US, Oct. 11 -- From Warsaw to Bangkok, Paris to Nashville, and Abu Dhabi to Africa, airlines are opening doors while security concerns, rising costs, and airport disruptions remind the industry that flying is never quite business as usual. The aviation industry has apparently decided that standing still is not an option.

While passengers are looking for better fares, fewer connections, and perhaps a little more legroom, airlines are busy drawing new lines across the world map. Airports are courting carriers, airline executives are searching for growth, and tourism destinations are hoping that the next nonstop flight will bring their next wave of visitors.

But not everything was champagne and inaugural water-cannon salutes this week.

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