DES MOINES, IOWA — Female pilots are taking hot air ballooning ... it took several years of those friends and people to make it happy again,” said Pfeifer. Flying is still a family affair.

Amid this daily spectacle, Meltem Ozdem, one of the few female pilots in a male-dominated field ... for 30 people surprises ...

Airlines have been stepping up their efforts to recruit more female pilots to meet the increasing demand for travel. Spending on travel and tourism has spiked in recent years, with customers keen ...