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Consumer groups apprehensive about test of aircraft evacuation standards

Consumer groups apprehensive about test of aircraft evacuation standardsThe test will help the FAA fulfill a congressional mandate to establish minimum aircraft seat widths and minimum requirements...

Poland nominated for Visa Waiver Program

Poland nominated for Visa Waiver ProgramIf approved by the Department of Homeland Security, Poland would be the 39th VWP member, and first country to join the VWP...

House bill would crack down on hidden resort fees

House bill would crack down on hidden resort feesThe Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2019 would require hotels and other short-term lodging providers to display the full,...

Fresh off California win, industry readies for more IC battles

Fresh off California win, industry readies for more IC battlesASTA executive vice president Eben Peck said the Society started preparing for more state-level fights in New York, Oregon and...

U.S. Travel launches awareness campaign for new airport ID requirement

U.S. Travel launches awareness campaign for new airport ID requirementMillions of Americans could be turned away from their flights when the Real ID laws are enforced in October 2020, according to...

World Travel & Tourism Council CEO Gloria Guevara said that while many travel companies are on the forefront of sustainability, others need to catch up.

Changing climate could destroy industry, travel CEOs warnedQuoting former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, the U.N.'s Patricia Espinosa told an audience at the WTTC's Climate &...

WTTC introduces rating system for environmental sustainabilityThe organization is encouraging sustainable practices in travel and wants to raise awareness of those practices with consumers...

GAO report: Airline agents endure a lot of abuseApproximately 10% of airline customer service agents were physically assaulted in the last year, according to the report.

Travel advisors granted exemption in Calif. IC bill

Travel advisors granted exemption in Calif. IC billASTA and the California Coalition of Travel Organizations applauded the decision that will, if passed, allow agencies to use...

Old Faithful erupts at Yellowstone National Park.

National Parks Service reviewing controversial new fee for coachesAt issue is a proposal requiring coaches to pay a $300 permitting fee at each of the country's 400-plus national parks.

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