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ASTA demands the CDC issue guidance to ease confusionThe group proposes the agency determine phases of reopening, exempt vaccinated individuals from restrictions and use...

President Joe Biden quickly indicated that his administration would take a more hands-on approach to managing air travel than the Trump administration

Biden's quick moves on travel policy may signal more aviation regulationAviation industry stakeholders will be watching closely to see the broader tone Pete Buttigieg-led transportation department...

ASTA said it decided to add its name to the coalition because "among the many barriers in the way of a full travel recovery is the threat of Covid-related lawsuits against travel sellers."

ASTA asks Congress for protection from Covid-related lawsuitsThe Society joined a coalition of 600 other organizations saying businesses need to be protected from "unfair lawsuits" as the...

American Airlines is warning employees that there could be furloughs April 1.

American Airlines warns employees of furloughsAbout 13,000 workers could be furloughed on April 1, when the second round of federal airline payroll support expires.

The Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation.

Pete Buttigieg confirmed as secretary of transportationThe former South Bend mayor takes over a department responsible for key pandemic and post-pandemic issues, including...

Classic promises that most tests "will be conducted in the comfort of a luxury hotel room."

Classic Journeys offers testing for its escorted tour guestsThe tour operator, which offers guided vacations around the world, hopes to lessen concerns about being able to arrange tests...

Praise and relief as next round of PPP contains money for DMOsDestination marketing organizations were left out of the first round. But because they are predominately funded by local hotel...

The mask-wearing mandate includes transportation hubs, such as airports.

Biden mask mandate for travel took effect last nightEnforcement on the wide-ranging order for all international and domestic travelers started just before midnight Monday night.

Airline executives said the CDC had not contacted them about the possibility of expanding Covid-19 testing requirements to domestic flights.

Airlines in the dark about Covid testing for domestic flightsExecutives say the CDC had not contacted them about the possibility of expanding Covid-19 testing requirements.

U.S. Travel wants policies and incentives that safely bring back meetings and events.

U.S. Travel urges Biden administration to get travel goingIn its policy platform, the group calls on Washington to first get the pandemic under control, then invest in travel incentives...

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