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President Donald Trump and British prime minister Theresa May at the NATO Summit 2018.

Trump effect: Flight searches down from China and Canada, up from RussiaRecent foreign policy events involving President Donald Trump have consistently impacted travel searches to the U.S., according...

Oversight criticized, FAA agrees to resolve the issueThe agency lacks adequate safeguards to properly oversee and respond to complaints about flight test programs that airlines are...

Senator introduces airfare-transparency billSen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) proposes to synchronize airfare disclosure rules so that OTAs, metasearch sites and...

Travel growth robust, but group fears trade warsThe U.S. Travel Association warned that "mounting trade tensions work against America's pursuit of an increased share in the...

FAA: Denser airplane seating does not impede evacuationThe agency said the reduced width and pitch of airline seats is not a safety issue.

Tackling overtourism: Travel executives discuss the problem

Tackling overtourism: Travel executives discuss the problemAt the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit, a panel of industry leaders talked about local resentment of and...

U.S. Travel Association's Tori Barnes

U.S. Travel Association's Tori BarnesThe association's senior vice president for government relations discusses Trump’s travel ban and her priorities with...

Orlando Airport will be 1st to use biometrics at international gates

Orlando Airport will be 1st to use biometrics at international gatesCustoms and Border Protection is also testing biometric exit at 12 other airports, with the goal of making the procedure...

Travel industry yearns for message of hospitality from Trump administrationTravel companies and organizations voiced opposition to the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the Trump administration's travel...

Report: Airlines should brace for Brexit messThe European Commission has issued a series of preparedness notices outlining potential ramifications across various economic,...

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