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Port Columbus Passenger Activity Continues To Stabilize

June 9, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Special to The Travel Trolley COLUMBUS, Ohio – Passenger activity at Port Columbus International Airport showed a slight increase in April, officials said. Statistics released during a recent meeting of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors show that in April Port Columbus had a 0.8 percent increase in passengers compared to the previous year. A total of 529,496 passengers traveled through Port Columbus in April compared to 525,223 in April 2009. Year-to-date 1,957,333

Ga. Gov. signs texting while driving ban into law

June 4, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed into law legislation that prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel. The governor also signed into law a measure that prohibits teens from using cell phones while driving.

Perdue signs bill closing seatbelt loophole

June 3, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Gov. Sonny Perdue today signed into law a bill to close a loophole and require both the driver and passenger of a pickup truck to buckle up. “Pick-ups have changed over the years, and are often used to get back and forth to work on an everyday basis. Today, they are out on our expressways and bypasses, as well as farms,” Perdue said in a news release. “We all recognize that seatbelts save

UPDATE: Space shuttles prepare for new lives as tourist attractions

May 29, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – As the Space Shuttle program winds to an end, a new tourist attraction looms. At least 20 museums nationwide are clamoring for one of the space shuttles that are set to be retired. A decision on their final destination could be announced this summer. “Showcasing an authentic space shuttle will not only bring visitors by the millions, it will inspire countless people to learn, explore and dream of adventure,” U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer,

Memorial Day weekend offers opportunities to explore

May 29, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley ATLANTA – Memorial Day may be fast approaching, but nobody told the travelers – at least in the Southeast. Nationally, AAA estimates 5.4 percent more Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day. In the Georgia and the Southeast, the number of people traveling is expected to increase by 0.2 percent.So, in the spirit of providing travelers with an excuse to hit the road, here are five Memorial Day travel ideas: Take a

Memorial Day weekend offers opportunities to explore

May 28, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Travel Trolley ATLANTA – Memorial Day may be fast approaching, but nobody told the travelers – at least in the Southeast. Nationally, AAA estimates 5.4 percent more Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day. In the Georgia, the number of people traveling is expected to decrease by 0.2 percent, while travel in the Southeast is expected to increase by 0.2 percent. So, in the spirit of providing travelers with an excuse to hit the

Space shuttles prepare for new lives as tourist attractions

May 26, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – As the Space Shuttle program winds to an end, a new tourist attraction looms. Museums nationwide are clamoring for one of the space shuttles that will soon be decommissioned. According to published reports, 20 museums nationwide – including the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio – are lobbying for a shuttle. “Ohio’s proud flight heritage, our proximity to

Survey: Some reward programs difficult to cash in

May 23, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Airline reward programs sound great in theory. But, the reality is, booking flights with points isn’t as convenient as airlines make it sound. That’s the upshot of a new study from Wisconsin-based IdeaWorks, which publishes the “ezRez Guide to Loyalty Marketing by IdeaWorks.” The publication is touted as the first dedicated to frequent flier programs. In fact, during February and March 2010, the company conducted 6,160 booking queries on 22 frequent flier program

Georgia Aquarium introduces rare albino alligators

May 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – A pair of rare albino American alligators have joined the Georgia Aquarium’s Southern Company River Scout gallery. There are less than 50 albino American alligators living in the United States, according to aquarium officials, and they typically only survive only 24 hours in the wild. The aquarium’s two alligators – one male and one female – are four and six feet long. “By continuing to exhibit American alligators, the Aquarium has the opportunity

AAA: Memorial Day travel in Southeast could see slight increase

May 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Memorial Day may be fast approaching, but nobody told the travelers – at least in the Southeast. Nationally, AAA estimates 5.4 percent more Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day. In Georgia, the number of travelers is expected to decrease by 0.2 percent, while throughout the Southeast, the number of people traveling is expected to increase by 0.2 percent. “The last two years have left consumers with a pent-up demand to travel, so