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Industry Updates - Week of February 24, 2026
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Global Entry Shuts Down, but TSA PreCheck Won't Be

That means travelers passing through passport control facilities at major airports across the country will likely not be able to use the blue biometric kiosks, which typically help flyers save significant time after arriving home in the U.S. following an international flight.

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What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—and What to Know When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip 

What airlines generally do not provide, is compensation for weather-related disruptions. Under U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, severe weather is considered outside an airline’s control, meaning carriers are not required to cover hotel stays, meals, or alternate transportation if a flight is delayed or canceled because of a storm. If the airline cancels your flight outright, you are entitled to a refund to your original form of payment if you choose not to travel—but additional expenses are usually left to the traveler.

Continue Reading | AFAR
How AI Will Change Travel Planning in 2026 — and Why Advisors Matter More Than Ever
 

The technology can generate countless options and possibilities, but it cannot take responsibility for the complexities of real-world travel. This is where human advisors become more valuable than ever. 

Humans serve as curators, decision-makers and trusted problem-solvers who bridge the gap between AI-generated possibilities and executed itineraries. While AI excels at processing data and presenting alternatives, advisors bring irreplaceable judgment, relationship management and accountability to the table.

Continue Reading  | TravelPulse
American Airlines Tweaks Bag Fees: Why You'll Definitely want to Plan Ahead
American announced it's raising fees for passengers' second checked bag ... that is, if they wait until they arrive at the airport to pay.

Going forward, bag No. 2 will cost customers $50 at the terminal. That's $5 more than the airline currently charges for a second bag. Flyers who prepay for their baggage online before their trip will get a $5 "discount".

Continue Reading | The Point's Guy
Delta Air Lines Is Launching A New Business Class Experience - Delta One

What once began as a response to low-cost carriers has evolved into a highly segmented system in which even premium cabins are divided into multiple pricing tiers. Now, Delta Air Lines is taking that strategy one step further as it prepares to launch a new business class experience in 2026, signaling another major shift in how legacy airlines sell their most profitable seats. 

Introduced as a replacement for the carrier’s previous BusinessElite branding, Delta One is designed primarily for long-haul and premium transcontinental routes where travelers expect lie-flat seats, enhanced dining, and elevated onboard service.

Continue Reading | Simple Flying
United Credit-card Holders Benefit Under MileagePlus Changes

Under the changes, a general MileagePlus member, without status or a United credit card, will earn three MileagePlus points per dollar spent on United flights, down from the current accrual rate of five miles per dollar. Holders of a cobranded credit card will earn six miles per dollar when buying a ticket. If the purchase is made with their United card, the earn rate will be higher, with the specific rate depending upon which card the flyer holds. For example, general MileagePlus members who hold the popular United Explorer card will earn nine miles per dollar on ticket purchases, compared to the present five-miles-per-dollar rate. 

Continue Reading | Travel Weekly
Can You Fly With a Damaged Passport? Here's What You Need to Know

What counts as passport damage?
Many travelers assume “damage” means something extreme. But according to U.S. Government Standards—and the experts who work with passports every day—the threshold is much lower.

Experts note that damage can include:
  • Water damage (including mold and stains)
  • A significant tear
  • Unofficial markings on the data page
  • Missing visa pages (torn out, ripped, or cut)
  • A hole punch
If you need to replace your damaged passport, submit:
  • The damaged passport;
  • A signed statement explaining the damaged or mutilated condition of your passport book and/or card; 
  • Form DS-11 (including supporting documents, photo, and fees)

Continue Reading | Travel and Leisure

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