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Airlines resist pressure to drop fee-disclosure lawsuit

Airlines resist pressure to drop fee-disclosure lawsuitSen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) grilled representatives of Delta, American, United, Frontier and Spirit at a hearing.

Mark Pestronk

How Trump's policies could impact travelHere's how some of the incoming president's promised initiatives could affect the retail travel business.

Japan joins Global Entry program

Japan joins Global Entry programJapanese citizens now have access to expedited customs and immigration processing when arriving in the U.S.

The cabin on an Airbus A321neo jet flown by Frontier Airlines.

Senate probes airlines' seat-selection revenueA study reveals that Spirit, Frontier, American, United and Delta brought in $12.4 billion in seat-selection revenue between...

Following a special session of the Louisiana's legislature designed to change Louisiana's tax code, and a grassroots advocacy campaign from ASTA, the tax plan does not include a tax on the services of advisors, the Society said Monday.

ASTA celebrates Louisiana sales tax winAfter the Society's grassroots advocacy campaign, state tax code changes will not result in a new tax on the services of...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said it's imperative that members of Congress continue a bipartisan approach to push tourism priorities.

Will bipartisan travel policy emerge under Trump? Two lawmakers are optimisticSen. Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.) and Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) both talked about the importance of improving visa processing at a...

Judge blocks Biden administration's overtime rule; ASTA applauds

Judge blocks Biden administration's overtime rule; ASTA applaudsThe rule had increased the salary threshold for guaranteed overtime pay from $35,568 to $43,888.

The incoming Trump administration might be more business-friendly than Biden's, opening up opportunities for ASTA.

During a presidential transition, ASTA's advocacy goals remain the sameWith a Trump administration, there are several core issues that will likely remain major priorities for ASTA.

Mark Pestronk

The host-IC relationship under TrumpThe Trump team could repeal two rules that impact the host-independent contractor relationship.

On the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast episode, we talk about how the Trump Administration might influence travel policy. Clockwise from top left: News and policy editor Johanna Jainchill, host Rebecca Tobin and Gary Leff of View from the Wing.

What travel policy might look like under President TrumpNews editor Johanna Jainchill and View from the Wing's Gary Leff discuss the incoming Trump administration's priorities and how...

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