Travelers, airlines gear up for potential cancellations over holiday weekend
Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
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Cancellations are stacking up once again this holiday weekend as U.S. airlines struggle to serve their own customers.
Airline says it expects "some operational challenges" as the ranks of travelers surge over the holiday weekend.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 14,000 pilot openings are projected for each year over the next decade.
The passenger allegedly used the plane's phone to hit a flight attendant, who he said made him "uncomfortable" because he is "homophobic."
A photo of the windshield taken by a passenger showed the glass, though lined with cracks, didn't fall from its frame.
More than 4 million Americans are expected to fly this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and airports nationwide are bracing for the pre-pandemic level of traffic. Errol Barnett has the latest from some Delta Air Lines crews working around the clock during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
The suspect was taken into custody in Oklahoma City after the alleged incident with a flight attendant. The flight was headed to L.A. from Washington, D.C.
A federal grand jury in Seattle indicted a man accused of punching a flight attendant in the face twice and trying to open the cockpit door late last year during a flight from Hawaii to Washington state.
One union is warning that it could have repercussions for the holiday season.
The airline said it has reported more than 600 people to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Health insurers — which once waived costs of treating COVID-19 — are increasingly asking patients to chip in.
Delta Air Lines is instituting a strict new policy aimed at increasing employee vaccinations. CEO Ed Bastian joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the policy and whether there could be stricter policies for passenger vaccination in the future.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said unvaccinated employees who participate in the airline's health care plan will incur an additional $200 monthly fee beginning in November. CBSN's Lana Zak has more.
The average hospital stay for employees with COVID-19 costs the airline $50,000 per person, CEO Ed Bastian said.
A Delta Air Lines flight from California to Georgia was diverted to Oklahoma on Friday night after a passenger became unruly and had to be subdued. Delta confirmed that the passenger was an off-duty flight attendant. Read more here.
The carrier says the passenger was "unruly." "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson says the pilot said the passenger became a threat.
Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has threatened to kill tax benefits for Delta Air Lines over the company's decision to cut ties with the National Rifle Association in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Delta is one of the state's largest employers. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with Republican state Sen. Michael Williams about the reaction to Delta's decision.
Days before Christmas, travelers deal with a travel nightmare after an airport power failure forced hundreds of flight cancellations. Transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more from Atlanta.
Thousands of travelers are still stranded after a massive power outage shut down Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for almost 11 hours on Sunday. Power has been restored but more than 400 flights were still canceled Monday. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN from the airport with an update on conditions.
As Americans finalize their holiday travel plans, terrorists overseas are busy constructing laptop bombs that can be smuggled onto planes. Debora Patta reports.
Delta Air Lines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing the caved-in nose of the plane.
Delta Air Lines offers more than 15,000 flights everyday and carries more than 180 million passengers a year. CEO Ed Bastian, who joined Delta in 1998, took over as chief executive officer in May 2016. Only on "CBS This Morning," Bastian discusses Delta's new in-flight messaging service and the challenges the airline is facing in its Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Delta's new statement called the legislation "unacceptable" with CEO Ed Bastian writing to employees that "the entire rationale for this bill was based on a lie."
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Georgia's new election law and his company's selling of airplane middle seats for the first time in a year.
Delta Air Lines CEO said Georgia's law was based on a lie of "widespread voter fraud" and "this is simply not true."
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
The Iran war is testing the U.S. military's ability to combat Iran's drones in a cost-effective way. Emerging laser tech, designed to zap drones out of the sky, may help.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs. The attacks could also have a cascading effect on other prices.
More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to forecasters.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" as President Trump has claimed Iran is seeking a deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Saturday, Federal Communications Chair Brendan Carr doubled down on his warning that broadcast licenses could be revoked amid President Trump's criticisms of media coverage of the war in Iran.
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
As Kumail Nanjiani took the stage to announce the winner for Best Live-Action Short at the 98th annual Academy Awards, the actor exclaimed: "And the Oscar goes to ... it's a tie."
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas' 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
More than 11.5 million people are under blizzard warnings, another 4.3 million are under winter storm warnings, and about 20.6 million are under an extreme heat watch, according to forecasters.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
U.S. gas prices are surging as the Iran war drives up the global cost of oil. But what exactly accounts for what you pay at the pump?
Planning a trip? Travel experts recommend booking your flight soon as the Iran war drives up airline and ticket costs.
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas' 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Rep. Dan Crenshaw join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, whose term as representative of Texas' 2nd congressional district is set to end following his loss in the Republican primary earlier this month, appeared on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday.
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
The Israel Defense Forces said Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali was responsible for managing weapons operations for the unit within the U.S.-designated terrorist group.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 15, 2026.
The North American box office grossed $9 billion last year, far below pre-pandemic numbers. One survey found only half of Americans said they saw a movie in theaters last year. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
As Kumail Nanjiani took the stage to announce the winner for Best Live-Action Short at the 98th annual Academy Awards, the actor exclaimed: "And the Oscar goes to ... it's a tie."
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
Hosted by Mo Rocca. Featured: Hollywood, the Dream Factory; "Peaky Blinders" actor Cillian Murphy; Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola; John Mayer and McG preserve a Hollywood landmark; a Russian schoolteacher's resistance documented in "Mr. Nobody Against Putin"; and a tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Jocelyn Peters, a beloved third grade teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, was shot to death in her sleep. The crime scene held an unusual clue – something one detective says he had never seen before.
Suspect Christian Barrios, 32, shot two people multiple times Friday night, St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick said.
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, 22, who is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Richard Pulley, 78, says he was forced out of retirement and had to pick up a DoorDash gig after his wife unexpectedly lost her job. Jericka Duncan reports on what happened when one person saw him dropping off her delivery.
Resorts nationwide are dealing with a big drop in international visitors. That's being felt especially hard in Whitefish, Montana, about 60 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Andres Gutierrez reports.
The North American box office grossed $9 billion last year, far below pre-pandemic numbers. One survey found only half of Americans said they saw a movie in theaters last year. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
The CEOs of ten major U.S. airlines are demanding Congress end a funding standoff and pay TSA workers. In a letter, they claim 93% of Americans support paying aviation workers during government shutdowns. Tim McNicholas has more.
A major snowstorm is blasting the Midwest and Great Lakes with blizzard conditions and what could be record snow. Ian Lee has a report on the conditions and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.