July 2016 – Sightseers' Delight

New theories add intrigue to search for missing MH370

July 29, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

It’s been more than two years since MH370 ended in the Indian Ocean. Now, new theories about what happened to the flight are adding intrigue to the search for the missing plane.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield-Jackson, first airport to eclipse 100 million passengers, continues to grow

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last year served more than 100 million passengers, the first airport ever to reach the mark.

London mayor wants world to know city is open

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Just in case there was any question, London is in fact open for business. So, come visit, the mayor is telling the world.

The Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis

People visiting national parks this year, survey finds

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

More than three in four Americans (79 percent) are planning to visit a national park in the next year, according to a new AAA survey.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lincoln Presidential Library historian named Illinois state historian

July 27, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Trustees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency have named a research historian at the Lincoln Presidential Library Illinois state historian.

Five interesting statues to see in Georgia

July 25, 2016 Todd DeFeo

They can be found on street corners, in town squares, in front of major buildings and on major town greens. They are often great ways to learn a little but about the history of a particular city or state.

Eight airlines selected to fly to Cuba

July 8, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Eight U.S. airlines have been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin scheduled flights to Havana.

What should the dress code be for fliers?

July 7, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

More than one in five travelers (21 percent) say airlines have the right to ask passengers to change their attire before boarding a plane.

TSA, American Airlines testing new screening technology

July 7, 2016 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and American Airlines, through a joint initiative, will install new screening technology, including automated security screening lanes and computed tomography (CT) scanners, at select American Airlines hubs nationwide this fall.

Railroad Rendezvous returns to Southern Museum in July

July 7, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will hold its popular Railroad Rendezvous event on July 16.