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Tourism
The U.S. government is putting more financial resources toward cutting its excessive visa wait times. Let's hope it gets the job done.
Dawit Habtemariam | 4 weeks ago
Travel Booking
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 | 7 months ago
Airlines
The Biden administration wants a law that would mandate airlines pay cash compensation for delays in some cases, similar to how the European Union handles the issue. But the chance Congress will agree is low.
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 | 1 year ago
Coronavirus
The continuing anger expressed by many surrounding the federal mask mandate always led to the possibility of political figures seeking allies in courts to get it thrown out. Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton - who is a spotlight of a criminal probe – is leading the charge.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago
The phrase being used is a sustainable reopening. Unfortunately, the only thing sustainable about much of Europe at the moment is the continuing rise in infections. Biden's final call may well be delayed.
David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago
Ground Transport
Brightline wants to make sure that private companies have equal access to the billions of dollars in new passenger rail funds proposed by President "Amtrak Joe" Biden. That could allow the railroad to speed up work on the country's next high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California.
Edward Russell, Skift | 3 years ago
U.S. lawmakers have been alarmingly indifferent about infrastructure for years. The pandemic appears to have provided the political will to change that, but the climate crisis is also a factor. The president used Amtrak Friday to make his case.
Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago
Business Travel
President Biden echoing the new CDC guidance on masks outdoors is one more step toward a pandemic recovery and instilling confidence in travelers looking to take it outside this summer.
Manojna Maddipatla, Reuters | 3 years ago
The years of infrastructure week memes are finally over with President Biden's $2 trillion proposal to upgrade and green America's infrastructure. But with battle lines already forming, can he get the package over the line in Congress?
