The U.S. aviation industry is currently adapting to a landscape of consistent geopolitical and policy unpredictability, a shift that has become the “new normal” during the early stages of the current administration. While 2025 began with record-breaking financial forecasts, the Read More …
The United States Department of Homeland Security recently announced a temporary suspension of both the Global Entry and Transportation Security Administration PreCheck programs across the country. This administrative decision occurred amidst an ongoing and highly publicized political dispute in Washington Read More …
The travel industry has voiced strong opposition to the Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to temporarily suspend the Global Entry program. This suspension, which occurred during a partial government shutdown, also initially caused widespread confusion regarding the operational status Read More …
The Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection continue to maintain essential security operations despite a partial government shutdown. Because airport screenings and customs inspections are categorized as essential functions, the majority of the 61,000 TSA employees are Read More …
The United States tourism industry is currently experiencing a profound downturn as Canadian cross-border travel continues to plummet. According to data from December 2025, return trips by Canadian residents fell by 30.7 percent compared to the previous year, marking twelve Read More …
Despite widespread concern among cruisers over the FAA-mandated 10% flight cuts due to the government shutdown, Royal Caribbean has existing policies and programs in place to assist guests facing travel disruptions. While the cruise line has not issued a new Read More …
Experts warn that the operational impacts of the 43-day government shutdown, which recently ended, will continue to disrupt the air travel system throughout the peak holiday season. Key federal agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and passport services will require Read More …
Following the end of a protracted federal government shutdown, US airlines are anticipating a record-breaking number of travelers during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period. Airlines for America (A4A), the industry’s lobbying group, predicts that carriers will transport over 31 million Read More …
U.S. News’ digital cruise line and cruise ship profiles – updated annually – allowtravelers to learn more about each cruise carrier’s features, including its onboardactivities, immersive excursions and food offerings. Profiles feature “Insider Tips” fromcruise industry experts to help consumers Read More …