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A crew member on the Viking Octantis said that nine crew had been taken from the ship by Customs and Border Protection.

Great Lakes immigration sting affects multiple cruise shipsCustoms and Border Protection has removed crew members from at least five ships sailing overnight itineraries, according to...

United CEO Scott Kirby has been vocal about his desire for the FAA to once again make Newark a Level 3 slot-controlled airport.

United Airlines: Newark operations have rebounded from a rough springThe FAA's flight cap, which came in response to rampant delays and cancellations, is working. But what will happen at the end...

Delta said it complied with all requirements of the Cares Act and settled to avoid the expense of litigation.

Delta settles litigation alleging Cares Act violationThe U.S. Justice Department said Delta accepted federal relief money during the pandemic but failed to impose required...

Victory Cruises' Victory I. Crew were removed from the ship and its sister vessel, the Victory II, during a call in Detroit.

CBP agents remove some crew from Victory's two ships in the Great LakesSources familiar with the situation said that Customs and Border Protection removed 13 crew who had previously been cleared for...

Congress members request repeal of refund rule affecting travel advisors

Congress members request repeal of refund rule affecting travel advisorsASTA shared its support of a letter that nine members of Congress sent to the DOT, urging it to review its "merchant of record"...

Aviation groups cheered the $12.5 billion provided to overhaul air traffic control systems.

From air traffic control to visitor fees, travel groups find pros and cons in budget lawIndustry groups praised the measure's infrastructure spending and tax policies, but also expressed concern about Brand USA...

Clockwise from top left: Tours editor Brinley Hineman, Miriam Martinez of Revigorate and Folo host Rebecca Tobin talk about overtourism concerns in Portugal, Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

What to know about overtourism and Europe protestsAre travelers are concerned about overtourism protests and anti-tourism sentiment, and how are advisors and tour companies are...

Bryan Bedford

Bryan Bedford confirmed as FAA administratorThe former Republic Airways CEO has championed alternatives to the 1,500-hour flight training rule.

Brand USA funding cut is a red flag: Impact storytelling matters more than everThe slashing of Brand USA's budget raises the question: Who's telling the story of your destination — and whose stories are...

TSA agents managed a security checkpoint at Denver International Airport in 2019. The agency may be ending its policy that travelers remove their shoes at security.

It's official: TSA's longstanding shoe-removal policy has endedThe TSA's longstanding policy that requires flyers to remove their shoes during the security process is coming to a formal end.

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