January 2013 - Page 2 of 3 - Sightseers' Delight

FAA orders domestic airlines cease operating 787

January 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday ordered domestic airlines temporarily halt the use of Boeing 787 aircraft because of “a potential battery fire risk.”

Japanese airlines ground Boeing 787

January 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A pair of Japanese airlines have grounded their Boeing 787 aircraft after a problem forced an emergency landing.

Georgia awards $180K to 18 groups

January 15, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) awarded $180,000 in product development agreements to 18 tourism and art groups statewide.

USA Today Travel Media Group buys 10Best.com

January 15, 2013 The Travel Trolley

USA Today Travel Media Group has completed its acquisition of 10Best.com. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Sometimes the view is all you need

January 15, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Chicago RTA sues United, American over taxes

January 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

United Airlines and American Airlines “operate sham offices” in Sycamore, Illinois, which allows them to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) alleges.

The Big Chicken in Marietta, Georgia, remains a local landmark

January 13, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Big Chicken, located along Cobb Parkway in southern Marietta, is a true Atlanta landmark.

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum holding family friendly trains event on Saturday

January 13, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will kick off its packed 2013 calendar of events with a family day focusing on all aspects of trains and featuring a model train expo.

Skip the baggage claim: United launches new baggage delivery option

January 13, 2013 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines’ new baggage delivery option lets travelers skip the baggage claim and delivers travelers’ checked bags directly to their final destinations.

Feds to investigate Boeing 787 aircraft

January 11, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In the wake of several high profile issues involving Boeing 787 aircraft, the FAA is launching a “comprehensive review” of the plane.