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Spirit to refund dying veteran’s ticket

May 6, 2012 The Travel Trolley

In a complete 180, Spirit Airlines said it will refund a dying Vietnam veteran’s airfare following threatened boycotts and extensive media coverage.

Delta subsidiary purchases refinery

May 4, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A subsidiary for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines this week purchased a Philadelphia-area oil refinery, a deal that includes pipelines to serve the airline’s operations in the Northeast.

Survey: More to fly in 2012

May 1, 2012 The Travel Trolley

More than nine in 10 respondents (91 percent) to a new TripAdvisor survey plan to fly domestically in 2012.

AAA: Gas prices continue decline

April 24, 2012 The Travel Trolley

There is finally some good news for motorists. The price of gas is continuing to decline, even if only slightly.

U.S. Airways looking to American for possible merger

April 23, 2012 The Travel Trolley

U.S. Airways is courting American Airlines as a possible partner for a merger, according to published reports and a letter from U.S. Airways’ CEO.

San Francisco repaints hydrant during earthquake remembrances

April 22, 2012 The Travel Trolley

San Francisco last week commemorated the 106th anniversary of the devastating 1906 earthquake.

NASA: Weather postpones Shuttle Enterprise flight To New York

April 21, 2012 The Travel Trolley

NASA’s planned flight to New York City of space shuttle Enterprise atop a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) has been due to weather, the space agency said.

National Parks waive fees for National Park Week

April 19, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at national parks April 21-29 for National Park Week.

South Georgia excursion train kicks off 2012 season

April 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The SAM Shortline Excursion Train has kicked off its 2012 excursion season.

AAA: Gas prices drop slightly

April 18, 2012 The Travel Trolley

According to AAA, gas prices nationwide dropped 2 cents over the last week to $3.907 per gallon, down from $3.929 per gallon a week ago.