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DOT orders Chinese airlines to avoid Russian airspace on U.S. routes

DOT orders Chinese airlines to avoid Russian airspace on U.S. routesThe order would satisfy a grievance of U.S. carriers, which haven't been allowed to fly over Russia since Russia invaded...

Mark Pestronk

Don't run afoul of immigration lawTalk to a lawyer if you suspect your staffers aren't cleared to work in the U.S. In the meantime, here is some general...

U.S. Travel Association: Government shutdown has cost the travel sector $1 billion

U.S. Travel Association: Government shutdown has cost the travel sector $1 billionCEO Geoff Freeman says the shutdown is "doing irreversible damage," and that Congress needs to "act now and reopen the...

ASTA Legislative Day attendees plan together for their meetings with lawmakers.

Travel advisors are eager to sharpen their advocacy skillsThis year, attendees of ASTA's annual Legislative Day received a full day of training before meeting with lawmakers on Capitol...

On Monday evening, the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center attributed delay programs into Denver, Las Vegas, Newark and Phoenix to staffing shortages. Meanwhile, the tower at Los Angeles County's Burbank Airport (pictured) had no staff for several hours.

Air traffic control shortages cause delays amid government shutdownThe timing of the ATC staff shortfalls suggests that the shutdown — and ensuing sick calls — could be a factor.

From left, panel moderator NousTravel’s Lee Thomas, BCD Travel’s Kathy Bedell, World Travel Service’s Alex Eaton, Safe Harbors Travel Group’s Jay Ellenby and Prestige Travel’s Dave Hershberger.

ASTA research shows businesses that use TMCs get a good returnASTA says corporate clients can expect 20 cents of additional revenue for each $1 spent on managed travel.

With fewer Canadian arrivals, inbound U.S. travel will decline this year

With fewer Canadian arrivals, inbound U.S. travel will decline this yearInternational visitor numbers are expected to drop from 72.4 million in 2024 to 67.9 million this year, according to the U.S....

Zane Kerby, the CEO of ASTA, giving the Society's 2025 Travel Industry Forecast at the National Press Club in Washington.

ASTA's Travel Industry Forecast: turbulence and resilienceCEO Zane Kerby listed challenges facing advisors but noted they are thriving -- and growing their ranks.

Since the government shutdown, ATC sick calls have ticked up

Since the government shutdown, ATC sick calls have ticked upDOT secretary Sean Duffy provided an update on air traffic control operations on Monday.

The Trump administration said it is funding Statue of Liberty operations during the shutdown.

Some national parks get funding to stay open during government shutdownGreat Smoky Mountains National Park is getting funds from several sources, the state of Utah is funding five major parks, and...

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