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Senate pushes forward with bill offering new air passenger protectionsIncluded is a requirement that airlines refund checked baggage fees when items are lost or delayed.

House passes temporary FAA funding billThe Senate is likely to take up the bill before the week is out, ahead of Congress’ 10-day Easter holiday recess.

Obama opens Cuba to solo travelU.S. travelers no longer have to be part of a tour group, but they still must stick to rules for people-to-people educational...

No privatization of air traffic control in Senate's FAA funding billBut the Senate bill goes well beyond the House proposal on the issue of consumer protection.

Senators introduce the Forbidding Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees ActThe FAIR Act would "ground the soaring, gouging fees that contribute to airlines’ record profits and passengers’ rising pain,”...

Lawmaker denounces airline surcharges on international flightsSen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) accuses carriers of levying de facto fuel surcharges even as the price of oil has plummeted.

DOT bans use of e-cigarettes on planes"This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes," said...

Senator wants federal size standards for airplane seats“It’s no secret that airlines are looking for more ways to cut costs but they shouldn’t be cutting inches of legroom and seat...

Brand USA will now market to ChinaThe tourism-promotion organization predicts that China will become the U.S.'s top source market for international visitors...

U.S. and China shine spotlight on tourism riseAn event in Beijing on Feb. 29 will feature a video message from President Barack Obama.

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