DALLAS ---- Higher fares and new fees are irritating air travelers, but airlines still can't raise money or cut flights fast enough to cover ever-higher fuel prices.

The decision by Northwest Airlines to cancel its year-old flight between Hartford and Amsterdam squashes what Connecticut leaders hailed as a dream come true, a path to Europe that went beyond travel to stimulate commerce with the rest of the world.

By Risa Polansky As airlines cut flights and impose new charges to make up for rising fuel costs, Miami International Airport's international business is acting as a buffer to pain felt by other airports nationwide.

Citing a dramatic hike in fuel costs and low sales, Continental Airlines on Friday revealed it will soon end service between Saipan and Manila, the only direct flight on the island to the Philippines, in a move that threatens to limit access to specialize

The parent company of United Airlines reported a worse-than-expected quarterly loss Tuesday, citing a string of problems that are hurting other carriers as well. And for travelers, a vacation season of jammed planes, delayed flights and higher fares looms