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Exclusive video: inside Virgin America's "Stay Golden" launch
Inside Virgin America's "Stay Golden" launch event (photos)
I looked around and tried to absorb what was unfolding before me.
VIP's and Virgin employees mingled on the patio of the beachfront W Fort Lauderdale. Nearby, a reality TV crew set up a shot for a new series about the lives of Virgin America flight attendants. Lights ...Four pieces of great inflight WiFi news from Gogo
Inflight Internet provider Aircell released not one, but four different pieces of good news yesterday afternoon. We've translated all the PR-speak into the stuff you need to know if you want to stay up to date on the latest developments of Internet in the skies.
...Passengers to become drivers for Thanksgiving this year
We aren't staying at home, but we're definitely not flying. That's the word out of AAA this year. Thanksgiving, always a travel-heavy holiday, will see more cars in the road than people crammed at the gate, as travelers respond to the recession and recent increases in ...Sneak preview of the girls of the 2010 VivaAerobus calendar!
AirTran tries to make money like an internet company
If they can't make money taking passengers from one place to another, maybe airlines can harness the power of eyeballs ... you know, the way the web does. If you get enough people passing by a particular spot -- physical or virtual -- it's possible to toss up a few ads and ...Virgin America launches SFO/LAX to Ft. Lauderdale!
Greetings from 35,000 ft! Right now, we're onboard Virgin America's inaugural flight from San Francisco to Ft Lauderdale, which touches down in the Sunshine State at 3:30 PM.
Today's expansion marks the tenth destination for Virgin America and the first connection from ...Unruly Scot forces Boston landing
US Airways Flight 728 was forced to land in Boston Monday night, far short of its London destination. John Alexander Murry, of Glasgow, was arrested just after 11 PM, causing the plane to stay on the ground for two hours before resuming its Philly-to-London route.
The ...Galley Gossip: 5 tips for getting through airport security quickly
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With Thanksgiving fast approaching and Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's following right behind it, more people than ever ...Delta joins the ranks of "cashless cabins"
I can't remember the last time I paid with cash for a drink on a domestic flight. Even on my last few international flights, I pulled out the plastic when it was time for a nerve-calming vodka-cran. So I was actually kind of surprised at the announcement that Delta Airlines ...Frontier's new seating: 'Stretch' for some, 'scrunch' for others
Sure, I think it's great that Frontier is introducing Stretch -- a new premium economy section in the first four rows of coach that adds more legroom.
But what I don't like is that they're not taking out any rows in back. Instead, they're squeezing the space between the ...Congress to investigate airline fees ... but not for your benefit
Congress is digging into all those new airline fees. Extra bags, special check-in situations ... you name it. Before you start cheering on our lawmakers, though, you should know that they aren't doing this from a sense of consumer advocacy. Frankly, Congress doesn't give a ...White House pushing for answers to airline industry woes
The Obama Administration is taking a closer look at the airline industry with the hopes that something can be fixed. Transportation Secretary Roy LaHood is pulling together a panel that will investigate the problems the industry faces and hopefully come up with a solution. ...British Airways and Iberia agree on a "merger of equals"
If you ever needed any more evidence that the aviation industry is changing, look no further than the big announcement from British Airways and Spanish flagship carrier Iberia this afternoon.
The two have announced that they reached an agreement on a "memorandum of ...Galley Gossip: Enforcing rules in flight!
Hi Heather,
I listened to your Frommers podcast recently and found it very funny. I especially liked your comments about people's attitudes to flying and the bit about control freaks. It made me realize what I've suspected for some time which is that I am a control freak, ...Airlines not taking any swine flu risks - bumping sick passengers
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It was only a matter of time, but H1N1 fear has finally spread to the airlines.
Yesterday, United Airlines passenger ...Plane Answers: 5 things to look for on your next flight
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O.K., I'll admit it. Flying has become a monotonous chore that few look forward to. As a frequent flyer, you're probably more ...American Airlines fires web designer over response to rant
In an era where communication is fast and easy, sometimes it's easy to forget about boundaries. American Airlines fired a web design employee because of this. The employee responded to a blog post from a "disgruntled user," but the airline felt he went too far, saying that ...Plane hits pig on runway and passengers panic
It wasn't a wolf's huffing and puffing that led to the demise of a pig on the runway at the Harare International Airport in Zimbabwe last Tuesday. Nope, it was a MA60 60-seater attempting to take off. The wild bush pig may or may not have seen the Air Zimbabwe plane coming. ...Tourism experts say discounts, economic upturn will make 2010 a good year
It's no secret that 2009 has been a rough year for the travel industry. With everyone tightening their belts, discretionary expenses like holidays are often the first thing to go. But industry leaders meeting in London for the World Travel Market say 2010 is looking better. ...
