World's largest peacetime airlift brings athletes to the Special Olympics
The 128 private planes included in the operation touched down two minutes within each other in Orlando.
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Airline's test in language of South Africa's Apartheid rulers sparks rage
The budget airline says the test is needed to screen for passengers using fraudulent South African passports, but many can't understand why it's in Afrikaans.
Summer travel deals are few and far between — but here's how to save
Despite high gas prices and skyrocketing airfares, there are a few options for smart travelers.
National pilot shortage leads to Memorial Day weekend cancellations
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 14,000 pilot openings are projected for each year over the next decade.
Summer travelers can expect sticker shock experts say
With domestic airfares averaging over $400 a round trip, "Europe is the best travel bargain out there," says one expert.
"This will be our largest hiring year": How airlines are preparing for busy summer travel season
Thirty-nine million people are projected to travel Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
Fewer flights and higher fares aren't keeping travelers at home
Six weeks ago, a roundtrip fare between Los Angeles and San Francisco — a flight that lasts about 38 minutes — was $93. Last week, that same flight cost $350.
How rising gas prices and staffing shortages could impact summer travelers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the airline is prepared to address potential problems.
Kids fly high thanks to an aviation nonprofit
The nonprofit organization Fly Compton puts kids in the pilot seat to gear them for success in the aviation world. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Airlines to allow certain passengers banned for violating mask policy to return
United, Delta and Alaska Airlines told CBS News they will review each case before making a decision.
Airline industry urges end to mask rules as deadline approaches
The current federal requirement to mask on planes and other public transportation is set to expire Monday, but the Biden administration has yet to decide whether to extend or end the mandate.
2 unruly flight passengers could face largest-ever fines
The Federal Aviation Administration wants sock the disruptive passengers with fines of about $80,000 each.
Airline schedules seemingly getting back on track after rough weekend
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.
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.
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U.S. intelligence leads to capture of alleged baby trafficking ringleader
The case underscores Washington's intensified targeting of Mexican cartels and marks an expansion in the way U.S. counterterrorism policy is applied.
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.
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.
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.
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."
RadioShack buyers ran a Ponzi scheme, SEC alleges
The buyers of distressed brick-and-mortar companies like RadioShack and Modell's Sporting Goods, are accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
Family of D.C. plane crash victim sues FAA, Army, American Airlines
The family of one of the people killed when an airliner and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., in January has filed a lawsuit seeking accountability.
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.