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House passes bill to extend PPP loan benefitsThe Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act extends the period to use the loans to 24 weeks and mandates that borrowers...

U.S. Travel Association backs pandemic insurance billThe Pandemic Risk Insurance Act would require insurance companies to offer business-interruption insurance policies that cover...

TSA implementing virus-related procedures

TSA implementing virus-related proceduresInstead of handing boarding passes to TSA agents, passengers will place their paper or electronic passes on the reader...

AHLA says hotel industry on ‘brink of collapse’

AHLA says hotel industry on ‘brink of collapse’The American Hotel & Lodging Association called on Congress to prioritize relief for hotel workers and small businesses in the...

Travel agencies gain exemption from overtime rules

Travel agencies gain exemption from overtime rulesThe Department of Labor eliminated a so-called “blacklist” that included travel agencies.

Senators propose legislative intervention into airline refund policiesA bill sponsored by Senate Democrats would require airlines to offer refunds to all customers who cancel their travel during...

WTTC composes guidelines for reopening hotels and restaurants

WTTC composes guidelines for reopening hotels and restaurantsThe organization released global protocols and measures titled “Safe Travels” for the hotels/hospitality and retail sectors.

DOT continues to ride airlines about refunds after colossal rise in complaints

DOT continues to ride airlines about refunds after colossal rise in complaintsAfter April complaints came in at more than 15 times higher than the usual pace, the Transportation Department reasserted that...

Airlines receiving federal aid get more leeway on required flyingThe Transportation Department will ease its requirement that carriers receiving federal stimulus assistance continue to fly to...

Airlines pressured to require passengers to wear masks

Airlines pressured to require passengers to wear masksIn a letter to trade group Airlines for America, leaders of both parties in the House transportation committee urged airlines...

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