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Senator: Amendment would make it impossible to hack into airliner’s onboard computer

April 12, 2016 The Travel Trolley

A Democratic senator has filled a legislative amendment he says will make it nearly impossible for anyone to hack into a commercial airliner’s onboard computer system.

The Travel Trolley launching new newsletter

April 3, 2016 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley and its two sister sites are launching a newsletter that includes content culled from all three sites.

Should I cancel that trip to Europe?

March 26, 2016 The Travel Trolley

The State Department has issued a travel alert for all of Europe. So, should anyone and everyone planning to travel to Europe this summer cancel plans?

62 killed in plane crash in Russia

March 19, 2016 The Travel Trolley

A flydubai plane with 55 passengers and seven crew members on board crashed while trying to land at a Russian airport, killing all 62 people, according to news reports.

Senator introduces bill aimed at protecting the flying public

March 11, 2016 The Travel Trolley

U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation he says will “have a positive impact on the entire general aviation community.”

United buying 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft

March 10, 2016 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines is planning to buy 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft in addition to the previously announced order of 40 737-700s. United will take delivery of the aircraft beginning at the end of 2017.

Millennials guilty of vacation-shaming others, survey finds

March 10, 2016 The Travel Trolley

So, apparently, vacation shaming is a thing. That would when one is made to feel a sense of shame or guilt from co-workers for taking a vacation.

Party here this St. Patrick’s Day

March 9, 2016 The Travel Trolley

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. That means it’s time to dye beers and rivers green.

Hedge funds propose six director candidates for United Continental Holdings

March 8, 2016 The Travel Trolley

A pair of hedge funds that own a 7.1 percent stake in United Continental Holdings want to nominate six director candidates for election to the Board of Directors at the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites celebrating 85 years in 2016

March 7, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2016.