Business Airlines
US Airways Aircraft Turn Into Flying Vending Machines
If you’re a regular reader, you know I’ve been very sympathetic to the plight of the airlines in recent months. While I’m not in love with the idea of paying for things like drinks and blankets that used to be free, I would much rather shell out a few bucks than have the airlines go bankrupt and end up stranded in some random city looking for a ride home. That being said, I LOVE this press release by the US Airways flight attendants who are being forced in to the …
Date: August 7th, 2008 |
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American Airlines New Latin American Menu
American Airlines is spicing things up on its Latin American flights beginning August 1, 2008. These dishes were created by American Airlines Chefs’ Conclave member Stephan Pyles, to appeal to the taste buds of American Airlines First and Business Class customers. I love Latin American food, so I was intrigued when I got a whiff of this new menu.
“American Airlines is pleased to maintain our commitment to enhance premium class products and services that our customers value by continuing to update our menus and providing new entrees that reflect …
Date: July 30th, 2008 |
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Southwest Airlines and Mirage Las Vegas Promotion Tour
On July 30, Southwest Airlines and the Mirage in Las Vegas are offering an inflight promotion to celebrate the newest members of Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, the 13 week old snow white, striped-white and golden tiger cubs.
If you fly on the 30th, you can will cool stuff like:
- Tickets on Southwest Airlines
- Passes to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
- Plush tiger toys
- Kim Vo Salon at The Mirage gift certificates
- T-shirts
- Southwest Airlines Drink Coupons
To win the gear, you’ll have to answer …
Date: July 30th, 2008 |
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Virgin America Main Cabin Select Service
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is on a mission to make flying good again North American arm of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin empire, is offering passengers a spanking new service as of today called “Main Cabin Select.” Main Cabin Select isn’t First Class, it isn’t Steerage, it’s its own new entity aboard Virgin America flights.
Main Cabin Select is an awful lot like premium Coach seating offered by other airlines. For a small premium, passengers receive a little extra legroom, 38 inches of seat pitch in the …
Date: July 28th, 2008 |
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Alaska Airlines Cashless Cabins
You know how sometimes you’re on a flight home and you’d really like a glass of wine to unwind, but all you have is a $20. You give it to the flight attendant and he or she smirks and tells you correct change is needed? Thank goodness those days are ending, one airline at a time. As of August 5, passengers on Alaska Airlines flights will be able to swipe debit and credit cards for onboard purchases. You will be able to use any major credit or …
Date: July 6th, 2008 |
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American Airlines Admiral’s Club Menu
American Airlines is offering the new Amora food and beverage program in Admirals Club locations around the country. Airport food is crap - we all know that. American is offering its elite customers some better options to that Big Mac or $5 yogurt parfait, with dishes that are tempting and healthy healthier than those found at the standard airport outlets. Options will include items such as fresh seasonal salads, hot and tasty soups, fresh sandwiches and wraps, small bites for a quick snack and dessert items for purchase.
“Our members visit the Admirals Club lounge to unwind …
Date: August 7th, 2008 |
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AirTran Airways Indianapolis Colts Promotion
AirTran Airways is offering one lucky winner a great football deal this winter. The winner and one guest will receive roundtrip airfare to see the Indianapolis Colts play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, December 18 in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to airfare, the winner will score two tickets to the game one night of hotel accommodations.
To enter the contest, you have to be a member of AirTran’s frequent flyer program, A+ Rewards. If you aren’t already a member, you can enroll for free membership online. For your chance …
Date: July 30th, 2008 |
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Continental Airlines Lie Flat Seats
Fans of Continental Airlines, get ready to celebrate. The airline has announced details of a spanking new 180 degree lie-flat seat for you high rollers in the Business First cabin riding in the airline’s Boeing 757, 777 and 787 birds. I’m not sure why they’re skipping the 767 planes. Unfortunately, it will take a minute for the new seats to be configured and installed. You can look for the new lie-flat seats on Continental’s 777 aircraft, which are generally used to cross an ocean to a big city, in the fall of 2009. The 757’s …
Date: July 30th, 2008 |
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Flight Safety Video Parody
I LOVE this parody of a flight safety video from YouTube. I know I’ve said time and time again that the airlines are only doing what they have to do to stay in business with respect to adding fees for everything from checking bags to fuel surcharges (which is really what the checked bag fee is anyway), but it’s still worth a chuckle.
After watching this video, you’ll be waiting to be charged a toll for walking through the jet way and expect to find coin operated toilets on the …
Date: July 7th, 2008 |
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Delta Air Lines Fuel Surcharge
Hot off the press, Delta Air Lines is implementing a new fuel surcharge, announced earlier today. The airline plans to initiate a new fuel surcharge for booking frequent flyer tickets under its rewards program, Sky Miles. The new fee is a direct result of the skyrocketing cost of jet fuel.
This fee will apply to tickets booked after August 15, 2008.
The new fee takes effect on tickets booked on or after Aug. 15. Frequent flyers will be charged $25 for tickets within the United States and $50 …
Date: June 27th, 2008 |
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