July 2012 - Sightseers' Delight

Delta to shutter regional carrier Comair

July 27, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Delta Air Lines, which is moving to replace smaller, regional aircraft, is shutting down Comair, one of its affiliates that flies under the Delta Connection banner.

Olympics’ lasting impact on Atlanta evident today

July 25, 2012 Todd DeFeo

It’s been 16 years since Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, but the games’ lasting impact can be felt even today.

Museum shows music is the fabric of a culture

July 23, 2012 Todd DeFeo

To say music is the fabric of a culture takes on a whole new meaning at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).

Southern Museum to unveil rare Civil War regimental flag

July 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Monday will unveil and place on permanent display a rare regimental flag issued to the 65th Georgia Infantry during the Civil War.

Southwest to pay to rehab 717 aircraft it is leasing to Delta

July 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Southwest Airlines is planning to spend $100 million on refurbishing to 88 Boeing 717 aircraft that it is planning to lease to Delta Airlines, according to published reports.

UPDATE: NASA to allow visitors to tour famous launch pad

July 22, 2012 Todd DeFeo

NASA has launched its new “KSC Up-Close: Launch Pad Tour,” taking Kennedy Space Center visitors into the normally secure Launch Complex 39.

NASA to allow visitors to tour famous launch pad

July 20, 2012 Todd DeFeo

NASA said it will start letting visitors tour a famous launch pad that has been used by the Apollo Saturn V rockets that sent astronauts to the moon and later the space shuttles.

Survey: Travelers consider healthy eating important while traveling

July 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Looking to stay in shape while on vacation? Chances are, you’re not alone.

Parker: Combining networks results in better networks, profitable airlines

July 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Airline mergers have resulted in better networks and profitable airlines, U.S. Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker told the National Press Club today.

Legislation aims to keep families seated together

July 16, 2012 Todd DeFeo

A Congressman from New York has introduced legislation to help keep families seated together on commercial flights.