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Airline passengers wearing medical masks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in early February.

Lessons unlearned, world caught off-guard by Covid-19The governments of the U.S. and most other countries have demonstrated in the past few weeks that, try as they might, they are...

Bill would track airlines' efforts to reduce carbon footprintA bill filed Wednesday by a trio of House Democrats would require the Transportation Department to keep tabs on airlines’...

Proposed Maryland bill would tax travel agency servicesThe Assembly bill calls for decreasing the state’s sales tax from 6% to 5%, but also taxation of all services.

WTTC warns governments to avoid coronavirus panic“Governments and those in authority must not seek to choke travel and trade at this time,” CEO Gloria Guevara said.

The Diamond Princess in Kagoshima, Japan, in 2018. Princess Cruises recently canceled the ship's Asia departures.

State Department advises against taking an Asia cruiseMost cruise lines that sell to U.S. residents have already redeployed their ships that had been sailing in Asia.

DOT proposes to clarify rule on airline deceptive practicesAirlines are for it and ASTA's initial reaction is favorable, but consumer groups are skeptical.

Online option expected to help meet Real ID deadline

Online option expected to help meet Real ID deadlineWith the Oct. 1 deadline for requiring airline passengers to use a Real ID-compliant driver's license fast approaching, the...

Lawmakers introduce bill to soften impact of Real ID’s October deadline

Lawmakers introduce bill to soften impact of Real ID’s October deadlineCiting the potential for “mass confusion, chaos and delays” at U.S. airports starting Oct. 1, members of Congress last week...

Rep. Debbie Lesko talks about bill to relieve Real ID-related travel disruption

Rep. Debbie Lesko talks about bill to relieve Real ID-related travel disruptionLast week, Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) and Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) introduced legislation to mitigate travel disruption...

U.S. boosting tariffs on European aircraftThe U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs will be increased to 15% on March 18.

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