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Southwest Airlines ends open seating, introduces red-eye flights
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
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The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
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Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
A Thai hospital treating people injured by turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight from London says 20 remain in intensive care.
Former Spirit AeroSystems worker Santiago Paredes was responsible for checking 737 Max fuselages before they were shipped to Boeing.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Alaska Airlines has reached a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines, the companies announced Sunday. The airlines said the move will unlock more travel destinations for flyers.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson caused a San Francisco-bound flight to make an emergency diversion to Oregon, authorities said.
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
The Monos x Magnolia luggage collection looks good enough to eat.
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
Thousands of flight delays and cancellations rippled across the U.S. early Wednesday after computer outage led to a grounding order for all departing aircraft by the Federal Aviation Administration. The stop order was lifted just before 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
Southwest Airlines anticipates a money-losing quarter after a holiday debacle led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and thousands of people being stranded.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
Customs and Border Patrol released the woman after seizing the giraffe and zebra bones.
Los Angeles International Airport officials expect Friday to be one of the peak travel days of the season. More than 200,000 people are expected at LAX each day between now and New Year's Day.
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, people at the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday were making their way to different destinations across the world to be with friends and family. Rick Montanez reports.
Thanksgiving is just days away, and some of you may have to travel with food. There are some rules you'll need to follow if you plan to fly.
Mack Rutherford made a stop in Orange County on Monday for lunch and fuel. He talked to CBSLA Orange County Reporter Michele Gile about his journey.
The House voted to restore abortion access nationwide after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month.
Montana is one of the 20 states that is banned by California for state-funded travel because of its anti-LGBTQ policies. Other states on that list include Alabama, Florida and West Virginia. While California has banned state-funded travel to these states, there is no restriction on personal travel. Tom Wait reports.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
An Orange County woman who beat her 2-year-old stepson so badly that he was left with severe brain damage and paralysis of his entire left side has been sentenced to 12 years to life in prison, plus another seven years.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
The victim, only identified as a 48-year-old homeless man, was struck by an SUV on Aug. 3 at around 9:30 p.m., police said.
The incident happened early Friday morning in the 1300 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to police.
An Orange County woman who beat her 2-year-old stepson so badly that he was left with severe brain damage and paralysis of his entire left side has been sentenced to 12 years to life in prison, plus another seven years.
The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the Hezbollah militant group and Israeli military started trading strikes on Oct. 8.
Comedian Perry Kurtz who was enjoying his Thursday evening routine of comedy and karaoke, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street.
The victim, only identified as a 48-year-old homeless man, was struck by an SUV on Aug. 3 at around 9:30 p.m., police said.
The former "General Hospital," 37, star was fatally shot in May in downtown Los Angeles. He had just finished his bartending shift and was walking to his car.
An Orange County woman who beat her 2-year-old stepson so badly that he was left with severe brain damage and paralysis of his entire left side has been sentenced to 12 years to life in prison, plus another seven years.
The victim, only identified as a 48-year-old homeless man, was struck by an SUV on Aug. 3 at around 9:30 p.m., police said.
Police released footage of the crash on Friday, which shows the moments that the woman hurtles onto the street after being hit by the car on Van Nuys Boulevard.
Family members say that the victim suffered a head injury when he was attacked in Koreatown in late July.
The California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a suspect wanted for tinted windows that are too dark.
An Orange County woman who beat her 2-year-old stepson so badly that he was left with severe brain damage and paralysis of his entire left side has been sentenced to 12 years to life in prison, plus another seven years.
A criminal investigation led detectives to what authorities describe as a "clandestine drug lab" in Fountain Valley, where they discovered hundreds of thousands of pills and equipment for manufacturing drugs, according to police.
Seismologists said Southern California is experiencing increased earthquake activity a day after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook homes across LA.
Anthony Palos was last seen driving a white 2016 Toyota Camry away from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Orange County schools Irvine Valley College in Irvine and Saddleback College in Mission Viejo were ranked No. 6 and No. 14, respectively, while Riverside County's Moreno Valley College came in at No. 12.
The incident happened early Friday morning in the 1300 block of W. Mission Boulevard, according to police.
The southbound 71 Freeway in Chino and Chino Hills will be closed for the entire weekend starting Friday night.
The crash left an 8-year-old boy dead and three of his siblings with serious injuries as they were on their way to school early May 16 in Riverside.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the fires.
The officer tasered the clerk before beating him with a baton 16 times. His attorney said the cop broke bones in both of his legs.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Ross Palombo digs through the numbers to give the bigger picture behind California fundraising for both presidential candidates.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in a training incident involving two helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon, police in Reno, Nevada, said.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Oarfish have a reputation as harbingers of disasters — and this one was spotted just two days before a 4.4 quake rattled Los Angeles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
Newsom signed a package of bills Friday targeting organized retail theft and other property crimes that will include stricter punishments for repeat offenders.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her advisers have not responded to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with an offer to meet or shown interest in the proposal, according to one source.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
One French sports official says "nothing has been put into place" by Paris Olympics organizers to avoid or handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Angel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women's Soccer League team.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Gavin Lux continued his resurgence with three RBIs, Teoscar Hernandez hit a home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers got past standout rookie Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday night.
Mickey Moniak hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning, Logan O'Hoppe snapped an 0-for-29 slump with a tying homer in the fourth and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves to stop their three-game losing streak.
Mookie Betts and Kevin Kiermaier homered in a five-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to beat the skidding St. Louis Cardinals 7-6.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow tendinitis.
Marco Reus is heading to Major League Soccer after a lengthy career in his native Germany.
The public's thirst for true-crime cases is likely behind the fascination with the 2002 murder of pregnant Laci Peterson and the 2004 conviction of her adulterous husband Scott, which are featured in two new documentary series.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
At Monday's ceremony, Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife and children, his parents and other family members and said he was "Very grateful to be included in this."
According to park officials, the size of the Avengers Campus at Disneyland will double with two brand new attractions, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is set to finally debut and a new "Coco" ride will hit Disney California Adventure.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
With the new school year off and running, we take an inside look at some toys and activities offering kids some fun, and maybe even a little education, once they get home. All the toys featured can be found on TheToyInsider.com.
Warmer weather will be upon us this weekend even as Saturday starts off foggy and cloudy across much of the Southland. Triple-digit temperatures are expected to return to some inland areas while most of the region will see highs in the 80s with slightly cooler conditions along the coast.
Going back to school can be stressful for kids, from navigating social fears and anxieties to getting back into the grind of academic coursework and responsibilities. Dr. Sabrina Renteria, a board-certified child psychiatrist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, explains what parents can do to help.
Inside the equipment room for the Los Angeles Chargers, we got an up-close look at all the work that goes into getting helmets, footballs and all of the team's equipment ready for Game Day. The Chargers' second preseason game, against cross-town rival LA Rams, kicks off at 4:05 p.m. PST Saturday, Aug. 17.
Two smash-and-grab robberies hit 7-Eleven stores in the Hollywood area Friday night in the latest string of such heists. The crimes come just as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation cracking down on retail thefts across California. Kara Finnstrom reports.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.