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Frontier is the largest remaining member of the Association of Value Airlines.

DOT secretary opposes federal aid for budget airlinesThe Association of Value Airlines last week lobbied the Trump administration for a $2.5 billion liquidity pool. Sean Duffy says...

Spirit Airlines could not get sufficient support from the airline's bondholders and the Trump administration for a government bailout.

Report: Spirit Airlines will prepare to shut downThe Wall Street Journal reports that negotiations for a federal bailout have fallen through.

The House voted Thursday to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

While glad for the vote to fund DHS, industry groups rebuke CongressU.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman looked back on the damage caused and said the U.S. "emerged from this disruption...

Typically, the U.S. exports between 30,000 and 60,000 barrels of jet fuel per day to Europe. The U.S. is now exporting approximately 200,000 barrels.

With the Strait of Hormuz closed, Europe imports more U.S. jet fuelStill, Europe is at risk of a supply shortage as soon as June, according to an analysis by financial services group Societe...

New York led in overseas arrivals and spending with more than 9.8 million visitors and $32.1 billion.

Federal government reveals U.S. states with most overseas visitor spendingAccording to the National Travel and Tourism Office, five states captured nearly 59% of the total, accounting for $99.7...

The U.S. Travel Association said Canadian visitation dropped more than 20% in 2025.

A year into Canadian tourism backlash, there's little sign of changeWith no near-term recovery in sight, the industry is coming to terms with the possibility that winning back Canadians may take...

The Association of Value Airlines includes Avelo, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant and Sun Country.

Budget airlines seek $2.5 billion in relief from Trump administrationWith jet fuel prices soaring since the Iran war began, the Association of Value Airlines is lobbying for financial assistance.

TSA officers could be working without pay by the first week of May if Congress doesn't vote to reopen and fund the DHS.

TSA officers could soon be working without pay againAs the DHS shutdown drags into a third month, emergency funding that has been used to pay TSA officers is running out.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to draw as many as 10 million visitors to the U.S.

U.S. Travel Association condemns travel advisory issued for World CupSome 120 organizations, including the ACLU and Amnesty International, warned travelers of safety risks. U.S. Travel CEO Geoff...

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Do communities shape tourism? Or vice versa?In Asheville, Tourism Cares examined how to nurture tourism and maintain community support. Rahm Emanuel and Michael Bloomberg...

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