Japan Airlines flight canceled after captain got drunk, "disorderly" at hotel
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
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California could ban Clear, which lets travelers pay to skip TSA lines
A "concierge service" that lets paying members bypass airport security lines is unfair to other travelers, California lawmaker says.
Buttigieg on new rules for airline refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins CBS News to discuss the changes and how airlines are reacting.
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.
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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World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés slams Israel over deadly strike in Gaza; Women's college basketball breaking viewership records.
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.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Israel police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.