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How airlines are handling Thanksgiving travel
TSA plans to screen over 2.8 million flyers on Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, inclement weather is threatening to delay flights. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - 13 hours ago -
What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers
Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Business - The New York Times - November 18 -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy filing means for travelers
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of growing debt and a failed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?
The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees
Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...Top stories - CBS News - 17 hours ago -
U.S. airlines halt travel to Haiti after shots fired at planes
Major U.S. airlines have canceled trips to Haiti after two planes coming from Fort Lauderdale and New York were shot at. CBS News Miami's Tania Francois reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
New rules and regulations for airlines, fliers ahead of Thanksgiving travel
The busiest travel days of the year are right around the corner with millions of people expected to take to the skies for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year's holiday season also coincides with ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62
He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Budget travel icon Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection after mounting losses
The airline hasn't posted an annual profit since 2019 and lost more than $335 million in the first half of the year.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
American Airlines expanding technology, cracking down on line cutting ahead of holiday travel
American Airlines is bolstering its technology to ensure that passengers board only when their assigned group is called as airports prepare for holiday travel, the airline announced in a release ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Thanksgiving air travel peaks; Senate finds 5 U.S. airlines made billions from junk fees
Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day at the airports for those doing Thanksgiving travel this week. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, a newly released Senate report shows a number of U.S. airlines ...Top stories - CBS News - 21 hours ago -
The Best Travel Deals for Black Friday and Travel Tuesday
Our Frugal Traveler columnist waded through the sales, and found some of the best bargains she’s seen in years.Business - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years
The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.Business - The New York Times - November 18 -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection following its failed merger with JetBlue, an engine recall that forced dozens of its jets to be grounded and weaker than expected sales. Spirit ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars
Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
Like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday can be an opportunity to snare big discounts. But how much you benefit may depend on your needs, experts say.Business - CNBC - November 18 -
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel.Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Millions of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving travel
Some people are already getting a headstart on their Thanksgiving travel this weekend, as airports are expected to be packed as the week progresses. More than 70 million people are also expected to ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
The Biggest Travel Debate: Check In or Carry On?
Check in or carry on? Amy Virshup, the Travel editor at The New York Times, and Christine Chung, a Times reporter covering consumer travel, have a debate.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
Rich people are dominating holiday travel
Most hotel guests this holiday season will be people making six-figure incomes, a recent Deloitte survey found.Top stories - NBC News - 1 hour ago -
Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast
European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in faresBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines flight in Dallas
A bullet struck near the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines flight with passengers that was scheduled to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday, the airline said in a statement. Southwest ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating
Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - ABC News - November 18 -
Flights not impacted after Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Failed sales and mergers and an engine recall that forced dozens of jets to be grounded have pushed Spirit Airlines to file for bankruptcy. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
The country’s largest budget carrier will cut its year-end schedule by 20 percent as it struggles to return to profitability.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will affect airfares across the board, whether you fly Spirit or not, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Breaking down why Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, the nation's largest discount airline, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has had at least two failed merger attempts in recent years as it struggled to rebound from ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy means for customers
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with ...Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Spain fines budget airlines $179m and wants ban on hand luggage charges
The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
How Southwest Airlines Lost Its Groove
For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
It’s Not Your Imagination. Airlines Are Padding Flight Times.
Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.Business - The New York Times - 3 hours ago