Families who want to sit together on flights might be getting a break
The Department of Transportation wants airlines to make seating families together easier — which could disrupt their practice of upselling seats.
Airlines add new international routes
As airlines try to stabilize their schedules, new international routes could set them up for a good fourth quarter and next summer's anticipated demand.
What to know about getting a refund for a canceled flight
More consumers complained to the Department of Transportation about refunds than about lost luggage, delays or overbooking.
Why is there a pilot shortage? It wasn't just the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global airline industry leaders were predicting a coming shortage well before the pandemic hit.
Smaller cities set to lose service as airlines pull back
Rising fuel costs and pilot salaries mean that 50-seat regional jets are no longer profitable for airlines to fly — and smaller airports are on the chopping block.
Baggage piles up as Europe fights air travel delays, staffing shortages
Travelers to the EU likely won't see air travel get better until October.
When will airlines be back on track?
Staffing shortages and weather delays disrupted thousands of flights over the July 4 holiday. It could take weeks for airlines to stabilize schedules.
What's ahead for travelers during July 4 "airmageddon"
The Department of Transportation is considering new rules that would hold airlines accountable for their flight schedules and make them better compensate passengers.
What insurance travelers need — and which to skip
Don't buy travel insurance from your travel provider, and skip the insurance checkbox when booking your trip online.
Why using frequent flyer miles is getting harder — and what travelers can do
As demand for travel soars and airlines cut flights and routes, airlines are less willing to displace revenue passengers.
How resort fees can drive up the cost of a hotel stay
These fees can surprise travelers at checkout, since many hotels don't readily disclose these fees when travelers make a reservation or at check-in.
Summer travel deals are few and far between — but here's how to save
Despite high gas prices and skyrocketing airfares, there are a few options for smart travelers.
Fewer flights and higher fares aren't keeping travelers at home
Six weeks ago, a roundtrip fare between Los Angeles and San Francisco — a flight that lasts about 38 minutes — was $93. Last week, that same flight cost $350.
Hurricane Sandy gives boating industry a boost
Nearly $650 million are being written by insurance companies to boat owners who are looking to get back on the water
The truth about "preferred seating" on planes
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg: They're not always all they're cracked up to be, even though passengers pay more for them