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Delta forecast a $200 million hit to its Q4 profit due to the government shutdown.

IATA: Government shutdown, tariffs cost U.S. airlines in 2025IATA said the entire airline industry will realize $9.50 of profit per passenger this year, but North American airlines just...

The Trump administration's DOT has waived Southwest's final $11 million payment of a $140 million civil penalty.

DOT waives Southwest's final payment of 2023 fineThe DOT said Southwest has significantly improved its operations since the airline's holiday meltdown in 2022.

DOT puts Peraton in charge of air traffic control overhaul

DOT puts Peraton in charge of air traffic control overhaulThe security and technology company, which is owned by private equity firm Veritas Capital, will manage the construction of a...

A dining car on a long-distance Amtrak train.

Amtrak chugs along with record ridership and revenueFor fiscal year 2025, Amtrak recorded growth, including on its long-distance routes that are attractive to vacationers.

The TSA will charge a fee to airline passengers with an insufficient ID

The TSA will charge a fee to airline passengers with an insufficient IDThe TSA in May began requiring a Real ID-compliant driver's license at airport security, and stronger enforcement is coming.

Airlines face FAA probe over shutdown flight limits

Airlines face FAA probe over shutdown flight limitsThe FAA said it will investigate airlines that might not have complied with the flight-reduction requirement imposed during the...

The DOT calls for courtesy in air travel in public service campaign

The DOT calls for courtesy in air travel in public service campaignThe campaign is intended to "jump-start a nationwide conversation around how we can all restore courtesy and class to air...

U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman speaking at a meeting at the U.S. Capitol last February.

Government shutdown fallout: Travel bookings fall 10%Speaking at the Phocuswright Conference, U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said some airline CEOs told him the decline...

The TSA plans a Real ID workaround

The TSA plans a Real ID workaroundThe TSA intends to create a registration program for flyers who don't have a Real ID or an accepted alternative.

AHLA chief urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup and Olympics

AHLA chief urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup and OlympicsAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association CEO Rosanna Maietta urged Congress to release the maximum allowable number of H-2B visas...

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