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U.S. designates Cuba a 'state sponsor of terrorism,' complicating travelThe move could make it more difficult for the Biden administration to relax travel restrictions to the island nation.

FAA puts unruly flyers on notice in aftermath of Capitol siege"The FAA will pursue strong enforcement action against anyone who endangers the safety of a flight, with penalties ranging from...

Travel companies suspend donations to lawmakers who challenged Biden winMarriott and Airbnb have joined the growing list of companies that have paused political giving.

The lobby of the Grand Hyatt Washington.

D.C. hotels face backlash in the wake of pro-Trump riotSocial media posts claim that Washington hotels sheltered members of a far-right group and...

As part of the settlement, Boeing must make compensation payments of $1.77 billion to 737 Max airline customers.

Boeing to pay $2.5B for failures in Max reportingIn addition to paying a $243.6 million fine, the manufacturer must compensate airlines that operated the aircraft and families...

ASTA: Relief bill has plenty to help advisors, agencies. But more is needed

ASTA: Relief bill has plenty to help advisors, agencies. But more is neededSociety executive Eben Peck said he is confident a more generous package would come quickly from the Biden administration.

IATA chief blasts governments' approach to latest Covid surgeAdvocating for more testing, Alexandre de Juniac said additional travel restrictions and quarantine measures "increase hardship...

Transportation secretary Elaine Chao resigns, citing D.C. unrestChao, whose resignation becomes effective nine days before her term was set to end, said she was "deeply troubled" by the...

American Airlines has suspended alcohol sales in first class on flights to and from the Washington area at least through Thursday.

Airlines, unions look to safeguard flight crews after D.C. chaosA flight attendants union urges vigilance, and American and United have increased staffing at Washington-area airports and...

Airlines for America, which represents JetBlue and several other U.S. carriers, wants a global Cover-testing regime to replace entry bans.

U.S. airlines call for testing to replace bansAirlines for America has asked the Trump administration to replace entry restrictions on travelers from the EU, the U.K. and...

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