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Airlines agree to Treasury's terms for rescue funding

Airlines agree to Treasury's terms for rescue fundingTen major U.S. carriers have agreed to accept a combination of payroll grants and low-interest loans that are available under...

ASTA lobbying to get more federal aid for travel agents

ASTA lobbying to get more federal aid for travel agentsASTA’s wish list for the fourth round of federal coronavirus relief funding includes an expansion of the Paycheck Protection...

Spike Aerospace's S-512 jet would be an 18-seat plane with a maximum speed of Mach 1.6.

FAA proposes noise standards for supersonic jetsIt's an early step in the process of reintroducing civilian supersonic flying in the U.S.

U.S. Travel calls for Cares Act expansionCiting an 85% drop in travel spending, the association said that the Cares Act needs more funding and that its relief needs to...

State Department revises passport operations

State Department revises passport operationsIn-person services are limited to travelers with "a qualified life-or-death emergency and who need a passport for immediate...

Flight attendants' duties tweaked for safety reasonsThrough June 30, flight attendants don’t have to sit in their usual jump seats and will not be required to demonstrate how to...

Sabre victorious over DOJ in Farelogix lawsuit

Sabre victorious over DOJ in Farelogix lawsuitSabre now awaits a ruling from the U.K.’s Competition & Markets Authority, due on April 9, before the company can move forward...

DOT makes rules for airline aid more flexible

DOT makes rules for airline aid more flexibleResponding to airlines’ objections, the Department of Transportation eased service requirements for airlines that accept...

DOT orders airlines to pay out refunds

DOT orders airlines to pay out refundsAn enforcement notice was prompted by an increase in complaints from ticketed passengers who have been denied refunds. Airlines...

American Airlines applying for $12 billion in cash and loans

American Airlines applying for $12 billion in cash and loansGrants must be used to maintain salaries and staffing levels through Sept. 30. Airlines that accept them must also continue...

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