TAM will begin two direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and the United States. The company's passengers may fly these new routes in Executive or Economy class.

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.

AIRLINES BRING A BOOK US Airways last week said it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs. Spokesman Phil Gee said the movie systems weigh about 500 po

In the wake of the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights so repairs could be conducted, the Travel Industry Association has called on presidential candidates to issue detailed plans to improve the air travel process during their term in office.

THE SAULT STAR How many snowbirds does Sault Ste. Marie have? Not one but two airlines will operate direct flights from Sault Ste. Marie to southern climes this winter. Transat Holidays announced Monday direct flights to Cancun-Riviera Maya, Mexico, are a