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Shutdown impact spreads to travel agencies

Shutdown impact spreads to travel agenciesMore than half of Rodgers Travel's business is from government contracts, and that business is off at least 90%.

Trump weighs dramatic tightening of U.S. embargo on Cuba

Trump weighs dramatic tightening of U.S. embargo on CubaThe move could unleash a flurry of lawsuits against foreign companies that have invested on the island, but Airbnb, airlines...

Social media stars featured in Brand USA campaignInfluencers are starting in South Dakota, driving a specially designed Volkswagen bus and Chevrolet Impala, posting photos and...

Number of no-show airport security screeners soars in shutdownIn Atlanta, some passengers waited more than an hour to get through checkpoints on Monday.

Shutdown sets back Southwest's Hawaii plans

Shutdown sets back Southwest's Hawaii plansEmployees within the FAA who oversee the aircraft certification process are on furlough.

Shutdown increasing corporate travel risksShould the partial government shutdown result in flight cancellations, corporate travelers might look to defer trips when...

FAA bringing back safety inspectors sidelined by shutdownAbout 500 furloughed inspectors have returned to work and more are expected to return next week.

Effects of shutdown on industry small so far, but future unclear

Effects of shutdown on industry small so far, but future unclearWhile the partial government shutdown has yet to have a major impact on travel, fears are growing among a cross section of...

As shutdown drags on, national park tour operators grow uneasy

As shutdown drags on, national park tour operators grow uneasyA lack of staffing in national parks has had a minimal impact, but tour operators are very concerned about the long-term...

TSA operations in Fort Lauderdale

ASTA: Shutdown pain loomsThe Society is closely monitoring the government shutdown and its effects on the travel industry, which have been minimal thus...

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