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TSA chief sees agency as the ‘gold standard’

January 28, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The topic of airport security tends to bring out strong opinions on both sides. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the federal agency tasked with keeping the flying public safe, is bemoaned by critics as a

Travel roundup: American unveils new look, Chicago RTA sues United

January 18, 2013 The Travel Trolley

American Airlines, working to emerge from bankruptcy and possibly merge with a competitor airline, this week rolled out a new look for its fleet.

Martin Luther King Jr.Day: free admission to national parks

January 18, 2013 The Travel Trolley

National parks across the country are waiving entrance fees Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

FAA orders domestic airlines cease operating 787

January 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday ordered domestic airlines temporarily halt the use of Boeing 787 aircraft because of “a potential battery fire risk.”

Japanese airlines ground Boeing 787

January 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A pair of Japanese airlines have grounded their Boeing 787 aircraft after a problem forced an emergency landing.

Georgia awards $180K to 18 groups

January 15, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) awarded $180,000 in product development agreements to 18 tourism and art groups statewide.

USA Today Travel Media Group buys 10Best.com

January 15, 2013 The Travel Trolley

USA Today Travel Media Group has completed its acquisition of 10Best.com. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Sometimes the view is all you need

January 15, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Chicago RTA sues United, American over taxes

January 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

United Airlines and American Airlines “operate sham offices” in Sycamore, Illinois, which allows them to avoid paying millions of dollars in taxes, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) alleges.

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum holding family friendly trains event on Saturday

January 13, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will kick off its packed 2013 calendar of events with a family day focusing on all aspects of trains and featuring a model train expo.