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Multiple airlines would benefit from acquiring JetBlue.

Evaluating merger possibilities in the U.S. airline sectorIndustry forecasters, from investment analysts to the CEOs of Delta and United, are predicting that high fuel costs could drive...

After their merger closes, Allegiant and Sun Country will operate as separate carriers until they receive a single operating certificate.

Allegiant's acquisition of Sun Country cleared for takeoffWith the DOT's approval of Allegiant's acquisition of Sun Country, the airlines have cleared all regulatory hurdles for their...

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U.S. tourism is at a crossroadsWTTC visitor data shows the U.S. is falling behind. We can fix it.

ASTA CEO Zane Kerby said the Society is ready to help Maryland craft educational standards in lieu of the legislation.

ASTA opposes travel seller registration bill in MarylandThe Society says it would be burdensome to travel advisors and "misses a key point" it was designed to address.

An ad aimed at recruiting gamers to be air traffic controllers asks, "Are you up for the challenge? You've been training for this."

From the basement to the tower: FAA recruits gamers to be air traffic controllersThe FAA said successful gamers have skill sets that transfer well to a control tower, including high cognitive function,...

DOT secretary Sean Duffy's comments on airline consolidation come as analysts say high fuel prices could lead to further industry consolidation.

DOT secretary signals openness to airline consolidation"Is there room for some mergers in the aviation industry? Yeah, I think there is," Sean Duffy said in an interview on CNBC.

Economic Policy Institute president Heidi Shierholz (left) and Unite Here international president Gwen Mills present findings from Unite Here's "Inhospitable" report.

Historic immigration decline could damage the hotel industryThe U.S. Census Bureau reports that net migration fell across every metropolitan area in the country in 2025. For the...

The White House said privatizing airport screening would "yield cost savings and begin reform of a troubled federal agency."

White House proposes TSA privatizationThe president's budget request for fiscal year 2027 includes $52 million to begin the process of privatizing the TSA next year.

TSA opponents have criticized the agency's effectiveness.

Could TSA turmoil increase push for private airport security?Turmoil caused by the Department of Homeland Security shutdown might be galvanizing interest in a little-used federal program...

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has reached 48 days.

Homeland Security stalemate could be resolved soonHouse and Senate leadership have landed on a bipartisan bill they believe can muster votes to reopen DHS. Meanwhile, President...

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