Summer travel season

Storms are battering the Northeast, putting over 50 million people at risk of flash flooding and causing airport backlogs during the peak summer travel season. Lilia Luciano reported on the situation, and Rob Marciano provided the forecast.

Rising gas prices are leading some drivers to reconsider travel spending during the peak summer travel season. Despite this, many motorists still plan to travel by car during the busy period.

U.S. drivers are experiencing a reduction in gas prices compared to recent months, though many still struggle to feel economic relief as the summer travel season approaches.

Vaughn College graduates its first air traffic controller class to address a nationwide shortage as summer travel delays impact airports. The college is located across from LaGuardia Airport.

The article discusses the economic impact of the Iran War, the threat of the New World screwworm to the U.S. cattle industry, and provides travel advice for the summer season.

Americans are spending approximately $2 billion more on gasoline during Memorial Day weekend compared to the previous year, marking the beginning of the summer travel season. Experts warn that consumer pressures from elevated gas prices are expected to intensify further, potentially straining both household budgets and overall economic conditions.

American Airlines is preparing for the busy summer travel season that officially begins on Memorial Day weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave provides an inside look at the airline's operational preparations for increased passenger volume during the peak travel period.

The article provides a comprehensive checklist for summer road trips designed to help travelers avoid vehicle breakdowns, manage fuel expenses, and improve safety during the peak summer travel season.

A record-breaking 45 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday and Monday for Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel season. The AAA reports this represents a significant surge in both air and vehicle travel as families prepare for the holiday weekend.

The oil market risks entering a 'red zone' by July as crude stocks decline ahead of the summer travel season, according to IEA leadership. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol emphasized that reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions is the most critical solution to address energy shocks related to the Iran situation.

The US is experiencing record oil exports, which could lead to diesel and gas supply shortages during summer travel. Diesel supplies have reached a 20-year low, with prices jumping to $5.67 a gallon nationally. This shortage is expected to worsen as peak summer travel approaches.