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The DOT's order restores Obama administration-era policies for flying between the U.S. and Cuba that were rolled back in late 2019 and early 2020.

DOT reauthorizes flights to nine Cuba airportsAirlines and charter operators can once again serve Camaguey, Cayo Coco, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cienfuegos, Holguin, Manzanillo,...

U.S. to increase inbound travel feeThe fee, on inbound international travelers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, takes effect May 26.

A beach in Barbados. Fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need a Covid test to enter the island country, effective May 25.

Barbados drops Covid test for vaxxed visitorsUnvaccinated travelers are still required to present a negative test result for entry.

ASTA applauds advisors for Kentucky tax winThe Society says grassroots efforts helped spare travel agencies from $2 million in new sales taxes.

A private performance by Habana Compas Dance on a Cultural Cuba tour.

Tour operators await details about eased Cuba travel restrictionsThey were pleased that the Biden administration plans to bring back group travel in the people-to-people category and allow...

Republic Airways wants trainees who attend its Lift Academy pilot-training school to be eligible to fly for Republic after 750 hours in the cockpit.

Group bashes Republic Airways' petition for fewer hours of pilot trainingFlight 3407 Families, a lobbying group founded by the families of those who died in the 2009 Colgan Air crash, urged the DOT to...

Pekoske nominated to serve another term as TSA administrator

Pekoske nominated to serve another term as TSA administratorPekoske became TSA's administrator in August 2017 and has overseen a workforce of more than 60,000 through the pandemic.

More than 260 travel industry and business organizations have signed a letter calling for an urgent repeal of the pre-departure inbound testing requirement.

Travel groups urge White House drop Covid test ruleMore than 260 travel industry and business organizations have signed a letter calling for the end of the pre-departure inbound...

The CDC now requires only 90% of cruise ship passengers to be vaccinated for a ship sailing to be considered "highly vaccinated," down from 95%.

CDC relaxes 'highly vaccinated' cruise thresholdThe agency now requires 90% of cruise ship passengers to be vaccinated for a ship to have the designation, down from 95%.

Former Transportation secretary Norman Mineta dies at 90Mineta was a key figure in the deregulation of global distribution systems and was behind efforts to liberalize air travel...

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