Bri Buckley
CBS News Miami
Bri Buckley is an Emmy-nominated reporter who joined the CBS News Miami team in April 2025, bringing with her nearly a decade of broadcast journalism experience.
Bri is no stranger to South Florida. Before joining CBS News Miami, she was a morning show reporter at WTVJ, where she covered fast-moving breaking news stories across the region. Her career has also taken her to several Ohio newsrooms, including those in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, and Zanesville, where she served in both reporting and anchoring roles.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Bri was raised as a proud military brat while her father served in the United States Air Force. Her upbringing across various parts of the U.S. sparked the curiosity and people skills that ultimately led her to pursue journalism.
She is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University.
Some of Bri's most meaningful assignments have taken her from Washington, D.C., where she documented veterans' stories on an Honor Flight, to a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier at sea, where she highlighted the lives of local servicemembers. She is deeply passionate about telling impactful stories and advocating for underserved communities.
Outside the newsroom, Bri enjoys exploring the beauty of South Florida with her husband, son, and their dog.
Have a story idea? Connect with Bri on social media or send her an email.
Contact Bri Buckley: Email | X | Facebook | Instagram
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Airlines say AI won't set fares by passenger. Experts aren't so sure.
Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. It's no secret that airline pricing can be opaque and confusing to many travelers – even to experts. When I spoke to William J. McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, we joked that one of the worst questions an aviation expert can get asked at a party is, 'how do I find a good deal on airfare?' The answer is usually best represented by the shrugging emoji: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ However, flight pricing is getting a renewed round of attention after Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta Air Lines, acknowledged on the company's earnings call last month that the airline is testing a new AI tool to help set its fares. Panic from consumers, advocates and even lawmakers naturally ensued as the specter of a new way for corporations to squeeze every penny out of us appeared on the horizon. For now, Delta (and other airlines) insist that they're not using AI to make prices truly individualized, but as technology gets more sophisticated, the already-dynamic pricing model used in the aviation industry is likely to get more granular. How do airlines price tickets today? Again, I say: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 'This is such an opaque process, there is so much that we don't know about what they know about us,' McGee said. Airlines acknowledge using some of our personal data in setting prices even now but say that such information is used only in the aggregate, not to tailor fares to individual travelers. In a letter to senators after last month's earnings call, Delta Air Lines' Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Peter Carter, explained how the carrier does and doesn't use passenger data for setting prices. 'There is no fare product Delta has ever used, is testing or plans to use that targets customers with individualized prices based on personal data. ... Our AI-powered pricing functionality is designed to enhance our existing fare pricing processes using aggregated data,' the letter said. 'Given the tens of millions of fares and hundreds of thousands of routes for sale at any given time, the use of new technology like AI promises to streamline the process by which we analyze existing data and the speed and scale at which we can respond to changing market dynamics.' Still, McGee said airlines have a history of testing the limits of price differentiation. 'It's really a much longer story going back 20 or 25 years at least. The technology has improved for them, and that has increased the airline industry's ability to tailor surveillance pricing, individualized pricing,' he said. For now, Delta says it's just using AI technology to streamline the work of its human analysts, who ultimately set and file its fares. Kyle Potter, editor of Thrifty Traveler, a travel and flight deal website, said it makes sense that airlines don't have the technical capability right now to target prices at specific passengers, because the system airlines use to file their fares relies on outdated technology. 'The technology in how airlines set fares and distribute them to their own website and other third-party sites, is really a roadblock to offering truly individualized airfare,' he said. 'There's no way to weave in the massive amount of data that airlines have or could have into offering a truly dynamic set of prices that varies from person to person. That's just not possible today at any kind of scale that I'm aware of.' How could AI be used for airline pricing in the future? For a third time I say: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There are just too many variables to be sure about how all this will develop. 'Where we're at right now is that we're going to come to look at Delta's comments last month to investors as a trial balloon for just how far Americans would be willing to go to accept some level of personalized pricing,' Potter said. 'The answer, at least for the last month, has pretty clearly been not at all.' Delta, which is the poster child for pricing developments in the airline world right now, insists it has no intention to ever set truly individualized prices. 'There is no fare product Delta has ever used, is testing or plans to use that targets customers with individualized prices based on personal data,' Carter's letter said. But McGee, who works as a consumer advocate, said it's important for both passengers and regulators to not get complacent as predictive pricing technology gets more powerful. 'It's going to be very hard, but it's necessary, for regulators and legislators to get their hands around this and understand it,' he said. 'It's not unimaginable that if this goes unchecked and there's not action by Congress or (the Department of Transportation), we may all be paying a different fare for the same flight within a few years. That's going to be a tough thing to undo.' Potter agreed with McGee's assessment. 'I think what we saw this year, what we've seen again and again and again over the last several decades is that airlines will do whatever it takes to charge people the highest fares possible within the constraints of the technology that they currently have,' he said. 'The global airline industry has been trying to push towards a future of personalized airfare. Just because there's a backlash now doesn't mean this isn't going to happen eventually.' Last week's Cruising Altitude: Travel tips every senior should know for stress-free flights How do I find the best airfares? For one final time, I say: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Airfares are subject to change at any time, and the prices are set by people working in a black box behind a curtain. In general, the advice experts have always given me is to trust your gut. If you feel like you're getting a good deal on airfare when you look for flights, you probably are. Also: it's a good idea to leverage consumer-facing price prediction tools, like those available on Google Flights, Expedia and other airfare aggregators. Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Could AI make your plane ticket more expensive than your neighbor's?
Yahoo
3 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Before JetBlue flights can begin in December, here's what the airline needs to do
VERO BEACH — JetBlue Airways plans to begin nonstop service from Vero Beach to New York and Boston beginning in December, but before it does, there are local hoops the New York-based airline must jump through. "There is a laundry list of boxes that need to be checked before flights can start," explained Airport Director Todd Scher. "And JetBlue has not completed anything yet." Checking boxes At least four weeks prior to starting flights, JetBlue must send the airport its formal letter of intent, including its desired start date. JetBlue's letter must confirm it owes Vero Beach no money (even though it's never flown here before); it must give notice that it is not in default of any city contracts; provide insurance information; and provide an account from which the city can draw fees. Once those requirements are met, Scher expects to issue a letter of authorization, granting JetBlue use of the airport on a month-to-month basis. As of Aug. 19, the airport is reviewing the requirements for commercial airlines, and the regulations could change before JetBlue begins flights, according to Scher. For its part, the airport will need to provide additional staff to accommodate additional flights. It has budgeted an additional police officer, an additional airport operations specialist and two additional part-time terminal attendants. However, additions to the airport budget are require City Council approval. JetBlue would be expected to pay for the additional personnel in its monthly fees. The airport is currently undergoing improvements, including include covered walkways to the aircrafts; a covered — but still outdoor — baggage-claim area; all-LED lighting inside and outside the terminal; improved ADA-accessible bathrooms near the exit; and reconfigured turn lanes in the parking lots. Airport fees The airport lowered its flat monthly fees for airlines Aug. 1, just days before JetBlue's announcement about Vero Beach. Previously, its airline charge was $10,862 per month. The airport actually lowered the flat monthy fee to $8,897. However, it's turn fee — $250 per one arrival and departure — and $546 per holiday turn, remained the same as it was prior to August. JetBlue also will be required to pay the airport $750 per month per ticket counter and $6,500 for each additional aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle needed. JetBlue to Vero: JetBlue annouces service to Boston, New York flights starting in December What to know: JetBlue adds route to New York, Boston from Vero Beach, Florida City response City officials were taken off guard by JetBlue's sudden interest in Vero Beach. "It was definitely unexpected," said City Manager Monte Falls. "In a matter of a week, we had gone from initial talks to an announcement." JetBlue emailed Scher Aug. 11, expressing interest in the airport. By 5 p.m. Aug. 13, airline offiials told Scher they want to start operations in December. "JetBlue has a little time, but not much," explained Falls. "They are going to have to work quickly to start flights Dec. 11." In its Aug. 14 news release, JetBlue said it wants to emphasize Florida service. 'Florida continues to be a place JetBlue's unique combination of low fares and great service resonates, and we're proud to grow our footprint with these new destinations to meet customer demand for more of the Sunshine State,' Dave Jehn, JetBlue vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, said in the news release. 'Whether it's customers in the Northeast looking for a warm getaway or Floridians traveling north, we're excited to bring more choices and better service to these markets.' At the same time it announced new service to Vero Beach, JetBlue announced resumption of flights to Daytona Beach. The airline had ceased Daytona Beach service Jan. 7, 2019. Nick Slater is TCPalm's Indian River County Watchdog reporter. You can reach him at and 224-830-2875. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Here's what JetBlue needs to do before starting Vero Beach flights Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Boston is one of the top Labor Day weekend travel spots. When to drive to avoid traffic
Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and it's the perfect time to travel, according to AAA Northeast. That's because many aspects of travel have gotten cheaper in 2025. This year, domestic flights are 6% cheaper than 2024, hotels are 11% cheaper and renting a car is 3% cheaper. Gas prices are down by 36 cents year-over-year as of Aug. 18. 'Labor Day caps off summer travel and provides one final holiday weekend before the fall routine begins,' Mark Schieldrop, senior spokesperson for AAA Northeast, said in a written statement this week. 'While some families are going on dream cruises or European vacations, many travelers are staying closer to home and taking road trips to nearby beaches or national parks.' Where are the most popular travel destinations and is Boston one of them? What methods of travel have decreased in price this year? Here's what to know. When is Labor Day weekend? It is Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1. What are the most popular domestic destinations this year for Labor Day weekend? According to AAA Northeast, Seattle, Orlando and New York City are the most popular U.S. destinations this Labor Day weekend. Boston comes in at number four on that list, followed by Anchorage, Alaska; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; and Las Vegas, Nevada. What are the best times for driving over Labor Day weekend? AAA Northeast is reporting that it's best to leave before lunchtime this Labor Day weekend. "AAA car rental partner Hertz expects Friday, Aug. 29, to be the busiest day to pick up rental cars," according to AAA Northeast. "INRIX (a travel data company) expects Saturday, Aug. 30, to be extra busy with many drivers heading out of town or taking day trips. So, it's best to leave before 10 a.m. — or plan to encounter some traffic." For more information, check out the AAA Northeast website. This article originally appeared on Traveling on Labor Day weekend? Here's when to avoid Boston traffic Solve the daily Crossword
