Tips on booking 2025 holiday plans as travel could break records again
With the holiday season quickly approaching, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on when to get the best deals for holiday travel.
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With the holiday season quickly approaching, CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has tips on when to get the best deals for holiday travel.
Callouts among TSA workers are surging as the workers deemed essential are asked to continue showing up despite not being paid. Labor leaders are pushing for a deal so workers can start collecting checks again. Jan Carabeo reports from Philadelphia International Airport, where things are running smoothly.
Is adding travel insurance truly worth it? In some cases, yes, but a South Jersey woman learned that when she needed it, getting a refund was not nearly as easy as she expected it to be.
A reports shows airplane passengers can suffer from toxic exposure if jet engine fumes leak into the cabin, and potentially cause further damage. Stephanie Stahl reports.
U.S. airlines are required to automatically issue you a refund — not vouchers — if they cancel your flight for any reason and you don't rebook.
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike said there's going to be more cars on the road than there were in 2024, this Labor Day weekend. Turnpike officials also said a whopping estimated 3 million drivers will use the turnpike during the holiday weekend.
TSA is expecting about 17.5 million travelers at its checkpoints through Wednesday. Meanwhile, Americans driving to their destinations will find cheaper gas prices this year.
Wawa will open its first-ever prototype travel center store in Hope Mills, North Carolina at the end of August.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
A New Jersey mom and educator is getting ready for her dream vacation to the Philippines thanks to the Lisa Marzullo Fly Again Foundation, which sends breast cancer patients to their dream destinations.
Amtrak's new high-speed NextGen Acela trains will soon begin operating between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
Philly will be in the spotlight in 2026. Here's what's new and approved ahead of all of the big 2026 events.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
People are soaking up the sun in Ocean City, NJ, as Memorial Day 2025 comes to a close. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports from the boardwalk and details the best time for you to get home.
With the unofficial start to the summer travel season underway, that dream vacation can turn into a nightmare if you're not careful.
From the Jersey Shore to the Poconos, thousands of people were on the roads Friday in the Philadelphia-area. Nikki DeMentri reports.
From the Jersey Shore to the Poconos, thousands of people were on the roads Friday in the Philadelphia-area.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
A remote monitoring device helps heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live a fuller life. Stephanie Stahl reports.
After multiple air traffic control outages, the number of flights coming in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport will be reduced by about 25 percent. A new FAA order will limit the airport to 28 arrivals and 28 departures per hour for now. Wakisha Bailey breaks down the reasons for the change.
Signs greeted travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday, now that the real ID requirements are in effect.
The Trump Administration says the May 7 Real ID deadline is firm and not moving. After that, travelers without Real ID may not be able to fly, and it will take much longer to get through security. Howard Monroe breaks down what you need to know if you haven't gotten your Real ID yet.
A group of Philadelphia-area families are embracing a change in their plans. Their trip to Rome will coincide with Pope Francis' funeral, giving them the opportunity to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
Students and families from Chester County are preparing for a trip to Rome, where they hope to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home were a resident and a staff member.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
At Montgomery County's Glencairn Museum, visitors will find an array of Christmas nativity scenes that reflect cultures from around the globe.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bristol Township Police said two women, one resident and one staff member, were killed in a pair of explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home on December 23. In an update Wednesday, police said the cause of the blast is still under investigation.
The aftermath of a pair of violent explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania came into clearer view Wednesday as federal investigators begin their examination of the blast and fire that killed two people and injured at least 20 others.
Inside Montgomery County's Glencairn Museum, visitors will find an array of Christmas nativity scenes that reflect cultures from around the globe.
Crews are working to fill and repave a section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia where a sinkhole formed.
Christmas Day won't be cold enough for snow, but we're tracking snow, sleet and freezing rain that could impact travel on your Friday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest.