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Bruno Fernandes helps unwell passenger on flight

Bruno Fernandes has been praised by fellow passengers after the Man United player came to the aid of a man who collapsed during a flight to Lisbon.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

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

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 ...

British Airways says 'tech issue' resolved after delays

Passengers had reported delays, but the airline says flights were not cancelled.

BA flights hit by fresh round of IT problems

Disruption for airline’s passengers amid problems with pilot communication and website going down

Business - Financial Times - November 18

Shake Shack will soon be served on Delta flights. But there's a catch.

Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.

Inside the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket

President-elect Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk are expected to be watching when the sixth test flight of the Super Heavy-Starship is launched Tuesday. CBS News space consultant William ...

SpaceX completes sixth Starship flight, splashes down both booster and spacecraft

SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight to date on Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - November 19

SpaceX successfully launches giant Starship rocket but won’t catch it with mechanical arms – live

Donald Trump joins Elon Musk in Texas for Starship’s sixth test flight. Full story: Trump joins Musk for SpaceX Starship rocket launch The term Starship refers to the entire launch vehicle, ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Recapping Tuesday's SpaceX Starship test flight

SpaceX launched a sixth test flight of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watching. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has a breakdown of the flight.

SpaceX launches Starship on its sixth test flight

SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight, reaching space and splashing down in the Indian Ocean as part of ongoing development of the massive rocket. While the “Super Heavy” booster was ...

6 Airports in Northern Haiti Are Reopened to U.S. Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was allowing air traffic to resume at half a dozen airports in Haiti, but the country’s main flight hub in the capital would remain off limits.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Northern Haiti airports reopened to US flights

U.S. flights to six airports in northern Haiti can resume this week, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The restart comes after the FAA prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Hummingbirds’ Flight Offers Clues to Improve Drones

Scientists study the flight of hummingbirds to design robots for drone warfare.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.

Flying in America has become slower even as official statistics have shown improvement.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

What Thanksgiving food dishes will TSA allow on flights?

Turkey can go in your carry-on bag, but you’re gonna have to check the gravy.

Flights cancelled amid yellow weather warning

The Met Offices issues a yellow fog warning, which is in place until 08:00 GMT on Thursday.

Some early Belfast flights cancelled over fog

Seven early-morning flights due to depart from Belfast City Airport are off due to fog.

‘Dark Tourism’ Appeals to Travelers Captivated by Death

Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.

Tech - Wired - October 31

More toilets will take 'worry' out of London travel

Billie Nicholls, who has ulcerative colitis, says some people don't have the luxury of waiting.

dLocal, Viva Aerobus partner to ease payments for travellers

World - Yahoo News - November 8

India will not travel to Champions Trophy, say hosts Pakistan

India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.

How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card

Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision.

Business - The New York Times - November 15

NBA: Tatum traveled before hitting game winner

Jayson Tatum traveled moments before making the deciding 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to give the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Thanksgiving travel: What to know ahead of the busy weekend

With Thanksgiving just 10 days away, AAA is forecasting nearly 80 million Americans will travel by plains, trains and automobiles. NBC's senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY ...

Thanksgiving Travel Forecasts Hit Record 80 Million

Roads and airports could be jammed this holiday, according to estimates from AAA, which says this year’s total could be the highest ever.

Business - Inc. - November 18

Travel expert on holiday tips to save time and money

Having visited more than 250 cities in 62 countries, Emmy-winning host Samantha Brown shares her top strategies to make holiday travel smoother and more affordable.

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

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.

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 ...

Kuala Lumpur vies with Bangkok and Singapore for region's travellers

World - Yahoo News - November 19

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