June 2014 - Page 3 of 3 - Sightseers' Delight

Southern Museum to Host Virginia’s Civil War HistoryMobile

June 4, 2014 Special to The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum will host Virginia’s Civil War 150 HistoryMobile for a one-day visit on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The exhibit, an initiative of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission, will be located at Depot Park across the street from the museum and admission is free.

Delta to add 15 Airbus A321 aircraft

June 2, 2014 The Travel Trolley

Delta Air Lines has reached an agreement with Airbus to purchase 15 A321 aircraft for delivery beginning in 2018, the airline announced. The A321s will replace similar, less-efficient domestic aircraft that are being retired from Delta’s fleet.

PEOPLExpress set to return June 30

June 2, 2014 The Travel Trolley

The revived PEOPLExpress airline is set to return to the skies on June 30, the airline announced. The airline will initially offer service from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport to three cities.

Will new fed proposal benefit fliers? The government says yes

June 2, 2014 Todd DeFeo

New changes proposed by the federal government aim to bring more transparency to how airlines charge for “certain basic airline services” above the base fare price, such as checked baggage. But the airline industry says the market can and does regulate itself and contends the new proposal is an overreach.

Spokesman: Bergdahl Hospitalized in Germany for Dietary Issues

June 2, 2014 American Forces Press Service

The Defense Department’s immediate goal with Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is to take care of his medical needs, Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren told reporters today.