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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

Boeing delivers 900th 777 airplane

November 17, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Boeing has delivered its 900th 777 airplane, which went to Ethiopian Airlines. The airplane is the ultra-long-range Boeing 777-200LR (long range) Worldliner. It is the first of five 777s the airline ordered in 2009. “With the delivery of its first 777-200LR, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to operate the world’s most technologically advanced and longest-range airplane,” said Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ato Girma Wake. “This further reaffirms our commitment to be the

Proposed Theme Park’s Master Plans Unveiled – News Story – WFTV Orlando

November 17, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Proposed Theme Park’s Master Plans Unveiled – News Story – WFTV Orlando

Fire breaks out on Dreamliner test flight

November 13, 2010 The Travel Trolley

During approach to Laredo, Texas, on Nov. 9, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost primary electrical power as a result of an onboard electrical fire. The Dreamliner was on a test flight at the time. “Backup systems, including the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), functioned as expected and allowed the crew to complete a safe landing,” Boeing said in a statement. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Boeing. The pilots

Railfanning in Buckhead

November 12, 2010 The Travel Trolley

Taken moments ago in Buckhead (the Atlanta community, not the city in Morgan County).For more information, visit Railfanning.org.

Take a moment to celebrate veterans

November 11, 2010 The Travel Trolley

ATLANTA – At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, “The Great War” – known as “the war to end all wars” – came to an end. Armistice Day – better known today as Veterans Day – was first celebrated in 1919, and today, cities nationwide pause to celebrate – from parades to remembrance ceremonies. “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn