Air-safety experts weigh rules for battery cargo on jets -- International air-safety experts this week will consider proposals to restrict lithium batteries carried as cargo by commercial jets, a sign that momentum is building for a ban on some of the most common types of shipments. Meeting in Montreal under the auspices of the United Nations, more than two dozen industry and government experts are set to debate options including temporarily keeping bulk shipments of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries off of all passenger aircraft until enhanced packaging requirements and other protections are in place. Andy Pasztor/Wall Street Journal

Suspect arrested after crashing through Utah airport fences -- A man has been arrested after crashing his car through two fences and sprinting from police onto a runway at the Salt Lake City airport early Monday. The 8-minute chase started on a public road near Salt Lake City International at 3 a.m. when an airport police officer tried to stop a car with its bumper dragging. The driver, who had his license revoked for an alcohol offense, told police he was looking for a place to change a flat tire, according to a police report. AP

Storm knocks out power to New Orleans airport -- A line of storms moving through Louisiana on Monday knocked out power to the New Orleans International Airport, sent train cars tumbling from an elevated bridge and left some 168,000 customers without power. At the airport, electricity was off in the main terminal for much of the day and the airfield operated on emergency power, before electricity was fully restored in the evening, an airport spokeswoman said. Reuters

Newark airport monorail targeted for scrap heap, cost $354M to build -- The 19-year-old AirTrain monorail system at Newark Liberty International Airport is being targeted for replacement. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has not publicly estimated the cost of a new system, or said when it expected the project to begin or end. But Port Authority commissioners are scheduled to vote Thursday to authorize spending $40 million on planning consultants for the project, plus another $30 million on technical experts. Steve Strunsky/NJ Advance Media

Moscow's once-bustling airports decline as Russia's isolation deepens -- Travel to and from Russia's once-thriving airports is declining as fewer locals venture outside the country and foreign tourist and business visitors dry up. Moscow's three airports spent hundreds of millions of dollars on expansions in the past decade to keep up with airline demand for terminals and runways. But now, air traffic is declining as recession hits consumers and Russia's isolation deepens. Laura Mills/Wall Street Journal

Narita Airport adds amenities for international travelers -- Tokyo's Narita Airport is rolling out the red carpet for international transit travelers with free or low-cost amenities designed to improve the passenger experience. For those with long layovers without access to an airline lounge, Narita is waiving the $8.64 fee for access after showing a boarding pass to two Traveler's Lounge Rassurants in Terminals 1 and 2. Amenities include free coffee and water, Wi-Fi, lounge chairs, newspapers and flight information. It has also slashed the price by 50% -- to $4.19 -- to use shower facilities in both terminals. Bennet J. Wilson/USA Today

Expert tips for healthy airport eating this summer -- Plenty of travelers plan to shed a few pounds before their summer trips, but that necessary evil -- the airport -- is filled with potential pitfalls for derailing your diet just as you embark on your beach vacation. So what's a hungry summer flier to do? Most importantly, eat your typical, healthy meal before you leave for the airport. That's your first line of defense for avoiding a food court filled with high-fat, high-calorie (but oh so tempting) fast food. Genevieve Shaw Brown/ABC News

Growth of Persian Gulf airlines poses threat to U.S. carriers -- The nation's three largest airlines and their labor unions are usually fierce business rivals. But in the last few months, these often-warring groups have joined forces against three Persian Gulf carriers, Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways.  American, United and Delta Air Lines, along with pilots, flight attendants and airline workers, charge that the three Persian Gulf carriers are competing unfairly against U.S. carriers by accepting huge subsidies from their oil-rich government owners. Hugo Martin/Los Angeles Times

Industry poll: Majority agree with airlines in Open Skies dispute -- Three-quarters of U.S. voters want the Obama administration to intervene in a dispute over foreign airline subsidies that has roiled the aviation industry, according to an industry poll that was released on Monday. Unions that represent parts of the U.S. airline industry have alleged Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines have received more than $42 billion in subsidies since 2004. Keith Laing/The Hill

The 5 most underrated CEOs -- These model chief executives have steered their companies through impressive growth, all while receiving modest pay gains. 1. Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines - Since Gary Kelly was appointed as CEO, Southwest has outperformed every one of its rivals: Jet Blue, United Continental, American Airlines, Virgin America, Delta. Kelly received a raise of only 25% in 2014, based on figures provided to Fortune by Equilar, despite delivering a total stockholder return of more than 126% to shareholders. Paul Hodgson/Fortune

Spirit Airlines expanding, should make Houston flights cheaper -- Flights in and out of Houston airports are expected to get a whole lot lower thanks to major airlines adding new options for travelers; but the new flights may look a little different than what you're used to. It could mean sticker shock once you get to the airport to set off on your vacation.  There are new airlines with international flights popping up at Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports almost weekly. They're bringing more competition and lower prices to Houston. Amy Davis/KPRC-TV Houston

New all-business class airline adds NYC-London to Paris routes -- Flights operating nothing but business class have been an elusive treat for frequent fliers over the years. The advantages are simple: only good seats and top shelf service, often at a lower price than business class on traditional multi-cabin aircraft. The problem has been that most of them have gone out of business. Over the years start-ups like EOS and MAXJet disappeared, while another, L'Avion, was purchased by British Airways and turned into its OpenSkies. Larry Olmsted/Forbes