As travel woes continue due to flight delays, cancellations and increased prices, the unexpected can create even more headaches.

The number of Maryland medevac transports have dropped significantly since new protocols were put in place after a fatal crash, causing lawmakers on Tuesday to question how many helicopters are needed to replace the state’s aging fleet.

Use of the Metro Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) helicopter, which has responded to more than 400 call-outs in a year, was being restricted and "greater scrutiny" placed on emergency calls because of possible over-expenditure.