Kathryn Krupnik

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kiki Intarasuwan |Kathryn Krupnik

After a Delta flight made an emergency landing in Atlanta in February, a maintenance crew found there was barely any or possibly "no oil visible" in the aircraft's right engine, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released Wednesday. Delta Air Lines Flight 876 was bound for South Carolina after it took off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Feb. 24.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kris Van Cleave |Kelsie Hoffman |Kathryn Krupnik

Following their own tragedy, one family is hoping to help save others from a hidden danger while traveling. In 2023, John Heathco and his girlfriend, Abby, were supposed to be enjoying a long weekend by the beach in Mexico, but within hours of getting to their hotel, they felt like something was off. "They had a couple tacos and some guacamole by the pool, went back to the room and started feeling awful," said Chuck Heathco, father of John.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Kris Van Cleave |Kathryn Krupnik |Kelsie Hoffman

Tips on spring break travel With spring break in full swing, airlines and airports say they expect to be busier this season, which covers most of March and April, compared to prior years. The TSA expects a 5% jump in flyers over last year. At Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, the country's second busiest airport, that means 4.8 million flyers over the next several weeks.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Kris Van Cleave |Kathryn Krupnik

2 hours agoSouthwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy ticketsIt's happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It's a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost …3 hours agoMajor U.S. airlines warn consumers aren't spendingThree of the largest U.S. airlines have cut their revenue or earnings forecasts since Monday's market close, with all citing weakening consumer …

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Kris Van Cleave |Kathryn Krupnik

Southwest Airlines boasts that its passengers' "bags fly free" — but not for long. Starting May 28 — just in time for the busy summer travel season -- only Southwest's most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags. Frequent flyer A-List Members, Southwest-branded credit card holders and other select customers will be allowed one checked bag.