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.

SINGAPORE: SilkAir has cancelled all its Phuket flights for Sunday. The airline’s decision follows the continued closure of the Phuket International Airport which has been hit by political protests in Thailand.

With the price of a tanker load of jet fuel falling, major airlines are reducing some of the fuel surcharges that they tack on flights between the United States and Europe, according to carriers and experts who track air fares.

Report Says Agency Changed Rules At 11th Hour The recent grounding of more than 3,300 American Airlines flights, impacting travel for more than 300,000 passengers, could have been avoided if the FAA hadn't reversed a tentative agreement between the airli

Let me just put it out there: Air travel this summer is going to be downright miserable. If you manage to get through a trip without a major delay, flight cancellation, lost bag or overnight stay in a strange city, consider yourself an exception.