FAA downgrades Thailand over aviation safety concerns

Fliers heading to Thailand may have fresh cause for concern after the country's airlines were hit with restrictions by U.S. aviation authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that it was downgrading Thailand's aviation safety rating to Category 2 because the country did not comply with international standards. The decision means Thai airlines will be banned from opening new routes to the United States or expanding existing ones. (edition.cnn.com) More...