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In Nebraska, there won't be a tax on travel advisors' services

In Nebraska, there won't be a tax on travel advisors' servicesAccording to ASTA, the Nebraska Legislature passed a tax plan that retains an exemption for travel advisors' services.

The U.S. Travel Association reported in early August that there are at least 1 million travel-sector job openings.

A recent rise in jobless rate carries pros and cons for travelPeople looking for work will find plenty of opportunities right now in travel and hospitality. But if the unemployment rate...

Hiring slowed in July, but not in travel and hospitality

Hiring slowed in July, but not in travel and hospitalityAmid the turbulent economic news that hiring was down while unemployment ticked up in July, the U.S. Travel Association...

Global Entry initially will open in January to a select group of Australians who are frequent travelers to the U.S.

Australia is joining Global EntryStarting in January, Australian citizens will be able to access expedited customs clearance when arriving in the U.S.

A rendering of the proposed Brightline high-speed train station in Las Vegas.

Interstate debacle emphasizes the need for a high-speed L.A.-Vegas trainAn overturned truck carrying hazardous materials shut down the main thoroughfare between the two cities for nearly two full...

If adjacent seats aren't available at the time of booking, airlines would have to offer customers the choice taking a refund or waiting for such seating to open up.

DOT proposes family-seating rule for airlinesThe rule would require airlines to seat children ages 13 and under adjacent to at least one accompanying adult at no additional...

The CrowdStrike outage cost Delta $500 million, CEO Ed Bastian said during a Wednesday interview on CNBC.

Delta CEO says CrowdStrike outage cost the airline $500 millionThat includes customer compensation and lost revenue. Ed Bastian says Delta will sue for damages.

DOT chief warns airlines about their refund obligations

DOT chief warns airlines about their refund obligationsIn a letter sent to airline CEOs, Pete Buttigieg said the DOT is "concerned that some airlines may not be disclosing that...

Judges said that the fee-disclosure rule "likely exceeds DOT's authority and will irreparably harm airlines."

U.S. court blocks DOT's new rule on ancillary fee disclosureThe rule would have required airlines to disclose full fares, including all ancillary fees, when a flight search is conducted.

The U.S. continues to encourage American travelers to buy travel insurance before visiting Jamaica.

U.S. softens language on crime in updated Jamaica travel advisoryThe State Department maintained a Level 3 travel advisory for Jamaica but said "tourist areas generally see lower rates of...

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