New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…
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State Department Launches Online Passport Renewal for U.S. Citizens
New digital system promises faster processing times and increased convenience for travelers, as demand for passports surges. The State Department announced that U.S. passport holders now have the…
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FAA Offers Grants for Baggage Handling System Upgrades
The funding comes from programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded over 25 airports over $465 million in grants to replace or upgrade…
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Transportation Department Reports Lower Flight Cancelation Rate for Labor Day
The current year cancelation rate rests at 0.7 percent below the 10-year average. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, flight cancelation rates have hovered at around 1.6…
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TSA Gears Up for Record-High Labor Day Air Travel
17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day…
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Secretary Raimondo Celebrates National Tourism Strategy
The Commerce Department expects to welcome 91 million international visitors by 2026. Secretary Gina Raimondo celebrated the progress of the Commerce Department’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy this…
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Administration to Release of 1 Million Barrels of Fuel from Northeast Reserve
The sale of the gasoline is intended to bring down consumer prices. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Petroleum Reserves announced that 1 million barrels of gasoline…
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NTSB Chair Testifies at Renomination Hearing
Chair Homendy expresses her commitment to travel safety before the Senate panel. The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing for the renomination of Jennifer Homendy as chair of…
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Commerce Department Reports Outdoor Recreation Revenue
Record highs within the sector show a bounce-back after the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor recreation industry generated $1 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) for America’s economy in…
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FTC Permanently Bars Roomster Over Fake Reviews
Consumers were defrauded by the company offering fictitious listings. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement permanently prohibiting Roomster Corp. and its owners from purchasing or…
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