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Judge blocks Department of Labor's new overtime ruleASTA was pleased with the decision because it says the new rule would be burdensome to travel agencies.

A security line at Nashville's airport in April.

U.S. Travel Association outlines how airport security could improveA combination of financial, technological and administrative steps should be taken to make security at U.S. airports better and...

During his victory speech last week, President-elect Donald Trump with Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus.

Industry voices cautious optimism about Trump presidencyPresident-elect Donald Trump's unexpected victory found travel leaders optimistically discounting much of his protectionist...

Qatar Airways fined for airspace violationsThe Transportation Department penalized the airline for operating American Airlines codeshared flights over Iraqi, Yemeni and...

Re-elected Shuster expected to revive effort to privatize air traffic controlTransportation economist Kenneth Button doesn't think President-elect Donald Trump would oppose ATC privatization.

Concern about data security derails plan to expand PreCheckIn particular, the TSA noted concerns about the ability to ensure that vendors safeguard sensitive testing data.

U.S. Travel encouraged by Trump's vow to rebuild infrastructure"Mr. Trump demonstrated throughout his campaign that travel and infrastructure issues have his attention, and we stand ready to...

U.S. considering 11 more airports for Preclearance programThey include airports in Milan, Rome, Edinburgh, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

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...

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