Part of our role as travel bloggers is covering all of the new, hip happenings in the travel industry, and as a result, we've worked closely with Virgin America over the last few years. We have similar histories in a way, both of us in our infancy, both working hard as hell to earn respect and clout in our industries. And its been a wild ride.

We were right there to witness the madness of the Entourage JFK-LAS inaugural, the mad dash from a Champagne soaked hangar in New York to the peak of the Tropicana casino in Vegas. Armed with cameras in hand during the Victoria's Secret in-air fashion show from New York to Los Angeles. Taking shots at the bar at the Los Angeles - Seattle launch party. And maybe, just maybe, already wearing board shorts anticipating the Ft. Lauderdale launch. What can we say? It's been great growing up together.

And now it's time to extend our fortunes to you. In honor of our 5th birthday this month, Virgin America and Gadling are teaming up to give away two pair of round trip tickets anywhere that the airline flies. Want to take advantage of the award-winning RED system to flirt with the hottie from row 6? Now's your chance. Finally want to see what it's like to fly inside of a purple mood-lit plane? You could do it for free. We'll even throw in free GoGo wireless credit so you can brag to your friends while you're in the sky.

It's a small way of saying "thanks" to all of the readers that have stuck around with us for these past five years, watching us grow, evolve and mature. Gadling wouldn't be what we are today without you guys, and we can't thank you enough for your support. Bookmark us, come back often and enter below.

• To enter for your chance to win a pair of round trip tickets on Virgin America, leave a comment below. It can say anything, but we would prefer nice things for our birthday.
• You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this specific giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
• If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
  
• Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older. Passes are not eligible for upgrades or premium seats. Flights must be booked no later than twenty one (21) days prior to travel. Please remember that the seats being offered through these passes are limited; thus, you should try to book as far out as possible so we can accommodate your flight request. Blackout dates: (2009: 11/25-11/30, 12/18-12/27/ 2010: 1/2-1/3, 2/12, 2/15, 5/28, 5/31, 7/2, 7/5, 9/3, 9/6, 11/24, 11/27 – 11/29, 12/17, 12/18, 12/23 – 12/26)
  
• Winner will be chosen randomly. Two winners will get two round trip tickets to anywhere Virgin America flies. Tickets are valid through January 1, 2011. Approximate value is $599 per pair. You can only win once.
• Entries can be submitted until Friday Saturday, October 17th, 5PM ET. Good luck!
• Full rules can be found here.

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