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The White House said privatizing airport screening would "yield cost savings and begin reform of a troubled federal agency."

White House proposes TSA privatizationThe president's budget request for fiscal year 2027 includes $52 million to begin the process of privatizing the TSA next year.

The Trevi Fountain in Rome. Globus' Steve Born said bookings to Europe softened at the beginning of March but have started to rebound somewhat.

Safety concerns dampen demand for Europe travelThe Iran war is disrupting air travel, causing flight costs to spike due to increases in jet fuel prices. Also, clients...

TSA opponents have criticized the agency's effectiveness.

Could TSA turmoil increase push for private airport security?Turmoil caused by the Department of Homeland Security shutdown might be galvanizing interest in a little-used federal program...

United customers will be able to buy a basic Polaris seat -- nonrefundable, no seat selection, no flight changes and one free bag.

United Airlines introduces unbundled basic fares in premium cabinsThe airline will sell three fare products -- Base, Standard and Flexible -- in the Polaris business class and Premium Plus...

The first checked bag on a United flight within the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin America will now cost $50, and the second checked bag will cost $60.

United raises its checked bag feesUnited hiked the fees by $10 on first and second checked bags for flights within the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin America....

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has reached 48 days.

Homeland Security stalemate could be resolved soonHouse and Senate leadership have landed on a bipartisan bill they believe can muster votes to reopen DHS. Meanwhile, President...

ITA Airways is the 26th member of the Star Alliance.

Italian carrier ITA joins Star AllianceFlyers whose itineraries include ITA and another Star Alliance carrier can now make their journey with a single check-in.

Willie Walsh leaving IATA to lead Indian airline IndiGo

Willie Walsh leaving IATA to lead Indian airline IndiGoDiscount carrier IndiGo dominates the Indian domestic market with a fleet of more than 400 aircraft.

The carrier also will work with Amazon to expand its Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences.

Delta selects Amazon Leo for satellite WiFiThe service initially will be installed on 500 aircraft beginning in 2028.

G Adventures and Frontier Airlines were among the companies doing April Fool's Day gags this year.

G Adventures and others do April Fool's Day gagsThe industry may be familiar with small-group adventures. How about Mall Group Adventures?

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