The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined US Airways $40,000 for violating rules that require airline price advertisements to disclose the full price consumers must pay for air transportation. “When consumers shop for air travel, they have a right to know how much they will have to pay,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “We will continue to ensure that airlines comply with our price advertising rules.”

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. reported its fourth quarter results, with a net loss of $18 million. Net revenue was $175 million for the fourth quarter 2009, down 3 percent (6 percent on a constant currency basis) year over year.

Costa Crociere said three crew members were killed when the Costa Europa struck a pier while docking in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, early Feb. 26. Three passengers and one other crew member were injured and taken to the hospital. The ship sustained damage on its right side, reportedly a six-foot gash, according to overseas media reports, but was safely docked.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.

The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) is offering new ammunition in its battle in Congress to pass a comprehensive U.S. Travel Promotion Act. A new report by the USTA in conjunction with Oxford Economics shows that the drop in overseas travel to the United States since 2000 has cost the U.S. 440,000 jobs and more than $500 billion in total travel-related spending.