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The TSA expects to screen 40 million passengers over the holidays and through Jan. 2.

Government shutdown could impact air travel, TSA and U.S. Travel warnA government shutdown could cost the U.S. travel economy $1 billion per week and disrupt travel during the peak holiday season,...

The FAA said its review of Southwest Airlines "did not identify any significant safety issues."

Southwest Airlines cleared after FAA safety reviewThe review began following a series of incidents between May and mid-July.

There are now 25 daily roundtrips at Washington Reagan National that are exempted from the airport's 1,250-mile limit.

DOT finalizes Washington Reagan route awardsThe five winners will operate flights that are among the few exceptions to the 1,250-mile limit imposed at the D.C. airport.

U.S. government finalizes hotel junk fee rule

U.S. government finalizes hotel junk fee ruleThe Federal Trade Commission has established a rule banning hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term lodging providers...

The DOT is considering a tiered approach to compensation requirements, starting at between $200 and $300 for domestic delays of three to six hours.

Flight-disruption compensation rule is now up in the airThe incoming Trump administration will have the final say on a sweeping DOT proposal for airlines to compensate flyers when...

The DOT will require annual training for airline workers who load wheelchairs onto aircraft or who help transport flyers in wheelchairs.

DOT finalizes rules protecting flyers with wheelchairsOne of the rules clarifies the definition of a mishandled wheelchair, making it easier for the DOT to fine airlines for not...

U.K. opens applications for electronic travel authorization

U.K. opens applications for electronic travel authorizationAn ETA is needed to visit the U.K., starting Jan. 8.

U.S. Travel Association lobbies Congress for disaster aid

U.S. Travel Association lobbies Congress for disaster aidU.S. Travel urged lawmakers to pass immediate disaster-relief legislation for states where recent hurricanes have decimated the...

Honolulu. The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism released preliminary statistics for October, which counted 774,617 visitor arrivals in the Islands.

Hawaii notches busiest October since the pandemicThe Islands counted 774,617 arrivals for the month, second only to October 2019.

DOT proposes required compensation for airline delays and cancellations

DOT proposes required compensation for airline delays and cancellationsThe rule would apply only in cases where the delay or cancellation is the fault of the airline and not caused by external...

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