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Justice Department, FBI announce formal conclusion of investigation into 2001 anthrax attacks

February 20, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The Justice Department, the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said their investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks, which killed five people and sickened 17 others, has formally ended.

American Airlines to expand international presence in New York With three new routes

February 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

American Airlines will expand its international presence in New York this spring with three new routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Jose, Costa Rica; Madrid, Spain; and Manchester, England. The new flights to San Jose will begin on April 6, while service to Madrid will start on May 1, and flights to Manchester will begin on May 13. The schedule brings the number of international destinations American serves from New York

Airline on-time performance improves in 2009

February 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The nation’s largest airlines had an on-time performance rate in 2009 that was their best since 2003, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). In addition, the report shows that the carriers’ rate of mishandled baggage last year was the lowest recorded since 2004. According to information filed with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the 19 carriers reporting on-time performance recorded an overall on-time arrival

United: Airline leads country’s five largest global carriers for domestic scheduled flights

February 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines said it was first in on-time performance for domestic scheduled flights among America’s five largest global carriers for 2009 as measured by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and published in the Air Travel Consumer Report released.

TSA expands use of ‘Explosive Trace Detection’ technology

February 19, 2010 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — The Transportation Security Administration is increasing the use of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and a number of other airports nationwide. “Explosive Trace Detection technology is a critical tool in our ability to stay ahead of evolving threats to aviation security,” TSA Acting Administrator Gale Rossides said in a statement. “Expanding the use of this technology at checkpoints and at departure gates greatly enhances security to keep the traveling

TSA expands use of explosive trace detection technology at airports

February 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Transportation Security Administration said it is expanding the random use of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology at airports nationwide. “Explosive Trace Detection technology is a critical tool in our ability to stay ahead of evolving threats to aviation security,” TSA Acting Administrator Gale Rossides said in a statement. “Expanding the use of this technology at checkpoints and at departure gates greatly enhances security to keep the traveling public safe.” Since the Christmas Day failed

Akron-Canton airport has busiest January on record

February 18, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Special to The Travel Trolley GREEN, Ohio — Record snow and freezing temperatures haven’t cooled things down at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), the airport announced. Customers from throughout the region helped CAK sizzle this January. Nearly 107,000 passengers traveled to and from CAK during the month, making it the airport’s busiest January of all time. That figure is up 4 percent compared to 2009 and beats the airport’s previous best January by 4,425 passengers which was

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport fastest growing local market

February 18, 2010 Special to The Travel Trolley

Local passengers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) grew almost 21 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008, according to the 3rd Quarter 2009 DOT report.

Morris Publishing’s restructuring plan confirmed

February 18, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

A bankruptcy court in Augusta has approved Morris Publishing Group’s reorganization plan, the company announced. With the approval, the company could emerge from bankruptcy as soon as March 1.

MARTA renames ‘Yellow’ line to avoid ‘racially insensitive’ perceptions

February 17, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

DECATUR — MARTA announced that it is changing the name of one of its lines to avoid any perceived “racially insensitive” overtones by the Asian community it serves. In October, MARTA introduced color-coded rail lines — similar to systems in other major cities — saying it will help cut down on rider confusion. With the change, the former Northeast-South Line, which serves Doraville and Chamblee on the Northside, became the Yellow Line. “In light of