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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...

Federal rescue programs to be replenished; ASTA applaudsAn additional $310 billion will be added to the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program will...

Airlines begin receiving federal grants

Airlines begin receiving federal grantsThe Treasury Department said it paid out a total of $2.9 billion on Monday to 56 airlines.

ASTA: Rescue funds for small businesses have dried up

ASTA: Rescue funds for small businesses have dried upThe travel agent trade group is lobbying Congress to replenish funding for the Payroll Protection Program and the Emergency...

U.S. Travel says relief bill falls short for many travel businessesThe U.S. Travel Association indicated that requiring businesses such as hotels to use 75% of an emergency loan's proceeds on...

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