http://www.cbsnews.com en-us 5 Read the latest Travel headlines on CBS News, covering news stories, videos and pictures of world and US news, as well as news in politics, health, sports and business. Copyright 2013 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved Wed, 22 May 2013 12:27:08 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57585665/spirit-airlines-ceo-were-the-mcdonalds-of-airlines/ After last-place Consumer Reports ranking, Baldanza defends airline as best in price, says customers - like fast food chain's - know what they're getting http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57585665/spirit-airlines-ceo-were-the-mcdonalds-of-airlines/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:27:08 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57585250/sullenberger-one-pilot-commercial-flights-ludicrous-idea/ Capt. Chesley Sullenberger criticizes reported efforts to ground co-pilots, says if he didn't have co-pilot "Miracle on Hudson" flight wouldn't have been http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57585250/sullenberger-one-pilot-commercial-flights-ludicrous-idea/ Mon, 20 May 2013 08:31:52 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57581555/plane-travel-by-the-pound-samoa-air-says-charging-passengers-by-weight-is-paying-off/ Airline's reported profits up 20 percent since pay-by-weight system began; CEO says airline only has weight to sell, "it's a product" http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57581555/plane-travel-by-the-pound-samoa-air-says-charging-passengers-by-weight-is-paying-off/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:46:22 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50144320n Peter Greenberg tells us why traveling by bus has become so popular and the advantages to taking a bus over a plane. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50144320n Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:59:00 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57574817/potato-people-help-airlines-with-challenge-of-getting-wi-fi-off-the-ground/ Inside look: Boeing is turning to taters to simulate human interference, speeding up weeks-long process of testing Internet on planes http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57574817/potato-people-help-airlines-with-challenge-of-getting-wi-fi-off-the-ground/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:25:09 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505363_162-57574815/carnival-cruise-troubles-sen-issues-new-call-for-cruise-regulations/ N.Y. Sen. Chuck Schumer pushing for back-up measures, full refunds following wave of emergency situations aboard cruise ships http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505363_162-57574815/carnival-cruise-troubles-sen-issues-new-call-for-cruise-regulations/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:22:11 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50142586n Orchid lovers are descending on the New York Botanical Garden for a dazzling display of some of the most gorgeous and popular flowers on the planet. Elaine Quijano reports. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50142586n Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:25:20 EDT http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141966n Travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses what effect the government's massive spending cuts will have on the F.A.A. and Americans traveling in the near future. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141966n Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:31:18 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57571035/travel-could-get-tougher-if-budget-ax-falls/ Potential "Domino effect" of long lines, flight delays and cutbacks on flights may be seen if massive government spending cuts occur http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57571035/travel-could-get-tougher-if-budget-ax-falls/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:09:03 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141683n The massive spending cuts, or sequester, looming over Washington will make deep cuts in the FAA budget, slashing jobs for TSA security and air traffic controllers. Elaine Quijano reports, and then, CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses how service will likely be affected. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141683n Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:59:13 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141607n No one likes flight delays or cancellations to leave them stranded in an airport. Peter Greenberg has a list of airports that make those delays less stressful for you and your family. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141607n Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:52:13 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57569846/exec-loses-job-after-allegedly-slapping-toddler-on-plane/ Minn. woman says fellow passenger hurled racial slur at her 2-year-old son before striking him in face; man faces federal assault charge http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57569846/exec-loses-job-after-allegedly-slapping-toddler-on-plane/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:36:13 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141165n With Boeing having major issues with its lithium-ion batteries in its new Dreamliner passenger planes, Airbus plans to remove those same batteries from its upcoming planes to avoid delays. Sharyl Attkisson reports. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50141165n Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:58:49 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57567423/787-dreamliner-batteries-called-an-unreasonable-risk-as-passenger-flight-cargo/ Regulation to allow lithium ion batteries to be carried as cargo on passenger flights a concern for aviation expert http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57567423/787-dreamliner-batteries-called-an-unreasonable-risk-as-passenger-flight-cargo/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:19:20 EST http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50140257n CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg takes a look at New Orleans beyond the French Quarter and po' boys -- to enjoy the city as the locals do. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50140257n Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:13:14 EST