U.S. Safety Investigators Are Reviewing Air Traffic Controller Staffing
The National Transportation Safety Board did not specify how many air traffic controllers were working at the time of the collision.
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NTSB Outlines Investigation of Fatal D.C. Plane Crash
The NTSB said Thursday it expects to release a preliminary report on the deadly crash near Washington, D.C., within 30 days.
An FTC Rule on Junk Fees Seemed Like a Sure Thing. There Still Hasn’t Been a Vote
There has been a push toward more disclosure of fees and that's likely to continue. But a rule from the new FTC is unlikely.
U.S. Airlines Gear Up for 2024 Democratic and Republican Conventions
United and American are increasing the number of flights to Milwaukee and Chicago this summer for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
Washington to Roll Out 'There’s Only One DC' Tourism Campaign
Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers.
Washington, D.C.'s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Washington, D.C.'s tourism budget, Airbnb's New York history, and Sonesta's junk fee lawsuit.
Washington D.C. to Spend $20 Million to Close Global Tourism Recovery Gap
The new hotel tax funds will be a big boost for Destination DC's marketing efforts.
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Washington, D.C. Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Blended Travel Dream
Recent research from Freeman shows that 82 percent of professionals are looking to combine business travel with leisure. Taking inspiration from DC, here are five ways to ensure that your attendees benefit from the full bleisure experience at your next meeting.
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Spirit Has a Plan for Long-Distance Flights at Washington's National Airport
Spirit Airlines has a plan that could get it access to Washington's Reagan National Airport along with other budget carriers that have little or no presence at the sought-after D.C. gateway.
The UAE's Very, Very Ambitious Tourism Goals
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the UAE’s huge tourism push, Washington, D.C.’s new airport link, and repatriation of African artifacts.