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The junk fee issue isn't new – but the fight against them is getting more intense.
Rashaad Jorden | 16 hours ago
Ground Transport
Amtrak could benefit from this move. But as for EVs, the government will need to coordinate its regulations, such as rules for needing permission to drive a personal car more than 50 miles, to encourage compliance.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 weeks ago
The White House has increasingly called out the travel industry for the proliferation of junk fees and now, it has a plan to get rid of the charges that travelers frequently encounter.
Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines' multibillion dollar deal to buy aircraft from Boeing is a big step in the country's strategy to boost its rapidly growing aviation industry.
Reuters | 4 months ago
Despite not having a permanent administrator for almost a year, FAA nominee Phil Washington has been deemed unqualified as the aviation regulator. When nominated last July, Washington was touted to bring transportation managerial skills even as he lacked extensive aviation-specific experience.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 9 months ago
News Blog
United Airlines has launched a new seat map feature that dynamically finds available adjacent seats at the time of booking, while a new policy will allow passengers to switch flights for free if none are available. The tweak to the online seat booking engine is designed to help sit children under 12-years-old next to an…
Matthew Parsons | 10 months ago
The White House's message is clear: "Welcome to the U.S., but only if you are vaccinated."
David Shepardson, Reuters | 11 months ago
President Joe Biden won't actually do anything about hotel resort fees, but by calling them out — and by blaming Congress for any inaction — he can still win with consumers ... who vote.
Gary Leff, View from the Wing | 11 months ago
Tourism
Not having a senior-level tourism official has cost the U.S. travel industry billions of dollars and millions of visitors. This new assistant secretary of travel and tourism will be responsible for making up for those many lost opportunities.
Dawit Habtemariam | 12 months ago
Coronavirus
The increase in Covid cases — including an outbreak among prominent U.S. politicians — comes at an inopportune time for those calling for the transit mask mandate to be lifted. It also makes it difficult for the Biden Administration to justify ending the mandate so soon when the country is facing another surge.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago
