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.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
It's been a tough few days for passengers nationwide, including the dozens of delayed and canceled flights at NYC area airports. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has the story.
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Millions of people are expected to hit the roads and the skies today for the 4th of July holiday, and the New York City area is dealing with some unique challenges. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports from Newark Airport.
The 4th of July holiday travel rush is here, with 60.6 million people expected to drive and 5.7 million expected to fly on Wednesday alone. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from Newark Airport.
Flights at Newark Airport had to be slowed Monday evening because of an air traffic controller shortage, according to the FAA.
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms may cause delays and cancelations around the NYC area.
Dr. Fred Cohen, headache specialist and Deshauna Barber, former Miss USA and army veteran join CBS New York to discuss the best ways to manage migraines when traveling this summer.
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
New Yorkers can now access a digital ID, available at LaGuardia and Kennedy airports.
With summer upon us. New York City is already bustling with tourists, public events, and major activities. However, the increased activity also sparks safety concerns. Richard Esposito, CBS Law Enforcement Contributor and Former Deputy Commissioner with the NYPD, shares what people need to keep in mind this summer.
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled Monday at New York City's airports due to severe weather across the country. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Erin Florio, Executive Editor at Conde Nast Traveler joins CBS New York to talk about summer destinations people should know about.
New York City is the third most popular place in the U.S. to travel to this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
The summer travel season is starting off with a bang, with an estimated 2.8 million New Yorkers expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home this weekend. Alec Slatky, Managing Director of Public and Government Affairs at AAA, breaks down the numbers.
From the roads to the skies, CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at the situation at Newark Airport.
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie shares the best and most affordable destinations to check out this summer.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at the best and worst times to travel for the holiday weekend.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
Chef and author Eitan Bernath tells CBS New York all about his new Tastemade series "Eitan Explores: Mexico City." The show explores the Jewish culture of Mexico City.
AAA expects a record number of drivers for Memorial Day weekend and airlines anticipate a potential record number of flyers as 43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Security wait times may be longer, as the airport upgrades its screening technology, according to the TSA.
Bankrate senior industry analyst Ted Rossman joins CBS News New York to discuss the latest travel trend.
Dubai International Airport is urging travelers to stay away as flooding from "a historic weather event" hobbles the arid United Arab Emirates.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
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.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, City Hall and his election committee were hit with the subpoena's last month, CBS New York has learned. Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Sources tell CBS New York the victims got into an argument with their attacker before being slashed around 2:30 a.m. in Morris Park. Christina Fan reports from the scene.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your latest forecast.
If you have that kind of cash, you could do the same -- but should you? Investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi looks into the regulations and other factors.