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Tarmac rule no longer resulting in more canceled flights, study shows

Tarmac rule no longer resulting in more canceled flights, study showsA 2010 DOT rule that penalizes airlines for making passengers sit for more than three hours on the tarmac did not lead to a...

Airbnb suing cities, states that fall among its biggest marketsThe lawsuits are the latest evidence of increased tensions between Airbnb and various governments being pressured by the...

DOT proposals divide industryA preliminary step toward a rule that would require airlines to share all content with ticket sellers drew strong opinions from...

Brand USA elects Tom Klein chairmanHe will replace Arne Sorenson, who will remain on the board.

Airbnb sues after New York cracks down on short-term rentals"In typical fashion, Albany back-room dealing rewarded a special interest -- the price-gouging hotel industry," Airbnb said.

JetBlue criticizes DOT's feet-dragging on Norwegian Air applicationThe airline expressed its concern that the DOT's lengthy delay in making a determination in the Norwegian Air International...

White House puts forward a raft of new air passenger protectionsAmong the rules: Online ticket agents must reveal when they display sponsored airline content in search results, and airlines...

DOT bans transport of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphoneSamsung halted the production, sale and exchange of the Note7 on Oct. 10 because the product is prone to overheat and explode.

Havana’s Hotel Inglaterra is slated to join Starwood’s Luxury Collection. Donald Trump is threatening to reverse normalization of relations if elected.

Trump’s Cuba policy could prove a setback for travel industryNational polls suggest that Donald Trump’s chances of being elected president on Nov. 8 are becoming increasingly slim, but for...

Trump says he'll reverse Obama's course on CubaIn a Twitter post, Trump said, "The people of Cuba have struggled too long. Will reverse Obama's Executive Orders and...

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