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Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected

Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month.

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Trump declares Venezuela's airspace closed

President Trump intensified his pressure campaign on Venezuela on Saturday. He posted that the airspace around the country is "closed in its entirety." It comes amid growing pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to step down.

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Trump's call to close Venezuelan airspace stirs confusion in Caracas

U.S. President Donald Trump says the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety," but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and confusion in Caracas as Washington ramps up pressure on Presid...

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Trump says Venezuela airspace to be shut as tensions rise

United States President Donald Trump has said the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed “in its entirety”, as tensions between the countries escalate. There was no immediate response by Venezuela to Trump’s social medi...

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Taking a trip back through history with Delta

The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, is packed with historical items from the company's earliest days in the air. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a trip down memory lane with a special peek inside the museum's archives.

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Major software update for Airbus A320 may disrupt air travel

Airbus warns of potential travel disruptions after announcing an urgent software update for its operational A320 series aircraft. In an incident last month, a computer malfunction caused a plane to suddenly nosedive.

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Airlines scramble to comply with emergency Airbus software update

Thousands of Airbus A320s, the world's top-selling commercial airliner, require an immediate software update, which Airbus warns could cause flight disruptions. Kris Van Cleave has more details.

CBS News

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Airbus rush to update A320 software after plane's sudden altitude drop

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial aircraft after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a Jet...

France 24

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Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening holiday travel

Europe's Airbus says it is ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely-used A320 family of jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global fleet, threatening upheaval during the busiest travel weekend of the year in t...

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Royal Air Maroc unveils special fares for CAN 2025 supporters

By easing travel costs, Royal Air Maroc hopes to boost turnout and enhance the atmosphere in stadiums nationwide, making the 2025 CAN a unifying celebration for African supporters.

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2009 Air France crash: French appeals trial nears verdict

An eight-week trial in Paris is concluding over the 2009 Air France crash that killed all 228 on board, as prosecutors urge the appeals court to overturn a lower court’s decision that cleared Air France and Airbus of corporate manslaught...

France 24

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Venezuela withdraws operating permits for six airlines

The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks...

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Delta captain surprises grandfather, piloting his flight

Delta captain Malik Sinegal surprised his grandfather, flying the man who raised him for the first time, and fulfilling a promise he made as a young boy to one day pilot his grandpa's flight. Kris Van Cleave reports.

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Airlines prepare for heavy U.S. Thanksgiving holiday traffic

Over 80 million people are expected to travel in the US this Thanksgiving. Despite a recent 43-day government shutdown that disrupted airports, authorities and airlines say they are ready for heavy holiday traffic.

France 24

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Belgium faces third day of national strike

Belgium’s third and final day of a national strike on Wednesday grounded most flights at Brussels Airport and disrupted public transport. The unions protest Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s pension and labor reforms, with Charleroi Airport...

France 24

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Storms and snow could cause Thanksgiving travel delays for millions

From lake-effect snow to thunderstorms to an atmospheric river, here's a rundown of all the weather patterns across the U.S. that could affect your travel plans from Wednesday to Black Friday.

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Airlines battle poor weather to get Americans home for Thanksgiving

The nation's airlines are battling storms and winter weather, working around the clock to get Americans home for the Thanksgiving holiday. Kris Van Cleave reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

CBS America

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Some Thanksgiving travelers opting for trains to avoid busy traffic

Amtrak is predicting a record number of Thanksgiving week passengers this year. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.

CBS America

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Travelers stranded in Venezuela as airlines halt flights

Growing tension between Venezuela and the U.S. has left hundreds of travelers stranded as airlines cancel flights.

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Unofficial start to Thanksgiving travel season

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said air traffic controller staffing is back to "levels that we had before the shutdown" as Thanksgiving travel picks up. However, weather could cause delays in some parts of the country.

CBS America

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FAA expects busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years

The Federal Aviation Administration expects the 2025 Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years. CBS News reporter Karen Hua joins from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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Nearly 18 million people expected to fly for Thanksgiving

Nearly 18 million people are projected to fly between Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 for Thanksgiving travel, according to the TSA. Meanwhile, the FAA predicts it will be the busiest Thanksgiving in terms of scheduled flights in the last 15 years. K...

CBS America

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African nations join coalition levying taxes on luxury air travel

A coalition of 13 countries has announced new taxes on luxury air travel, applying to private jets as well as business and first-class tickets. Most of the members are from the Global South.

Africanews

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Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing

An estimated 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the next week, according to AAA, and 18 million people are expected to fly, the TSA projects. Here's how to navigate the Thanksgiving rush.

CBS America

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What to expect for Thanksgiving travel as flyers flock to airports

It may not be their intention, but millions of people left their homes, headed for a spot in the record books, for most Americans traveling for Thanksgiving. Kris Van Cleave reports the big holiday getaway is underway.

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Thanksgiving travel rush kicks off

Thanksgiving travel rush has kicked off. More than 31 million travelers are expected to fly leading up to Dec. 1. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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Dramatic photos show UPS plane on fire before crash in new NTSB report

Federal investigators released their preliminary report on the deadly crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky.

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NTSB releases preliminary report on UPS plane crash

The National Transportation Safety Board released a 12-page preliminary report on what is known about the UPS plane crash near the Louisville airport. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

CBS America

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Why are airports shuttering over drone sightings?

Airports in Europe are seeing a sharp rise in drone-related disruptions, analysis by The Cube shows. What are these drones interrupting passengers, and who's behind them?

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New PSA asks flyers to show some manners this holiday season

A new campaign from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks to get air passengers to treat each other with a bit more civility during the holiday travel season.

CBS America