Airline travel requires passengers to make a leap of faith, entrusting their lives to pilots, airlines, air traffic controllers and others who regulate air travel. Even after a week of multiple tragedies in worldwide aviation, "There isn't much that we can do to manipulate how we fly as passengers. But we also shouldn't worry too much," says Phil Derner, founder of the aviation enthusiast website NYC Aviation.

Authorities say a flight operated by Air Algerie carrying 110 passengers and a crew of six has disappeared from the radar on a flight from Burkina Faso to Algiers.

Terrorism, shootings, international unrest...the world is full of turmoil right now and for some, that's a lot of pressure to handle. But mental health experts say there are ways you can deal with stress so it doesn't become a serious problem.

Dr. Scott Shaw offers some reminds on how to make sure you and your pets have a happy, safe vacation

The possibility that the civilian jetliner downed over war-torn eastern Ukraine with nearly 300 people onboard was hit by a missile could have profound consequences for the world's airlines. Airlines might have to be more vigilant about avoiding trouble spots, making flights longer and causing them to burn more costly fuel, an extra expense that is often passed onto passengers through higher fares. They may even be forced to reconsider many international routes.

Darren Danielson takes us below the surface in Part 1 of his series piece Diving Into The Past

Japan's biggest travel agency is launching a bus tour with some decidedly homegrown touches -- a flying ninja and sword-carrying samurai. Duration: 00:33

Martin L. Begaye of the Navajo Parks and Recreation Dept is here with us today to talk about the history of the program, popular times and recommendations for when you do visit

A TSA agent in Orlando failed to recognize an I.D. from the District of Columbia.

Laws preventing airlines from charging for food and baggage - the last obstacles standing in the way of significantly cheaper airfares in Russia - will be lifted soon, the country's largest carrier Aeroflot predicted on Sunday.

On your next vacation, trade in the impersonal nature of a hotel and opt to stay in the cozy comfort of someone's home or apartment.

Pilot Treats Stranded Passengers to Pizza

A hidden camera has been found in a campsite shower stall disguised as a coat hook.

National security expert Tom Panuzio discusses how new TSA guidelines will affect travelers around the world.

With the busy summer travel season underway, there is growing concern about potential terror attacks on airplanes bound for the United States.

If you're traveling for the July 4th holiday, you don't have to toss your good eating habit aside. You can eat well whether you're hopping in the car or catching a plane.

Jane Gunn from the Travel Company join us to share with our viewers special deals cruising around the Hawaiian Islands.

A general view shows fireworks over the Tiber river and the Castel Sant'Angelo (St Angel castle) during the traditional 'Girandola' the feast of Rome’s patron St Peter and Paul, on June 29, 2014 in Rome. Duration: 00:54

A United Airlines flight was diverted to Wichita, Kansas after the evacuation slide accidentally deployed in midair on Sunday. None of the 96 passengers on board the Boeing 737 were hurt. The plane was en route from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California when the accident happened. Passenger Taylor Martinez called the flight "the scariest of all time" on Twitter.

There's a lot that goes into summer road trips, and for some of us, making sure our car is ready is pretty overwhelming. Richard Herod from White Bear Mitsubishi joined Tom Durian in the studio with some tips to keep your car healthy.