July 2017 – Sightseers' Delight

Proposal would increase fees on passengers at airports nationwide

July 31, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposal currently under consideration would increase the Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) at airports nationwide from $4.50 to $8.50 for departing flights, a move that would cost travelers millions annually.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Judge wants FAA to regulate airline seat sizes

July 30, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

A federal judge has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to look at regulating the size of airline seats, according to various media reports.

Don’t even think about taking a dip in the Trevi Fountain

July 29, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Retired police officers in Rome will start guarding the historic Trevi Fountain to protect the landmark against illicit tourist behavior.

Visiting Venice? Be sure to study up on the rules first

July 29, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Anyone planning to visit Venice, Italy, should be sure to first brush up on the rules.

TSA to roll out new security measures for larger electronic devices

July 26, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could soon require travelers to remove any electronic devices larger than a cell phone from their bags before going through security checkpoints.

New E-ticket attraction planned for EPCOT

July 24, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Walt Disney World officials are planning to add a new E-ticket attraction based on Guardians of the Galaxy to EPCOT.

Will nuke preparations hurt tourism in Hawaii?

July 21, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

As Hawaiian officials prepare for the possibility that North Korea launches an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the state, some officials worry the preparations will hurt tourism.

So, people are avoiding the United States because of Trump, right?

July 18, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Concerns that people would avoid visiting the United States because of Donald Trump’s travel ban rhetoric are unfounded, according to a report.

Authorities in Southeast targeting speeders

July 18, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The week-long “Operation Southern Shield,” a speed prevention and enforcement initiative, focuses on interstates, major highways and local roads in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Georgia railroad museum proceeding with largest expansion in two decades

July 15, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southeastern Railway Museum is closing in on its fundraising goal for the museum’s largest expansion project since it moved to its current location roughly two decades ago.