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JetBlue planes at JFK Airport.

JetBlue won't appeal Northeast Alliance termination, but American willJetBlue said it will now intensify focus on its proposed combination with Spirit Airlines.

Columnist Doug Lansky, left, and host Rebecca Tobin, talk destination marketing organizations, "unbalanced" tourism and Apple's Newton product on this episode of the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast.

Overtourism vs. 'unbalanced tourism'Host Rebecca Tobin and columnist Doug Lansky debate: Is tourism well marketed but not well managed? And Lansky introduces us to...

The Disney Fantasy at Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line's private island in the Bahamas.

Bahamas government delays implementation of cruise tax hikeInfluenced by cruise lines' concerns, the Bahamas will delay implementation until Jan.1. The increase will raise the passenger...

Under existing regulations, pilots generally must log 1,500 hours to fly for a commercial carrier. The Air Line Pilots Association is firmly against reducing that number.

A dispute over pilot training is stalling the FAA reauthorization billAn amendment to reduce the number of flight hours required to become a commercial pilot has caused dissension among lawmakers.

From left, The Travel Authority’s Lee Thomas, ASTA’s Pam Bonin and Altour’s Doug Payne during ASTA Legislative Day 2023.

ASTA leads large contingent of travel advisors for Legislative DayA total of 225 participants spent the day meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill, discussing issues important to travel...

Mapping out a better way to travel

Mapping out a better way to travelTwo nonprofits have initiatives underway that have the potential to change how some people will explore the world.

A second cockpit door has been a priority for the Air Line Pilots Association since 9/11.

FAA issues final rule requiring second cockpit doorThe rule will be in effect for all planes manufactured for delivery to a U.S. airline beginning in summer 2025.

Doug Lansky

Doug Lansky's video opinion column premieresTravel Weekly is launching "ReThinking Tourism," a series of video opinion columns by industry consultant and speaker Doug...

ASTA CEO Zane Kerby said, "Policymakers recognize the invaluable role travel advisors play in the larger travel and tourism ecosystem."

ASTA is pleased with measures included in FAA reauthorization billIf adopted as written, travel advisors will not be on the hook for issuing client refunds on airline tickets.

Brand USA chief Chris Thompson on how the U.S. stays competitiveThompson talked about issues that tend to impact inbound travel to the U.S. and the importance of staying competitive.

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