Lawmakers Push for Visa Processing Improvements
U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), co-chair of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have reached out to Secretary of State...
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ASTA Shares Concern Over DOT’s Proposal for Airfare Transparency
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has expressed “serious concerns” regarding a new proposed rule from the Biden administration designed to ensure that consumers...
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How JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit Could Alter Air Travel’s Future
Days ago, it was finally announced that JetBlue Airways would purchase Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion, just hours after the latter terminated its merger agreement...
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US Extends COVID-19 Public Emergency – What It Means for Travel
The Biden Administration has decided to extend the public emergency in the United States for another three months until at least October 13. Xavier Becerra,...
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Dozens of US Mayors Ask for Removal of COVID Inbound Testing
More than three dozen U.S. mayors, representing a nationwide cross-section of cities and counties, have sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking for the...
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Hospitality Industry Jobs Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The May jobs report has been released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and while the report was better than expected, hospitality remains below pre-pandemic...
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United Airlines Donates Flights To Help Solve Baby Formula Shortage
The White House today announced that United Airlines will be the first major airline to contribute to efforts to solve the nation’s worsening baby formula...
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Travel To Cuba Made Easier as DOT Lifts Trump-Era Flight Restrictions
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just announced some foreign policy changes that will make it easier for Americans to visit Cuba. Yesterday, the DOT...
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Biden Administration Seeks To Expand Authorized Travel To Cuba
Following a long review of U.S.-Cuba relations, the White House is reportedly working on a plan to make it easier for Americans to visit their...
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US Airlines Continue Pressure on White House to Lift Pre-Departure Restrictions
U.S. airlines are continuing a full-court press on the Biden Administration to drop the rules requiring pre-departure testing for COVID-19 on all international passengers. Canada,...
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Biden Administration Could Face Backlash Over Mask Mandate Decision
The Biden Administration is facing a potential backlash of criticism if it again extends the federal transportation mask mandate. A decision on whether to let...
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White House Says Extending Mask Mandate Beyond April 18 Is a Possibility
Anyone hoping that the month-long extension of the federal transportation mask mandate would end on its April 18 expiration date might be disappointed. Ashish Jha,...