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Survey shows increased use of Twitter, Facebook by state DOTs
Results of a new survey show that a growing number of state transportation departments (DOTs) are communicating critical news and information with travelers using Twitter, Facebook and other social media. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) survey of 32 state DOTs finds that 26 states (or 81 percent) are now using Twitter to communicate with travelers when major traffic incidents or severe weather such as snow storms, hurricanes and tornadoes force
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The majestic scene and a ‘natural wonder’ of Georgia
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — As William Williamson was looking for suitable land he would claim during the Sixth Georgia Land Lottery, he stumbled upon a waterfall. Of the experience, he called the falls “perhaps the greatest in the World the most majestic Scene that I have ever witnessed or heard of,” according to ngeorgia.com. Amicalola Falls — derived from the Cherokee word for “tumbling waters” — is of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia,” as identified
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Pak Mail: Lose the baggage before your next flight
It’s never been harder to pack for a flight. Airlines’ three-ounce rule, which forbids any liquid or gel in a bottle over three ounces in size, means repackaging personal products or buying sample-sized items for your carry-on bag. At the same time, most airlines now charge for checked bags and enforce rigid restrictions on height and weight.
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IATA: Western-built jet aircraft accident rate second lowest in aviation history
The accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft in 2009 was the second lowest in aviation history, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The 2009 global accident rate, which is measured in hull losses per million flights of Western-built jet aircraft, was 0.71. That is equal to one accident for every 1.4 million flights. According to the IATA, this is a significant improvement of the 0.81 rate recorded in 2008 or one accident for
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The Travel Trolley Launches 2010 Travel Outlook Survey
The Travel Trolley ATLANTA – The Travel Trolley has launched a trends survey to gauge travel plans for 2010. “There has been a lot of discussion in the media about how the economy is affecting everything from shopping to financial investments to travel plans,” said Todd DeFeo, editor of The Travel Trolley. “Rather than speculate on what role the economy is playing in people’s plans, I decided to find out firsthand about the 2010 travel
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American Eagle Airlines launches nonstop service between Los Angeles and Reno
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The service starts June 10. American Eagle will operate the service with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets. “American Eagle is delighted to introduce service from Southern California to Reno and the beautiful Lake Tahoe area,” Peter Bowler, president and CEO of American Eagle, said in a news release. “Whether it’s winter
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Wild Adventures new season opens March 6
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park (WA) opens for the 2010 season on March 6. “Wild Adventures has a tradition of providing families all the excitement of a big theme park at a family affordable scale. It offers all in one for less — a theme park, water park and animal park rolled into one,” Bob Montgomery, vice president and general manager, said in a news release. “This year, with 20 concerts,
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American Airlines to expand international presence in New York With three new routes
American Airlines will expand its international presence in New York this spring with three new routes between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Jose, Costa Rica; Madrid, Spain; and Manchester, England. The new flights to San Jose will begin on April 6, while service to Madrid will start on May 1, and flights to Manchester will begin on May 13. The schedule brings the number of international destinations American serves from New York