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FAA: Mexico does not meet ICAO Safety standards

August 1, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Mexico is not in compliance with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal Aviation Administration contends, and Mexican airlines cannot establish new service to the United States, at least

FAA proposes $230,000 penalty against Continental

August 1, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The Federal Aviation Administration said it has proposed a $230,000 fine against Continental Airlines for allegedly operating a Boeing 767 on 22 revenue flights when it was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

House approves airline safety provisions

July 31, 2010 The Travel Trolley

The U.S. House of Representatives this week agreed to a short-term extension of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs that include airline safety and pilot training provisions. The extension is the 15th extension. Airline safety and

Enjoying nature at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield

July 31, 2010 The Travel Trolley

UPDATE: DOT fines Comair for violating ‘bumped passenger’ rules

July 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Transportation this week fined Comair $275,000 “for violating federal rules regarding passengers denied boarding” – better known as bumped passengers – “on oversold flights.” “Our bumping rules are designed

DOT fines Comair for violating ‘bumped passenger’ rules

July 27, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Transportation this week fined Comair $275,000 “for violating federal rules regarding passengers denied boarding” — better known as bumped passengers — “on oversold flights.” “Our bumping rules are designed

‘Ticket frenzy’ email said to be a hoax

July 23, 2010 The Travel Trolley

An email claiming that “a 30 day speeding ticket frenzy” kicks off Aug. 1 is really a hoax, according to Georgia authorities. “Starting Aug 1, Georgia will launch a 30 day speeding ticket frenzy,” the

Marietta council votes to tear down building

July 23, 2010 Caboose Chronicle

The Marietta City Council has agreed to spend $90,000 to demolish a partially constructed building.

Feds investigate airline fees

July 17, 2010 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is taking note of the fees that airlines charge for checked bags and other services, and additional regulations of — and federal tax revenue from — these fees could soon follow. “Travelers often experience

New arts festival coming to Atlanta

July 10, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – Atlanta officials announced the debut of a regional arts event this fall. The Midtown Festival of the Arts is scheduled for Sept. 25-26 and will take place along the so-called Midtown Mile –