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“Today’s announcement from Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford reinforces that safety is the number one priority in our nation’s air travel system. The decision to reduce scheduled flight capacity, while necessary to keep our skies safe, will inevitably affect the travel experience, leading to fewer flights, longer delays and more disruptions for travelers."

Under new guidance issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effective on December 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be able to require the collection of biometrics...

“Air travel’s number one priority is safety and while safety will be maintained, travelers will pay a heavy and completely unnecessary price in terms of delays, cancelations and lost confidence in the air travel experience,” said Geoff Freeman, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO.

The U.S. Travel Association announced Erik Hansen as senior vice president, head of government relations, where he will lead the association’s advocacy strategy and engagement with policymakers on issues critical to strengthening and growing the U.S. travel industry.

It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding—costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending.

From long screening lines to tossing water bottles to removing belts, shoes, jackets and electronics, travelers have been forced to endure an outdated and inconvenient experience for far too long. For...