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WDW: Pleasure Island transforming into wharf

November 27, 2010 West Center Street

West Center Street.com Walt Disney World is making a number of changes to Downtown Disney, including transforming Pleasure Island into a wharf-themed destination. “We have made great progress since first announcing our vision to bring new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences to Downtown Disney, many of which can’t be found anywhere else and have already become guest favorites,” Keith Bradford, vice president of Downtown Disney, said in a news release. “We look forward to providing

Boeing makes 787 changes

November 25, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Boeing said it is developing minor design changes to power distribution panels on the 787 and updates to the systems software that manages and protects power distribution on the airplane. These changes come as the result of what has been learned from the investigation of an onboard electrical fire on a test airplane, ZA002, earlier this month in Laredo, Texas, the company said. “We have successfully simulated key aspects of the onboard event in our

Authorities looking for information on arson

November 25, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — Authorities are calling a Nov. 9 fire that destroyed 2,600 acres in Clinch County’s Arabia Bay area arson, and they are looking to the public for information about the suspect or suspects. “We have determined this fire was intentionally set,” Billy Leitch, lead investigator for the Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Department, said in a news release. “Our investigation is ongoing and we are pursuing all leads, so now is the time for

Union files interference charge against Delta

November 23, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) on Tuesday said it filed interference charges with the National Mediation Board (NMB), accusing Delta Air Lines’ management of “unlawful conduct during the recent flight attendant representation election.” “Delta and Northwest flight attendants deserve the opportunity to freely participate in an election without being intimidated by management and heavy-handed efforts to keep them from gaining a voice,” AFA-CWA International President Patricia Friend said in a statement. “Delta

Thanksgiving travel expected to increase

November 23, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – The number of people traveling this Thanksgiving is expected to increase 11.4 percent from a year ago, according to AAA. “While Americans remain cautious with household budgets and discretionary spending amidst high levels of unemployment, many are in a better financial position this Thanksgiving than a year ago,” AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet said in a news release. “This improvement, along with a strong desire to spend time with friends and

Chambliss seeks clarification on new TSA procedures

November 22, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Citing “numerous complaints” and concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new enhanced security measures at airports nationwide, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., sought clarification about the new procedures from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. “While I recognize the importance of rigorous screening to ensure the safety and security of air travel, some questions have arisen as to the nature of these procedures and their invasiveness,” Chambliss wrote in a letter to Napolitano. The

AirTran Airways’ pilots ratify tentative agreement

November 20, 2010 The Travel Trolley

AirTran Airways announced the successful ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with its pilots. The agreement, on which more than 93 percent of the eligible pilots voted, was overwhelmingly approved by 86.9 percent. The agreement takes effect Dec. 1, and provides for increased compensation, improved benefits and enhancements to productivity, AirTran said in a news release. “This is good news for our pilots, our customers, and our airline,” Bob Fornaro, AirTran Airways’ chairman, president

Ga. authorities target motorists without seat belts

November 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Authorities statewide are cracking down of motorists who aren’t wearing seat belts as part of the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign that runs through Thanksgiving weekend. “There’s no doubt that safety belts save lives,” Bob Dallas, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, said in a news release. “But throughout Georgia, unbuckled drivers and their passengers are still paying the ultimate price for refusing or forgetting to take the mere seconds

AAA: Thanksgiving travel to increase

November 19, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The number of Americans traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday will increase 11.4 percent from 2009, AAA predicts. Of that, AAA estimates roughly 42.2 million travelers taking a trip at least 50 miles away from home. Last year, 37.9 million Americans traveled during the Thanksgiving holiday. The 2010 Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Nov. 24 to Nov. 28. “While Americans remain cautious with household budgets and discretionary spending amidst high levels of unemployment, many

With holiday travel looming, complaints build about security measures

November 17, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – With the busy Thanksgiving holiday season looming, frustrated travelers and politicians are expressing displeasure with the TSA’s enhanced security measures at airports nationwide. The new measures include full-body scanners that take detailed images of travelers or pat downs for travelers who opt out of the scan. Some are also suggesting the full-body scans could be harmful to travelers’ health. “Not only are these porno scanners a gross violation of individual privacy, they’re also