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The DOT will evaluate the FAA's actions to address maintenance noncompliance and violations at United.

DOT Inspector General will audit FAA's oversight of United AirlinesThe audit follows a string of safety-related incidents at United that drew national headlines in March.

"It's great to hear some markets are doing well, but not enough markets are doing great." -- U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman

Inbound U.S. travel is surging, but the recovery is unevenFlorida is doing great drawing Europeans, but West Coast destinations are lagging because Asia visitation is in the early...

Mark Pestronk

The DOT has deputized state AGsEarlier this year, the DOT authorized officials in 18 states and territories to investigate whether travel agencies (as well as...

ASTA urges members to lobby for amendment to FAA bill

ASTA urges members to lobby for amendment to FAA billThe amendment from Sen. Rand Paul would counter a new DOT rule, relieving travel agencies from being on the hook for refunds...

The U.S. Travel Association said that two-thirds of flyers widely support facial-recognition technology.

U.S. Travel denounces proposal to curtail airport biometricsU.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman is sounding the alarm about an amendment put forth by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and...

Travel agencies faced with new overtime regulation

Travel agencies faced with new overtime regulationThe Department of Labor has ordered a salary threshold increase for overtime pay from the current $35,568 to $43,888 on July 1,...

New airfare refund regulations a win for consumers

New airfare refund regulations a win for consumersAirlines will be required to proactively notify flyers that they are entitled to a refund. It could be a paradigm shift for...

Mark Pestronk

Is the DOT's refund rule still 'anti-agent'?Even though the DOT limited the application of the final rule, it will still create a substantial burden on many agencies. I...

Federal law provides tax credits of between $1.25 and $1.75 per gallon to fuel producers and air carriers for SAF sales and usage.

Treasury Department finalizes guidance for SAF tax creditsThe new approach rewards producers of corn- and soy-based ethanol for farming and refining practices that reduce emissions and...

Outgoing chief Chris Thompson on his time at Brand USANews editor Johanna Jainchill spoke to Thompson, who is retiring this summer after 12 years as the organization's CEO, about...

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