November 2011 – Sightseers' Delight

American Airlines parent company files Chapter 11

November 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

AMR Corp., which owns American Airlines American Eagle, has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Feds fine Spirit $50,000 for ads

November 24, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The federal government this week fined low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines $50,000 for what it said was deceptive advertising.

Ga. authorities prepared for Thanksgiving travel

November 23, 2011 The Travel Trolley

In Georgia, the number of travelers driving this holiday is expected to increase by 3.3 percent, while air travel is expected to rise by 1.2 percent. Others means of transportation — such as by bus or by rail — is projected to see a 14 percent increase.

Ready to fly? The TSA awaits

November 22, 2011 The Travel Trolley

As Americans prepare to travel this Thanksgiving, there are a number of challenges awaiting: traffic, stepped up patrols by law enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), at least according to some travelers.

Longtime Bulldogs announcer Munson dies

November 21, 2011 Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — Larry Munson, the legendary voice of the Georgia Bulldogs for more than four decades, died Sunday from complications from pneumonia, the university announced. He was 89. Munson broadcast Bulldogs’ games from 1966 until 1998. “Larry Munson exemplified the excellence that we believe is the symbol of all the University of Georgia does today,” UGA President Michael F. Adams said in a statement. “He was loved by thousands of alumni and friends, and was

Hartsfield-Jackson: Passenger traffic up in September

November 21, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Passenger traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in September increased 3.24 percent compared to a year earlier, officials said. Nearly 7.5 million people passed through the airport during the month.

Atlantic Southeast, ExpressJet closer to finalizing merger

November 20, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration last week gave Atlanta-based Atlantic Southeast Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary, ExpressJet Airlines, approval for a single operating certificate.

AAA: Thanksgiving travel expected to increase

November 20, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The number of Georgians traveling at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving is expected to increase by 3.3 percent compared to last year, AAA said.

Time to overhaul the TSA?

November 17, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), created in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, suffers from mismanagement and should be drastically overhauled.

AAA: Thanksgiving travel expected to increase

November 17, 2011 The Travel Trolley

The number of Georgians traveling at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving is expected to increase by 3.3 percent compared to last year, AAA said.