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American, US Airways agree to merge

February 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The boards of US Airways and American Airlines on Thursday announced their decision to merge, a move that is expected to create the world’s largest airline.

Baggage fees are confusing and here to stay, study finds

February 12, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Airlines worldwide claimed $36.1 billion in revenue in 2012 from various fees, a roughly 11 percent increase from 2011. But, the fees airlines charge are becoming more complex and less transparent, potentially confusing travelers, a new study suggests.

Feds allow Boeing to conduct 787 ‘test flights’

February 9, 2013 The Travel Trolley

As part of an ongoing investigation, federal authorities this week said Boeing could conduct test flights of the beleaguered 787 aircraft to gather additional data.

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson remains world’s busiest airport

February 7, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is still the world’s busiest airport after setting a record for passengers last year.

America Airlines, U.S. Airways merger imminent, reports suggest

February 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

As soon as next week, American Airlines and U.S. Airways could announce their intent to merge, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson remains world’s busiest airport

February 7, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is still the world’s busiest airport after setting a record for passengers last year.

‘Walking Dead’ featured on cover of Georgia travel guide

February 5, 2013 Todd DeFeo

This year’s Georgia Travel Guild features two collectibles covers – zombies from the popular AMC series “The Walking Dead” and Georgia native Zac Brown on the other.

FBI: Ex-TSA officer sentenced for conspiring to smuggle drugs through Atlanta airport

January 31, 2013 The Travel Trolley

Two now-former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who conspired and attempted to smuggle drugs through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport security have been sentenced by United States District Judge Charles Pannell.

Atlanta’s airport the best for travelers with connections: survey

January 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the best airport for travelers with connecting flights, according to a new nationwide survey of travel professions. In the survey, released this week by Travel Leaders Group, Hartsfield, the world’s busiest airport, was also named the best for amenities and dining while also topping the list with the “best services for business travelers.” In total, 40.5 percent of respondents named the Atlanta airport as the nation’s best for

Is a mileage tax looming for motorists?

January 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

ATLANTA – As cars become more fuel efficient, federal tax revenues for road projects have declined, leaving government officials at the state and federal level looking at whether to levy a mileage tax for motorists to fund infrastructure maintenance and improvements. According to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, “most drivers currently pay much less than the full cost of their highway use.” The report, which cited the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), suggested “mileage