The summer travel season officially kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave gets a behind-the-scenes look at how American Airlines is preparing for the summer.
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How American Airlines is preparing for summer travel as Memorial Day kicks off busy season
The summer travel season officially kicks off this Memorial Day weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave gets a behind-the-scenes look at how American Airlines is preparing for the summer.
Published May 22, 2026, 1:27 PM
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