Congestion in major Asia-Pacific cities is reaching the point where passengers now find there is a lot of time wasted, in both road and air traffic delays. Anyone who has tried to reach Jakarta Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport from the city centers will tell you that getting there can be cumbersome. The airports are many miles from downtown, and often the roads are clogged with traffic.

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The Middle East is one of the major growth regions for air travel.

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Various factors indicate modest ramp-up in 2013

LOT Polish Airlines has been in crisis mode for years. But the situation is becoming more precarious and the carrier may soon look much different—if it manages to survive.

This year could see substantial changes to the roster of North American airlines, from the potential merger of US Airways and American Airlines to significant industry expansion that is expected to unfold north of the border. Two prominent Canadian carriers seem unafraid of risk in 2013 as they plan to launch ventures that could have far-reaching impacts on fares, routes and ultimately competition. Rival carriers Air Canada and WestJet are set to create new airlines, each staking a claim over a different corner of the marketplace.