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The TSA will charge a fee to airline passengers with an insufficient ID

The TSA will charge a fee to airline passengers with an insufficient IDThe TSA in May began requiring a Real ID-compliant driver's license at airport security, and stronger enforcement is coming.

Airlines face FAA probe over shutdown flight limits

Airlines face FAA probe over shutdown flight limitsThe FAA said it will investigate airlines that might not have complied with the flight-reduction requirement imposed during the...

The DOT calls for courtesy in air travel in public service campaign

The DOT calls for courtesy in air travel in public service campaignThe campaign is intended to "jump-start a nationwide conversation around how we can all restore courtesy and class to air...

U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman speaking at a meeting at the U.S. Capitol last February.

Government shutdown fallout: Travel bookings fall 10%Speaking at the Phocuswright Conference, U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said some airline CEOs told him the decline...

The TSA plans a Real ID workaround

The TSA plans a Real ID workaroundThe TSA intends to create a registration program for flyers who don't have a Real ID or an accepted alternative.

AHLA chief urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup and Olympics

AHLA chief urges lawmakers to make fixes ahead of World Cup and OlympicsAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association CEO Rosanna Maietta urged Congress to release the maximum allowable number of H-2B visas...

New legislation aims to restore cuts to Brand USA's fundingBrand USA's federal funding was slashed by 80% in the 2026 budget.

Holland America Line's Volendam in Honolulu.

DOJ supports the cruise industry in its lawsuit against HawaiiThe Department of Justice filed a motion to intervene in CLIA's lawsuit that challenges Hawaii's 11% cruise tax.

The government shutdown put a damper on Thanksgiving air travel

The government shutdown put a damper on Thanksgiving air travelCirium's data shows flight bookings for Thanksgiving weekend are down 3.3% compared to last year. Before the shutdown began,...

The DOT said The DOT also said that four of the largest U.S. airlines have already voluntarily committed to compensate flyers with vouchers or miles for cancellations or significant delays.

Trump's DOT jettisons Biden compensation plan for flight delaysA proposal to require airlines to pay cash compensation to customers for canceled and significantly delayed flights has been...

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