AIRPORTS

At certain airports around the country, people can purchase passes that allow them to go beyond the security line (they still have to go through it) and hang out near the gates.

Victoria Brignell was forced to wait for an hour and a half before being assisted from the plane.

There are now plenty of airports that are pet-friendly, but taking your favorite furry pal along on a trip can still be stressful.

As millions of people prepare to travel and navigate security checkpoints at airports this week across the United States, one element that can be a nuisance is having to take one’s shoes off while going through a security line.

From the psychedelic to the botanical, Houston’s newest draws offer a variety of moods and settings.

We all know how the process works when you’re going to the airport: Check in, get your boarding passes, check luggage (if that’s what you’ve decided on) and then head to security to make your way to your gate.

FILE - In this May 28, 2020 file photo, travelers check in at the American Airlines terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. American Airlines says it will furlough or lay off 19,000 employees in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File )DALLAS American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic. U.S. air travel plunged 95% by April, a few weeks after the first significant coronavirus outbreaks in the United States. In March, passenger airlines got $25 billion from the government to save jobs for six months, and American was the biggest beneficiary, receiving $5.8 billion.

(CNN) -- US airline passengers who figured face mask enforcements had more bark than bite could end up getting bit later this week. If you refuse to wear a face mask starting June 18, you could find yourself on a restricted travel list. If you don't have a face covering, United flight attendants will offer you one. But a major union representing flight attendants said last week the current approach was not working. United Airlines began doing that last week.

An investigation conducted by The Associated Press found that San Francisco International Airport has had the most perimeter breaches in the past decade while Mineta San Jose International Airport had the fifth-most. Andria Borba of CBS San Francisco reports on efforts to improve security and stop the breaches.