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CBS News
17-05-2025
- CBS News
Over 150 flight delays reported at Philadelphia International Airport; ground stop issued
It's a turbulent day at Philadelphia International Airport already, with more than 150 flight delays and 60 cancellations reported, according to FlightAware. The Federal Aviation Administration's National Airspace System Status indicates PHL is experiencing a ground stop for American Airlines and subsidiary airlines' flights, likely to be resolved by 1:15 p.m. It appears the ground stop went into effect just before 11:50 a.m. Saturday. A spokesperson for PHL said American Airlines is experiencing some issues. Data from FlightAware, a flight tracking website, shows 65 American Airlines flights have been delayed and 32 have been canceled so far. There are also delays on Piedmont Airlines, an American Airlines subsidiary. CBS News Philadelphia has reached out to American Airlines for comment and is waiting to hear back. The current total number of flight delays into and out of PHL stands at 173, with 69 cancellations. This story will be updated as more information comes into our newsroom.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class will enter service on these routes
American Airline's latest business class product is about to take flight. The airline announced Friday that its new Flagship Suites will go on sale on select routes starting next week, with service set to begin on some flights as soon as next month. The new suites will begin service on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will later be introduced on Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs. The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors. 'Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer said in a statement. 'Whether flying for business or pleasure, having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight, long before you reach your final destination.' The 787s will feature new premium economy seats as well. According to American, these are the first round-trip routes the new seats will be available on: Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) beginning June 5 Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR) beginning Aug. 6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZHR) beginning Sept. 3 Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Brisbane (BNE) beginning Oct. 26. 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: Here are the first routes with American Airlines' new business class
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class will enter service on these routes
American Airline's latest business class product is about to take flight. The airline announced Friday that its new Flagship Suites will go on sale on select routes starting next week, with service set to begin on some flights as soon as next month. The new suites will begin service on new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, and will later be introduced on Airbus A321XLRs and retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs. The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors. 'Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer said in a statement. 'Whether flying for business or pleasure, having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight, long before you reach your final destination.' The 787s will feature new premium economy seats as well. According to American, these are the first round-trip routes the new seats will be available on: Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) beginning June 5 Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LHR) beginning Aug. 6 Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZHR) beginning Sept. 3 Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Brisbane (BNE) beginning Oct. 26. 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: Here are the first routes with American Airlines' new business class
CBS News
16-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
NEXT Weather Alert on Sunday for heavy rain and a few storms throughout the Philadelphia region into Presidents Day
The same storm system that brought snow and sleet to the area Saturday will bring a surge of warmth, but also more rain to the area as we head through Sunday. When you wake up Sunday morning there will be a lull in the rain and temperatures will be either side of 40 degrees. Our winds will increase from the south and temperatures will climb quickly ahead of the storm's approaching cold front topping out in the 50s and 60s. Rain will once again pick up in the early afternoon with a chance of thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain. This band of heavier rain and possible thunderstorms will be out ahead of a cold front that will sweep across the area through Sunday evening. Some localized flooding will be possible, but mainly in poorly drained urban areas. Widespread flooding is not expected. Strong winds will develop behind the storm with gusts between 40-60 mph through the day Sunday and continue into Monday as well as colder air rushes in from the northwest. There is a High Wind Warning in place Sunday and Monday for the entire region. The high winds could bring down trees, tree branches, and powerlines which will potentially cause some power outages across the region. There will likely be delays at PHL and possible disruptions of trains as a result of these gusty winds. Presidents Day on Monday will be partly sunny and windy and cold. Highs will be 20 degrees colder than Sunday in the mid-30s. As the winds continue to howl it'll feel even colder with feels-like temperatures in the teens to low 20s for most of the day. The week continues to be cold with yet another winter storm arriving Wednesday night and Thursday. This could possibly be a significant snowmaker for our area. Details will come into better focus by early in the work week so stay tuned, the NEXT Weather Team will be tracking this storm and keep you updated. Here's the 7-day forecast: Sunday: NEXT Weather Alert for rain and wind. High 58, low 34. Tuesday: Very cold, sunny. High 31, low 20. Wednesday: Snow late. High 29, low 17. Thursday: Snow likely. High 29, low 20. Friday: Mostly sunny. High 37, low 20. Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 37, low 20. NEXT Weather Radars Hourly Forecast
CBS News
30-01-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Philadelphia airport receives diverted flights from DC's Reagan airport after deadly plane-helicopter crash
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport say their thoughts are with everyone impacted by a tragic crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday night. CBS News reports an American Airlines jet collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River around 9 p.m. Wednesday. There were four crew members and 60 passengers aboard the jet, including several members of the international figure skating community. U.S. Figure Skating said those passengers included athletes, coaches and family members returning from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Wichita, Kansas. As rescue efforts were underway in Washington, PHL received two flights that were diverted from Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. As of Thursday morning, there are a handful of cancellations and delays in Philadelphia. One scheduled flight that was set to arrive in Philly from Reagan has been canceled. On the departures side, two flights set to leave Philly for Reagan have been canceled, and one is delayed. The situation could continue to evolve as Reagan Airport isn't expected to reopen until 11 a.m. at the earliest. A spokesperson for PHL says anyone planning to fly to Reagan Airport on Thursday should check with their airlines for flight updates. The closure of Reagan Airport was
