Roundup: This Week in Travel News

 
 

It’s been another whirlwind week in travel. From a new act that would restore Brand USA funding to legislation guaranteeing pay for air traffic controllers, we’ve tracked the top travel stories and rounded them up for you here.

A proposal that would have allowed travelers to seek compensation for flight delays and other missteps has been grounded by the Trump administration. READ MORE

U.S. airline trade group Airlines for America (A4A) wants to ensure that air traffic controllers and other essential aviation workers continue to receive pay during future government shutdowns. READ MORE

The VISIT USA Act would restore critical funding to Brand USA—the nation’s destination marketing organization—as the U.S. prepares to host a decade of global events. READ MORE

With a record 75 resident entertainers, five new shows, new restaurants, a 24/7 game room, immersive destination spaces and more, Celebrity Xcel is a game-changer. READ MORE

Allegiant Air pilots have conducted nationwide protests at airports across the country, demanding a fair contract and an end to negotiation delays. READ MORE

Frontier Airlines has launched new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas and Detroit. READ MORE

If you’d like to support the continued recovery in Jamaica, here’s a vetted list of government agencies, charitable organizations and resort-run foundations that are actively assisting the island’s hardest-hit areas. READ MORE