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What to know about Southwest Airlines ending open seating

Southwest Airlines, long known for its open boarding policy, is rolling out assigned seating for the first time. The change marks a major shift as the carrier caters to growing demand for premium travel options, allowing passengers to pa...

CBS News

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Sudan's Khartoum airport faces third day of drone attacks

Drone strikes hit Sudan's army-controlled capital and its airport for a third consecutive day. The RSP paramilitary is being blamed.

Al Jazeera

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Weather balloon may have smashed United Airlines windshield

The mystery of what shattered the windshield of a United Airlines flight last week may be solved. A California company says one of its weather balloons likely collided with the plane that was flying from Denver to Los Angeles.

The Weather Channel

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Weather balloon may have cracked United plane windshield

A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City last week after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield, and a weather balloon may have been what caused the crack, according to the company that owns the b...

CBS America

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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, killing two staff

Two Hong Kong airport security staff were killed early on Monday (October 20) after a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway on landing, and pushed their vehicle into the sea.

Reuters

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Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway in Hong Kong

A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said.

Africanews

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'Cash grab': Airline announces non-reclining seats

WestJet is facing criticism after announcing plans to squeeze in more seats — and making reclining a paid feature. Here’s what’s changing and why some travellers are calling it a 'cash grab.'

CBC News

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Is it safe to fly amid the government shutdown?

With the government shutdown affecting critical airport workers, some travelers are wondering if it is safe to fly right now. TSA officers and air traffic controllers are classified as essential workers, meaning they must continue to wor...

CBS America

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Morocco expands aerospace sector with new Safran engine complex

King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan attended the foundation stone-laying for Safran Group’s new aircraft engine complex near Casablanca. The project marks Morocco’s growing ambitions in aerospace manufacturing and strength...

Africanews

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Belgium national strikes to affect thousands of travellers

Belgium’s upcoming national strike is expected to spark chaos across the country, as two main airports confirm hundreds of flights have been cancelled.

Euronews

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NTSB, FAA gather evidence from California chopper crash

The crushed cockpit of a helicopter is still resting where it crashed Saturday in Huntington Beach, California, south of Los Angeles. Investigators from the NTSB and FAA gathered evidence from the mangled wreckage to figure out what went...

CBS America

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Caution when traveling with certain batteries

Fire safety specialists stress the importance of battery care during holiday air travel and at home.

Scripps News

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Government shutdown brings air traffic control staffing issues

The government shutdown is bringing more staffing issues at air traffic control facilities across the country.

CBS America

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Trump may stop Chinese airlines flying over Russia on way to U.S.

The Trump administration proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on flights to and from the United States, saying the practice puts American carriers at a disadvantage.

Reuters

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Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed in Aktau on 25 December 2024 while on a flight from Baku to Grozny.

Euronews

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Delta sees strong demand into 2026 on premium travel boost

Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter and predicted continued robust demand into next year. Benedikt Kammel reports on Bloomberg Television.

Bloomberg

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Aviation less safe during any government shutdown, union warns

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has led to major delays and staffing shortages at airports, raising safety concerns. The flight attendants’ union says reduced oversight and overworked crews are putting additional strain on the aviat...

CBS America

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Why the government shutdown is playing into travel delays

Earlier this week, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said one of the reasons for staffing shortages at airports is that a growing number of air traffic controllers have been calling in sick. Those controllers don't know when they'll ge...

CBS America

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Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

Police in Germany will soon be allowed to shoot down drones that are violating German airspace. The cabinet agreed the law after disruptions to airports across Europe — including Germany — by rogue drones. The legislation still requires ...

DW News

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Government shutdown, staffing issues lead to flight delays

Some air traffic control staffing issues and bad weather are affecting flight delays as the government shutdown enters its eighth day. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more details.

CBS America

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Travelers face delays as shutdown worsens flight chaos

The U.S. government shutdown has deepened nationwide travel disruptions, with air traffic control shortages causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. As the shutdown enters its seventh day, major airports are struggling to keep...

CBS America

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Government shutdown affecting air travel nationwide

The U.S. federal government shutdown is affecting air travel nationwide.

Scripps Local

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Planes forced to abort landings in Storm Amy winds

What was once Hurricane Humberto became Storm Amy as it swept into the United Kingdom, Ireland and parts of northern Europe. The storm caused chaos at airports. Those flights that made it into the air had a tough time getting back on the...

The Weather Channel

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Munich Airport reopens after second closure due to suspected drones

Authorities said delays were expected to continue throughout Saturday despite the reopening.

Euronews

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Ethiopian Airlines pressing ahead with global plans

Ethiopian Airlines is pressing ahead with plans to expand its global network. The airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew says while challenges over delayed aircraft deliveries remain, the carrier remains committed to opening new routes.

Bloomberg

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Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure

Germany's Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia,...

France 24

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Two Delta jets crash while taxiing at New York airport

Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at New York's LaGuardia Airport. CBS news producer Joey Anunnziato was onboard.

CBS America

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Two regional jets collide on tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Two regional jets crashed into each other on the tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport when the wing of one aircraft hit the front end of another. One flight attendant was injured.

CBS America

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Who will be impacted by Spirit Airlines cuts?

This week, Spirit Airlines will end service to nearly a dozen cities. It is laying off staff, grounding planes and slashing its flight schedule. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave explains what it means for everyone who flies.

CBS America

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Denmark's Aalborg airport closes again over suspected drone attack

Suspected drone activity disrupted Denmark's Aalborg airport for the second time within 24 hours on Thursday evening, after Copenhagen alerted NATO and the EU over a similar "hybrid attack" the day before.

Euronews