see disruptions in as little as 20 to 40 years, researchers said.
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Alabama center sells unclaimed luggage
For the thousands of airline travelers who lose their luggage every year, 99% will eventually get their property back. However, for the 1% of luggage that is never claimed, those items end up in a storefront in Scottsboro, Alabama. That luggage is then processed for either donation, sale or recycling. Rachel Polansky has more.
Air travel reaches pre-pandemic levels
As an estimated 55 million Americans travel over Thanksgiving weekend, airports and roadways saw thousands of delays. The TSA predicted Sunday would be on par with the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 2019, which was the busiest day in TSA history. Elise Preston has more.
Man arrested after threatening passenger mid flight
A man is facing federal charges after he demanded another passenger pause her in-flight movie before putting a razor blade to her throat, officials say. According to the complaint, the woman's husband ran for help and she was able to break away. Christina Ruffini has the details.
TSA officer "shocked" to find cat inside checked bag at JFK airport
"On the bright side, the cat's out of the bag and safely back home," a TSA spokesperson said.
Airlines brace for Thanksgiving travel rush
Airlines are bracing for the Thanksgiving travel rush. Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day, with roughly 48,000 scheduled flights. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Chicago.
AAA predicts busy Thanksgiving travel week
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.
Airlines face penalties for refund issues
The U.S. Department of Transportation is going after six airlines for not issuing refunds to travelers in a timely manner, or not issuing them at all. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" from Antarctica with more on which airlines are getting hit with penalties and how passengers can ensure they get their money back.
Last-minute flights for holidays will cost you more this year
"Prices will be higher, and we will see flights sell out for both holidays," one travel pro said.
Screening failures allowed box cutters on plane
The TSA is briefing all screeners nationwide after a man was able to get on a Frontier Airlines plane with two box cutters. One of the man's two box cutters was discovered during a secondary search, but it was returned after its blade was removed, which is against procedure, the agency said. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Frontier, 5 other airlines to pay $600M over pandemic delays
Frontier Airlines and five foreign carriers are paying over $600M to consumers whose flights were canceled or delayed.
Frontier flight to Tampa diverted after passenger found with box cutter
No one was injured, and the flight was canceled.
FAA inundated with complaints over shrinking airline seats
The FAA has no standards for seat dimensions. More than 26,000 people submitted comments about whether that should change.
Why booking travel on your phone is a bad idea
Despite the convenience, experts say buying a flight by mobile phone could end up costing you more.
Busiest travel routes in America
Knowing the most popular air travel routes can save you time and money when traveling. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" with his insights on that, plus tips to save money if you're looking to travel to Europe.
How a Spirit-JetBlue merger could affect travel
Shareholders at Spirit Airlines this week accepted JetBlue's $3.8 billion all-cash offer, though experts expect regulators will push back on the deal. NerdWallet travel expert Sally French joins CBS News anchors Nancy Chen and Anne-Marie Greene to discuss what a merger could mean for consumers as well as how best to navigate holiday travel.
Prepare for a busy and expensive holiday travel season
Airfares for both Thanksgiving and Christmas are headed up as airlines anticipate revenue will rival pre-pandemic levels.
How to dodge high holiday travel prices
Domestic airfares for the holidays are already expensive — and increasing about 4% a week.
Pilot sues Southwest after colleague stripped naked in front of her
A pilot with the carrier alleges she was retaliated against after accusing a coworker of sexual misconduct.
New rest rule announced for flight attendants
The FAA announced a new rule for airlines Tuesday. The federal agency said airlines will have to give flight attendants a 10-hour break between shifts. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg discussed.
Airports reopening after hurricane forced them to close
Many Florida airports that were closed earlier in the week because of Hurricane Ian are reopening Friday morning, but that process may not be quick. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain complications with the reopening, as well as what travelers should know if Ian affected their travel plans.
Hurricane Ian impacts travel across Florida
Some airports around Florida are closed as Ian is making its way through the state. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses travel impacts and what people need to know if they're stuck.
White House crackdown on hidden airline fees
The Biden administration plans to propose a new rule that would require airlines to show travelers the true cost of their plane tickets. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave tells us what we can expect at checkout.
Biden announces rule requiring airlines to disclose "true cost" of tickets
The new initiative would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
Consequences for unruly airline passengers may not be steep
A few unruly passengers have gotten sentences and large fines, but that's not the norm for disruptive behavior in the skies.
Russia targets Kyiv with deadly strikes ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
California mother pleads not guilty to murder of 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Second actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in new lawsuit
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.