What to know about getting a refund for a canceled flight
More consumers complained to the Department of Transportation about refunds than about lost luggage, delays or overbooking.
Airlines
JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion
JetBlue will purchase Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, one day after shareholders rejected a potential merger between Spirit and Frontier Airlines. If approved, the airline would become the nation's fifth-largest. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett has more on what this means for travelers looking for low-cost options.
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President Biden announced funding for initiatives to address extreme weather; Airlines continue to face a pilot shortage
Smaller cities set to lose service as airlines pull back
Rising fuel costs and pilot salaries mean that 50-seat regional jets are no longer profitable for airlines to fly — and smaller airports are on the chopping block.
Europe's travel surge leads to summer chaos
Summer travel in Europe has been marred by chaos at airports as airlines have struggled with staffing shortages amid a surge of passengers eager to travel after pandemic lockdowns and carriers keen to start generating revenue again. Ramy Inocencio hears from a UK Travel Editor who helps explain the staffing shortages faced by airports no longer capable of dealing with travel demands
Baggage piles up as Europe fights air travel delays, staffing shortages
Travelers to the EU likely won't see air travel get better until October.
When will airlines be back on track?
Staffing shortages and weather delays disrupted thousands of flights over the July 4 holiday. It could take weeks for airlines to stabilize schedules.
Flight cancellations cause holiday travel chaos
Thousands of flight delays and cancellations put a damper on July 4 celebrations. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on airlines to do better. Nikki Battiste has more.
How to prepare for holiday travel 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.
Travel woes mount for July Fourth holiday
Millions of travelers crowded airports over the weekend to get away for the July Fourth holiday. Chaos ensued when thousands of flights were canceled or delayed. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
Travel trauma: Airline passengers' summer woes
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand, as staff shortages, canceled flights and bad weather make Summer 2022 a miserable time for air passengers. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with aviation experts and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about why the airline sector is not meeting public expectations.
Welcome to a summer of travel hell
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "The bottom line is [airlines] need to deliver."
48M Americans to hit the roads this weekend
Thousands 0f flights were canceled and delayed this week, leaving millions of Americans opting to travel via road this Fourth of July weekend. With gas prices also soaring, travelers looking to relax at their final destinations will have to pay a high cost. Elise Preston has more.
What's ahead for travelers during July 4 "airmageddon"
The Department of Transportation is considering new rules that would hold airlines accountable for their flight schedules and make them better compensate passengers.
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Flight cancellations and delays cause holiday travel woes; Biden announces new Medal of Freedom recipients
Flight cancellations, delays cause July 4 travel woes
Thousands of flights have been canceled and delayed as travelers head to their July 4th destinations. The roads are expected to be even busier, despite high gas prices. Errol Barnett reports.
Travelers, airlines gear up for potential cancellations over holiday weekend
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
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Jan. 6 committee holding fourth public hearing; summer holiday travel boom
Airlines blame FAA for flight delays as July 4th nears
Federal aviation agency is "crippling" air traffic, airline group says in letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
United pilots in line for pay raise amid flight disruptions
Proposed contract would boosts their salary 14.5%, potentially clearing way for pilot wage increases across aviation.
Frequent flyers struggle to redeem miles
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to break down why redeeming award travel is a struggle and what travelers can do ahead of planning a trip.
Pete Buttigieg among thousands who saw their flights canceled this weekend
At least 14,000 domestic flights were canceled or delayed in the United States this holiday weekend.
Hundreds of flights cancelled on holiday weekend
Hundreds have seen their flights cancelled over the Juneteenth holiday weekend, due in part to airline staffing shortages. Michael George has more.
Airline staffing shortages worsen summer travel chaos
Weather and staff shortages are causing thousands of canceled and delayed flights as summer travel season kicks into high gear. Errol Barnett takes a look.
Thousands more flights canceled as summer travel heats up
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg held virtual meeting with airline CEOs to discuss improvements ahead of July 4.
Deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility investigated by FBI as targeted attack; gunman dead
Two people were killed and one person is in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
Trump crackdown highlights judge vacancy crisis pushing D.C. courts to brink
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
Dallas ICE office targeted in deadly shooting faced bomb threat last month
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office where a gunman opened fire on Wednesday was also the target of an alleged bomb threat in August.
Trump says skipping Tylenol while pregnant has "no downside." Doctors disagree.
Doctors worry President Trump's message of "tough it out" will harm women and their babies, as high fever and severe pain can be dangerous during pregnancy.
Russia rejects Trump's criticism over Ukraine war and its economy
Kremlin spokesman shoots back at Trump's suggestion that Russia is "a paper tiger," declaring: "There are no paper bears. And Russia is a real bear."
Will the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B fee help Americans get jobs?
The large fee could help some U.S. workers find jobs, but there could be longer-term costs, economists say.
Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs accuses mogul of sexual abuse, violence
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Millions could soon see food stamp cuts as grocery costs are on the rise
The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.
N.C. legislature passes "Iryna's Law" after Ukraine refugee killed
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.