American Airlines co-pilot dies

A medical examiner is working to determine how an American Airlines co-pilot died at the controls. The flight from Dallas to Albuquerque had to make an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Mar 31, 2017
• 02:20

O'Hare runway fire

An American Airlines flight caught fire on a runway at O'Hare International Airport. Former NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker spoke to CBSN about why the plane may have ignited.

• Oct 29, 2016
• 02:41

10/28: Evening News

FBI Director James Comey sent a letter to Congress Friday saying that agents on an "unrelated case" had learned of the "existence of emails that appear to be pertinent to the Clinton investigation."; Sam and Mattie have quite a long list of accomplishments. The pair met while competing in the Special Olympics and forged a special bond.

• Oct 28, 2016
• 20:52

O'Hare plane fire

An American Airlines plane bound for Miami never made it off the ground in Chicago. With passengers and crew on board, the plane caught fire on a runway at O'Hare International Airport. Several passengers and one flight attendant suffered injuries. Dean Reynolds reports on what investigators know so far.

• Oct 28, 2016
• 01:50

Plane fire passenger

Hector Cardenas was a passenger on the American Airlines plane that caught fire on the runway at Chicago O'Hare Airport Friday, and he videotaped the evacuation. Cardenas spoke to CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers about what he experienced.

• Oct 28, 2016
• 06:49

O'Hare plane fire

An American Airlines plane erupted into flames on the runway of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. All 170 people on board escaped. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.

• Oct 28, 2016
• 02:42

Housing market grew by 2 percent in February

Housing market grew by 2 percent in February, mainly in the west; American Airlines plans to share their record profits with employees; and you can pre-order the new iPhone today. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner at the New York Stock Exchange.

• Mar 24, 2016
• 01:11

After the terror attacks in Brussels, multiple U.S. airlines are waiving rebooking fees for customers

After the terror attacks in Brussels, multiple U.S. airlines are waiving rebooking fees for customers. Those headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch's Hena Daniels at the New York Stock Exchange.

• Mar 23, 2016
• 01:10

At least six people became ill Wednesday on Flight 109 from London to Los Angeles

American Airlines is investigating a mid-air mystery after at least six people became ill Wednesday on Flight 109 from London to Los Angeles. Witnesses say the jet turned around after a passenger and flight attendant fainted. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jan 28, 2016
• 02:38

Over 100 CEOs meet to talk voter restrictions

In a first-of-its-kind Zoom call, leaders from more than 100 major U.S. companies across industries brainstormed ways to combat the wave of restrictive voter laws sweeping the country. Groups ranging from American Airlines and United to Walmart and AMC Theatres came together virtually in the hopes of fighting voter suppression, making it clear they do not fear reprisals for stepping into politics. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Apr 12, 2021
• 01:40

Prosecutors accuse American Airlines flight attendant Joanne Snow of a mid-air meltdown

Prosecutors accuse American Airlines flight attendant Joanne Snow of a mid-air meltdown. Co-workers say Snow struck other flight attendants and federal marshals on recent trips. Snow is in jail waiting for her next court appearance. Kris Van Cleave reports on how her last flight ended with handcuffs.

• Dec 2, 2015
• 02:17

Airline completing merger with American Airlines, but not before embarking on one last flight

Airline completing merger with American Airlines, but not before embarking on one last flight. CBS News correspondant Juliana Goldman reports.

• Oct 17, 2015
• 02:15

The final US Airways flight leaves San Francisco Friday night, bound for Philadelphia

American and US Airways will complete the final steps of their merger, which creates the nation's biggest domestic carrier. The final US Airways flight leaves San Francisco Friday night, bound for Philadelphia. Kris Van Cleave reports on why some fear there could be a bumpy start to this new era.

• Oct 16, 2015
• 02:41

An autopsy report found that pilot Michael Johnston died of natural causes Monday during a flight from Phoenix to Boston

An autopsy report found that pilot Michael Johnston died of natural causes Monday during a flight from Phoenix to Boston. The co-pilot made an emergency landing in Syracuse, New York. The FAA says just six airline pilots have died during a flight in the past 21 years. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Oct 6, 2015
• 02:32

An American Airlines pilot died in the air, on a flight from Phoenix to Boston

An American Airlines pilot died in the air, on a flight from Phoenix to Boston. The plane was diverted and landed safely in Syracuse, N.Y. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke to CBSN about the incident.

• Oct 5, 2015
• 02:25

Officials say a Chicago-bound American Airlines flight was diverted to Indianapolis after a woman struck another passenger and a flight attendant

Officials say a Chicago-bound American Airlines flight was diverted to Indianapolis after a woman struck another passenger and a flight attendant. The woman was removed from the flight causing a 90-minute delay.

• Sep 15, 2015
• 00:19

Amid signs of a decrease in average fares, American Airlines is backpedaling on plans to add more flights this year

Amid signs of a decrease in average fares, American Airlines is backpedaling on plans to add more flights this year. Also, a recent Gallup poll found 41 percent of Americans check their smart phones a few times an hour.

• Jul 11, 2015
• 01:08

The wing of an aircraft was hit by an American Airlines plane at New York's LaGuardia Airport

The wing of an aircraft was hit by an American Airlines plane at New York's LaGuardia Airport. A passenger who was on the plane joins "CBSN" with what she witnessed.

• Dec 23, 2014
• 04:20

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from LAX to London for 17 hours over Wi-Fi concerns

Passengers on an American Airlines flight from LAX to London were delayed 17 hours after a customer expressed concern over a Wi-Fi network name.

• Oct 28, 2014
• 01:41

Many unused airline flight credits will remain valid into 2022

Major airlines are giving passengers another year to redeem flight credits they haven't used because of COVID-19.

• Mar 26, 2021

The Boeing 757 left San Francisco for Dallas Monday afternoon

The Boeing 757 left San Francisco for Dallas Monday afternoon. An hour into the flight, the crew was forced to turn around after the interior wall panels came apart. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Oct 14, 2014
• 02:22

Regional airline discouraged pilots from getting COVID vaccine

The airline's chief pilot told other pilots they would need to "attempt to schedule later in the month" so the airline could maintain "operational reliability."

• Mar 25, 2021

Asia Cotton was only 11 when her flight, American Airlines flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11

Asia Cotton was only 11 when her flight, American Airlines flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11. Her parents established a scholarship in her honor, and just celebrated the first recipient's graduation. Bruce Leshan from WUSA reports.

• Sep 12, 2014
• 02:05

An American Airlines jet flying from Miami to Paris diverted to Boston Wednesday after a passenger got upset over a reclined seat

An American Airlines jet flying from Miami to Paris diverted to Boston Wednesday after a passenger got upset over a reclined seat. A similar incident happened earlier this week on a United Airlines flight. Anthony Mason reports.

• Aug 29, 2014
• 00:28

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of today's headlines from around the globe

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of today's headlines from around the globe.

• Aug 27, 2014
• 01:37

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