TAIPEI, Jun 8 (Reuters) Negotiators from China and Taiwan meet this week for the first time in nine years but backsliding on the only item allowed on their agenda -- a direct flights deal -- may cool any mood of detente.

NEW YORK Southwest Airlines touts affordable, hassle-free air travel aimed at Hispanics via TV and radio spots that begin airing nationwide tonight on Univision, Telemundo, Azteca América and others, the airline announced today.

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Qantas Airways Ltd. said it may cancel more than 18 flights in Australia on Tuesday due to short-term walkouts by aircraft engineers seeking a wage increase.

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2008 -- British Airways announced today it will move its Atlanta originating flights to London Heathrow Airport from London Gatwick Airport starting Sunday, March 29, 2009.

Some say most chopper transports not necessary The number of emergency medical helicopters has ballooned over the years, igniting a debate about whether some of the flights are necessary.