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How to behave on an airplane during the "beast" of summer travel
A veteran flight attendant warns that "every flight will be very full." Here are some tips for keeping your calm during a trip.
Monos Father's Day luggage sale: Save 15% on the staff-favorite Monos carry-on (and more)
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Should you recline your airplane seat?
As summer travel heats up, airplane passengers are faced with the delicate question of whether to recline their seats. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more on airline seat etiquette.
The Uplift: A fatherly film
Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco and his dad sit down with Gayle King for an interview. A 93-year-old grandmother completes her goal of traveling to all 63 U.S. national parks with her grandson. Plus, heartwarming videos you need to see.
Extended-stay hotels see surge in demand
Extended-stay hotels are seeing an increase in demand. According to a report by The Highland Group, extended-stay room revenue totaled over $4.3 billion in the first quarter of this year. Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton have each announced plans for new brands for extended-stay rooms. Wyndham launched ECHO Suites Extended Stay last year. Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, joined CBS News to talk about the trend.
Best luggage deals in June 2023: Save on Samsonite, Monos, Away, Calpak and more for your summer vacations
Save on carry-ons, backpacks, checked bags and more for your summer travels.
Airline weighing passengers before boarding
Air New Zealand is weighing passengers on its international flights. The airline is conducting a month-long survey so pilots can better understand the balance of their planes. Passengers' weight will remain anonymous, even to airline workers. An official from the airline understands potential concerns, but says the data is necessary.
Away Travel Summer Sale: Save on luggage sets for summer vacation
Going somewhere? Upgrade your luggage during Away's big summer sale and save on carry-on luggage, checked luggage and more.
Crowded cruise ships setting sail
Occupancy levels on cruise ships have risen sharply this year, and in some cases, companies have canceled passengers' trips due to overbooking, The Wall Street Journal's Jacob Passy reports. Passy joins CBS News to discuss.
Memorial Day travel hits pre-pandemic levels
This Memorial Day travel weekend was a busy one, with more than 42 million Americans traveling by plane, train or automobile. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave and CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg have more.
Memorial Day weekend travel at pre-pandemic levels
The TSA expected to see 2.6 million travelers on Memorial Day, tracking ahead of pre-pandemic levels. Despite record numbers of passengers over the long weekend, air travel was relatively smooth compared with last summer's delay-ridden travel season. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Millions to travel over Memorial Day weekend
A record amount of people are set to travel during this Memorial Day weekend, making it the third-busiest in more than two decades. Airlines will try to avoid a snafu similar to last year's summer debacle as more than 42 million people travel. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Warm weather arrives for busy holiday weekend
According to AAA, at least 37 million Americans were expected to drive at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day weekend. And many were hitting the beaches thanks to warm temperatures as the unofficial start of summer arrived. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Airports brace for millions of holiday travelers
AAA estimates that more than 42 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2005. Of those, 3.4 million are expected to fly to their destination. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Holiday travel could hit pre-pandemic levels
Long lines are forming at airports and train stations across the country as Memorial Day weekend travel gets underway. AAA is estimating that more than 42 million people will travel by car, plane or public transit this holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Passenger opens plane door mid-flight
Cellphone video captured the frightening moments after a passenger apparently opened an emergency exit door during a flight over South Korea. The plane landed safely, and that passenger is in police custody. Robert Sumwalt, a CBS News transportation and safety consultant and the former chairman of National Transportation Safety Board, joins us with more.
Best destinations for family trips abroad
Exposing your kids to other cultures can be an amazing learning experience for both parent and child, but choosing a family-friendly destination can be a challenge. Editor-in-chief of Travel and Leisure, Jacqui Gifford, has more on that. (Disclosure: Jacqui is also married to the vice president and managing editor of CBS News Streaming, Rob Gifford.)
Americans visit London; Germany in recession
CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has today's MoneyWatch International, keeping an eye on where Americans are traveling internationally, and why the fourth biggest economy in the world, Germany, is falling on tough times.
Airlines prep for record Memorial Day travel
Airlines will be put to the test during Memorial Day weekend's "unofficial" start to the summer travel season. AAA predicts more than three million travelers will fly to their destinations over the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins to discuss how the flight industry has been preparing to handle the rush.
U.S. braces for more than 42 million travelers
More than 42 million people were expected to travel in the U.S. over Memorial Day weekend. Airports have added thousands of employees since last summer, though some are still experiencing flight delays and cancellations. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Record-breaking Memorial Day weekend fuels soaring travel costs
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign; high prices are hitting many Memorial Day travelers.
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Paying the price of vacation inflation
As millions gear up to travel this Memorial Day, the price of travel is hitting many in the wallet. Kris Van Cleave looks at what is driving vacation inflation.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.