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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...

Delta and Aeromexico must dissolve their joint venture by the end of the year.

Delta-Aeromexico breakup signals U.S. protectionist turnThe airline industry is worried that President Trump's economic protectionism is spilling over into aviation.

ASTA applauds legislation protecting travel agencies

ASTA applauds legislation protecting travel agenciesASTA is pleased with the reintroduction of legislation that would keep agencies off the hook from paying airline refunds.

National parks that collect entrance fees under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, like Joshua Tree National Park, will remain accessible during the government shutdown.

How the government shutdown is affecting national parksThe Interior Department said that "park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible."

25 years that changed travel

25 years that changed travel9/11, the last commission cuts, mega-mergers, overtourism and more: Our timeline of the first quarter of the 21st century...

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