Close call on runway at Reagan National Airport
A JetBlue flight from Washington to Boston began to take off at the same time a Southwest jet was crossing the same runway. Both planes stopped moments before a potential collision.
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Breaking down Boeing whistleblower testimony
In a congressional hearing Wednesday, lawmakers examined Boeing's safety culture following a door panel blowout on a 737 Max jet. In another hearing on the same day, a whistleblower claimed a different model -- the Dreamliner -- is unsafe to fly. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Engine cover falls off Southwest plane
A Southwest flight had to make an emergency landing after an engine cover fell off during takeoff. Shanelle Kaul reports.
A look at special eclipse flights
Two Delta flights will travel along the path of totality for Monday's eclipse. The pilots will bank to both sides during the flight so passengers on either side of the plane will get a view. Manuel Bojorques takes a look at the plans for special flights.
Delta's high-flying eclipse experience
As the anticipation for Monday's total solar eclipse skyrockets, searches for flights into the eclipse's "path of totality" have surged over 330%. Delta Air Lines leads the celestial charge with two exclusive, now fully booked flights. These journeys promise passengers a breathtaking view of the total solar eclipse from an unparalleled vantage point of 30,000 feet in the air.
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DOJ to meet with families of Boeing crash victims
CBS News has confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice will meet later this month with the families of Boeing crash victims. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
United expecting busiest spring break ever
Easter weekend and spring break travel are colliding this year, with the Transportation Security Administration screening nearly 2.8 million people on Thursday. That's nearly 290,000 more than the same day in 2023. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
Boeing CEO steps down
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and its head of the commercial airplanes division, Stan Deal, are both out following a series of safety incidents with the company's planes. United Airlines is also facing scrutiny from the FAA. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
FAA reviewing United Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a closer look at United Airlines following a series of safety incidents. The company acknowledged the probe in a memo to staff. Elise Preston reports.
FAA considers temporary action against United following flight mishaps
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
Feds: Stowaway took photo of passenger's ticket
Newly obtained airport security video shows a suspected airplane stowaway taking a photo of another passenger's boarding pass in Salt Lake City, which authorities say he used to board a Southwest flight last weekend. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Last-minute spring break deals
The peak of the spring break travel rush is just days away, and airlines are preparing for record-setting travel. An estimated 167 million passengers are expected to fly in March and April, which is up 6% from last year. If you're looking for a last-minute getaway, Kris Van Cleave found some ways to save.
Feds will review how airlines protect passengers' personal information
Federal officials say they're going to review how major U.S. airlines handle personal information about their passengers and whether the carriers profit off that information.
Delta pilot gets 10 months in jail for showing up to flight drunk
When Delta pilot Lawrence Russell Jr. sent his bag through an X-ray scanner, it was found to contain two bottles of Jägermeister.
Boeing 737 Max engine issue will take up to a year to fix, company says
Boeing said its planned fix for an engine issue on all 737 Max jets will delay certification of the 737 Max 7 and Max 10 airliners.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead in South Carolina
John Barnett worked at Boeing for 32 years and has raised flags about multiple concerns at the airline manufacturer.
Plane pilots fall asleep at 36,000 feet
A recent flight in Indonesia ended up off-course – because both pilots fell asleep while 36,000 feet in the air, with more than 150 people on board.
Both pilots fall asleep flying plane with more than 150 on board
One of the pilots woke up to find that the aircraft "was not on the correct flight path," an incident report says.
Plane goes off runway at Houston airport
A United Airlines plane rolled off the runway at a Houston airport Friday morning when a gear failed upon landing. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the details.
How to save on airfare this spring and summer
As planning begins for spring break and summer travel, some airlines are announcing route changes and special discounts. CBS News travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins with tips on how to spend less on airfare.
Some flights are hitting 800 mph due to high winds —and landing early
One flight from Philadelphia to Doha, Qatar reached a max speed of 840 miles per hour, about 60% faster than typical.
Man allegedly stabs another passenger mid-flight
A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a fellow passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight last month. The attack is yet another in a string of frightening mid-flight incidents from the last few weeks. Carter Evans reports.
U.S. flight attendants picket for better pay
Thousands of flight attendants protested outside 30 airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as their unions work to negotiate new contracts with major airlines. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans is at LAX with the latest.
Examining the Boeing 737 Max 9 NTSB report
Four bolts meant to hold the Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug in place were missing last month when part of a plane blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight, the National Transportation Safety Board found in a preliminary report released. Here's a breakdown of what else the report found.
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.
Zelenskyy says he's surprised after Trump argues Ukraine can regain all its land
President Trump said Ukraine is "in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" — a shift that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said took him by surprise.
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.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
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.
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.
Americans detained by immigration agents speak out about treatment by agents
Several U.S. citizens have filed legal claims against the government, alleging they were wrongfully detained and racially profiled — some said they were beaten by federal officers.
"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.
World experts reject Trump's claims about Tylenol, autism link
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.