Archive for the ‘Flights’ Category

Richard Branson - Space Tourism ‘No Longer A Dream’

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

One guy that really isn't afraid of taking chances is Sir Richard Branson. The visionary recently announced that his company is going to offer trips into outer space on the SpaceShipTwo, and its mothership the WhiteKnightTwo. Both of these ships are nearing completion. Sir Richard Branson with a scale ...

Southwest To Test Satellite Broadband Internet In-Flight

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Southwest Airlines recently announced plans to test satellite delivered broadband internet services in on multiple aircraft. They are partnering with Row 44 to provided these services. They will be testing the system on four different aircraft this summer. "Southwest Airlines is pleased to announce its partnership with ...

AirTran Has 72 Hour Flight Sale

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Airtran recently announced a 72 hour flight sale with some flights starting at $39.00. These special fares are available for purchase through January 24, 2008, and are good for travel through May 20, 2008. Off-peak fares are valid for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Peak fares are ...

American Airlines Announces Flights From Dallas/Fort Worth To San Salvador

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

American Airlines recently announced the upcoming addition of flight service from Dallas, Fort Worth (Texas) to San Salvador, El Salvador. The flights begin on April 7, 2008. American will fly the route four times a week with its 148-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which feature 16 seats in First Class and 132 ...

American Airlines Named Best International Airline

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Readers of Travel Weekly have cast their vote and named American Airlines the "Best International Airline." Travel Weekly announced the award at a recent ceremony and will publish the results in its Jan. 21 issue. American was chosen from a list of five finalists that also included British Airways, Lufthansa, ...

Southwest Changes Flight Schedules

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Southwest Airlines recently announced the addition (and deletion) of flights to their itineraries. Beginning on May 10, 2008 they are adding 40 new roundtrip flights to key destinations like Denver and eliminating 57 flights from their roundtrip schedule. "Southwest is intent on strategically changing its flight schedule in 2008 ...

Spirit Air $9 Fare Club

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

I've known about the Spirit Air $9 Fare Club for quite some time, but my interest for the program has been increasing lately. I mean, really, who can resist cheap flights to completely desirable places? Of course, most of the flights aren't actually $9, but most of the ...

Flight Sale - Midwest Airlines Offers Flight Sales For Travel Through September 2008

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

It's always a great feeling to find a great flight sale. Midwest Airlines recently announced that they were having a sale on flights that kicks off on Sunday January 6 through midnight, Central time, on Tuesday, January 15. It's good for travel from January 13, 2008 - September 30, 2008. Here ...

Great Lake Airlines Offering Non-Stop Flight Service To Las Vegas

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Great Lakes Airlines, a regional carrier has announced that they've added a non-stop flight to Las Vegas to cater to passengers demands. There will be 6 flights a week out of Ely, Nevada, once funding is secured for new screening equipment at the main terminal. Flights from Ely to Las Vegas ...

JetBlue To Offer In Flight Email And Instant Messaging

Friday, December 7th, 2007

The race is on for airlines to provide access to technology for their passengers. Discount carrier JetBlue recently announced that they are going to offer limited Email and Instant messaging for free on one of their planes next week. The JetBlue system is scheduled to make its debut Tuesday on Flight 641 ...