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Snow storm brings holiday travel disruptions to NYC airports

New York's major airports have seen hundreds of flight cancellations as a significant winter storm descends on the city and neighboring regions. New York City is in line to get 5 to 9 inches (13 to 23 cm) of snow Friday into Saturday, ac...

Bloomberg

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Snow storm brings holiday travel disruptions to NYC airports

Bloomberg

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A year on, doubts remain as Jeju Air crash report is delayed

A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what...

Reuters

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Kazakh city of Aktau recalls the Azerbaijan Airlines crash one year on

A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people died, and 29 survived with injuries.

Euronews

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Turkey's president condoles with Libya after death of army chief

The private jet carrying Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four other officers and three crew members crashed in Turkey on Tuesday after taking off from the capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board

Africanews

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Airports brace for record number of travelers

Airports across the U.S. are preparing for a record number of travelers this year as severe weather threatens holiday travel. Kris Van Cleave has more on how airports are keeping people entertained through delays.

CBS America

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All the European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

Euronews

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Millions flock to airports as Christmas travel hits peak

Since Friday, more than 11.1 million people have passed through TSA checkpoints at airports nationwide. Kris Van Cleave reports from Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS America

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Bystanders pull survivors from wreckage of deadly plane crash

Federal investigators are looking into what caused a deadly plane crash in Galveston Bay, off the Texas coast. A medical plane transporting a child burn victim from Mexico went down with eight people on board. Five were killed, including...

CBS America

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California facing terrible weather as travelers hit the roads and skies for the holidays

AAA expects the number of winter holiday travelers to break records this year, but folks in California will have to brave heavy rain, snow and strong winds to get where they're going.

CBS America

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Libyan army's chief dies in plane crash in Turkey

The Libyan army's chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died in a plane crash after leaving Turkey's capital Ankara, the prime minister of Libya's internationally-recognized government said, adding that four others were on the je...

Reuters

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Small plane makes emergency landing with first use of Autoland system

For the first time, an automatic landing system called Autoland was used to land a plane in Colorado after pilots reported losing cabin pressure mid-flight. The safety system activated itself and took control of the aircraft to land it.

CBS News

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Flair Airlines denies couple from boarding with an infant and pets

Ryan Coulson and Rebecca Bordeiasu were denied boarding on their Flair Airlines flight after being notified the airline had implemented a new internal policy stating a passenger cannot fly with both a pet and an infant.

CBC News

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Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq receives first Airbus A321neo XLR

With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations.

Euronews

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Labour negotiations at several airlines could lead to travel disruptions

Canada's air travel industry is looking at a flurry of labour contract negotiations in 2026, which could mean more disruptions for travellers.

CBC News

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Plane lands itself after cockpit emergency

A plane landed at Colorado's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport without a pilot's help in what appears to be the first real-world use of new safety technology. Kris Van Cleave has details.

CBS America

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All the European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

Euronews

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Airports brace for last big travel rush of the year

More than 122 million people are expected to travel over the holiday period, AAA estimates. But there have already been some major delays and cancellations. Kris Van Cleave is tracking the latest travel trends.

CBS America

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Christmas travel chaos: European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

Euronews

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Whose Christmas flights could be impacted by weather?

For those of you hitting the skies to see family or friends this Christmas week, the weather may have plans to impede your progress. The West in particular should see days of inclement weather, with the Northeast seeing a separate storm ...

The Weather Channel

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Plane crash kills NASCAR driver, family

Seven people were killed, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife and children, in a plane crash in North Carolina. Investigators hope to find clues about why it happened on the cockpit voice recorder. Cristian Benavides ...

CBS News

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Airport strikes to hit major European hubs this Christmas

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behavior’ of low-paying employers.

Euronews

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Retired NASCAR driver and family among 7 killed in plane crash

Seven people on a business jet that crashed at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina have died, the State Highway Patrol said. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, his wife Cristina and their two children were among those on the plane...

CBS America

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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle killed in plane crash with family

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, Cristina, and their kids were killed Thursday in a North Carolina plane crash. Captain Laura Einsetler joins CBS News to discuss the crash.

CBS News

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Sentient Jet President Alan Walsh on the rise of private jet aviation

Alan Walsh, President of Sentient Jet, says travelers are flying bigger and longer, valuing experiential travel and enjoying the holiday experience. He speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close."

Bloomberg

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European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

Euronews

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U.S. admits liability in fatal Black Hawk-American Airlines crash

The U.S. Justice Department said late on Wednesday (December 17) the federal government was liable in the fatal January 29 collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet that killed 67 people near Reagan Wa...

Reuters

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Winter weather hampering travel plans for millions of Americans

Travelers dealt with slowdowns at airports Sunday thanks to the arctic blast affecting parts of the country. Nicole Valdes reports.

CBS America

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Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance

When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.

CBS America

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United Airlines flight loses engine during liftoff, sparks brush fire

A United Airlines jetliner lost one of its engines during liftoff from Washington's Dulles Airport bound for Tokyo.

CBS News