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Recovery efforts resume after a deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday; Top music stars hope to win big at the Grammy Awards on Sunday.
Where U.S. aviation safety stands
Given the congestion in the skies on a daily basis, U.S. aviation has a remarkable safety record. However, Wednesday's midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter outside Washington, D.C., may have shattered the flying public's sense of safety. Mark Strassmann explains.
Cat mistakenly left on a plane, takes 3 trips covering 4,500 miles
A Maine coon cat named Mittens made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.
Flight attendant dies week after smoke forced emergency landing
"We are devastated at our dear colleague's death," Swiss Chief Executive Officer Jens Fehlinger said in a statement.
Air Canada flight catches fire during crash landing
One of the wings of an Air Canada plane caught fire during a crash landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Authorities believe the plane experienced a landing gear failure. No injuries were reported.
Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Record holiday travel expected
With a record number of travelers expected this Christmas Eve, airports and highways will be packed despite forecasts of challenging weather in the Northeast and West Coast. TSA expects nearly 40 million passengers this holiday season, while gas prices remain lower than last year.
Holiday travel rush peaks on Sunday
The Sunday before Christmas marked the busiest travel day of the holiday season, as millions of Americans packed airports, train stations and the roads. Elise Preston reports.
Holiday travel rush underway across U.S.
Many Americans are already on the way to their holiday destinations. A record number of travelers are expected to make their way through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the busiest airport in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is there with what to expect.
What to know about Frontier Airlines' $499 "GoWild!" annual pass
Here's what to know about Frontier's "GoWild!" unlimited flight deal, an "all you can fly" offer that costs $499.
Frontier's 2025 "all you can fly" pass
There are several restrictions to consider on Frontier Airlines' "all you can fly" pass for 2025-2026. CBS MoneyWatch's Megan Cerullo breaks down the deal's fine print.
Holiday travel expected to break records
The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.
Passenger tried to divert domestic flight from Mexico into the U.S.
Mexican law enforcement said the passenger claimed to have been under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of his relatives.
Scores killed as Haiti gang leader reportedly orders massacre of elderly
A Haitian gang leader reportedly ordered the murder of elderly people based on advice from a voodoo priest, sparking a massacre in Port-au-Prince.
How are airports "greenwashing" reputations?
As a record number of Americans travel this Thanksgiving weekend, some may notice how some airports are branding themselves as sustainable and environmentally-friendly. But that's not always the full story. Here's what to know about airport "greenwashing."
Stowaway appears in court after return to U.S.
A Russian national who snuck aboard a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris last week without a boarding pass appeared before a federal judge in New York after being returned to the U.S.
New premium seat option at Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines says it will roll out a first-class-style seating option starting late next year. Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about it.
Senators grill airlines over fees
Five major airlines testified before a Senate panel on so-called "junk fees" as more news emerges about a stowaway who bypassed security in the U.S. and ended up on a flight to France. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Airline executives testify on "junk fees"
Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk fees.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.
TSA expecting record number of flyers Sunday
The TSA is expecting to screen about 3 million people on Sunday, which would be a record. Elise Preston has more on the busy travel rush.
Stowaway removed after disturbance on return flight
A woman who snuck onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris earlier this week without a boarding pass was removed from a return flight Saturday after creating a disturbance prior to takeoff.
Southwest says it will end cabin service earlier to reduce injuries
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
Hundreds of flights delayed, travel rush underway
The TSA planned to screen around 2.9 million flyers Wednesday at airports across the U.S. But snow in Denver delayed hundreds of flights, and air traffic control staffing issues again caused delays at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Nexstar to continue preempting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after ABC return
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Bill Gates warns child deaths could rise for first time in decades
Bill Gates warns 2025 could be the first year in decades with rising child deaths, urging the U.S. to maintain global health funding as innovations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time in prison, defense tells judge
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Nightmare bacteria" cases are rising in the U.S., researchers say
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
MLB approves robot umpires as part of challenge system in 2026
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.