High-Tech Navigation Soars on Virgin America Planes


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Onboard Airplane Technology Virgin America

The FAA's announcement that American Airlines pilots can use iPads in the cockpit at all times in flight, including takeoff and landing, is just one example of how airlines are evolving with technology. Virgin America, an airline known for tech partnerships like gate-side Chromebook rentals, also makes sure the people flying the planes have the latest gear as well. During a recent press trip Read more

Savvy Travel Tip: Hold Your Airplane Seats


Updated 10/17/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Holding Airplane Seats

The holidays are coming up, and traveling is definitely in the plans for a lot of people. A handy travel tip is to "hold" the airplane seat once you find a good buy. Many airlines provide you the option of reserving the seat for a full 24 hours before canceling it with no fees incurred. For example, if you buy Continental tickets from continental.com or by calling reservations, you will qualify Read more

Virgin America to Level Up In-Flight Entertainment System in 2012


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Virgin America On-Board Technology

Staying entertained and connected on Virgin America flights will soon be even easier than before. Starting in late 2012, Virgin America will be rolling out a new in-flight entertainment and technology system called BoardConnect, which will feature larger, HD touchscreen seat-back monitors with full WiFi connectivity and the ability for passengers to connect their personal gadgets to the system Read more

4 Things I Love About PetAirways


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Flying With Pets

Other than being the first fleet of planes dedicated solely to pawsengers, there are more things that set PetAirways apart from other air travel options! Even though it's too pricey for every weekend away, check out some special features that put this flight above the rest. Read more

Trusted Traveler Program: Solution to Stress-Free Customs?


Updated 07/14/11 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

TSA Starts Trusted Traveler Program

The TSA announced today that it will be launching a pilot program that aims to reduce the hassle passengers have to experience when going through customs. It's called the Trusted Traveler Program, and it's only being tested on select passengers of American and Delta airlines who are flying out of a couple of airports. Passengers who are enrolled in the program have to agree to release private Read more

You Might Not Be Getting the Airline You Paid For


Updated 07/12/11 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is Codesharing?

Have you ever bought a ticket for an airline, only to step onto a different airline and wonder what's going on? An airline selling other flights by partner airlines as their own is apparently a common occurrence these days and it's called codesharing. Although the disclosure is required, it's often stated in a way that makes it hard to notice. CNN says: In fact, if you book a ticket on one Read more

What Other Airlines Can Learn From Virgin America's New Tech-Savvy SFO Terminal


Updated 04/09/11 12:03 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Virgin America's SFO T2 Terminal

Sir Richard Branson unveiled the brand new Virgin America T2 terminal at SFO yesterday, after a first-of-its-kind simultaneous flight of the Airbus A320, WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo over the San Francisco coastline. The new eco-friendly terminal is LEED Gold-certified and sustainable, which is a first in the US. Not only earth conscious, the terminal looks pretty sexy, too. Check out images Read more

What Airfare Hikes Mean and How It Will Affect You


Updated 03/23/11 10:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why It Is Expensive to Fly This Summer

With Spring break around the corner and Summer on its heels, frequent jet-setters and seldom fliers alike should know why they're spending bigger bucks on airfare this vacation season. It's not just because the airlines want to capitalize on Summer travelers; airlines need to offset rising oil prices, which account for 40 percent of their costs. Even though there have been several airfare hikes Read more

5 Ways Airlines Are Making It Easier to Fly


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Best Airline Amenities

Flying can be a major pain in the rear — delays, oversold seats, waiting standby, and canceled flights can really put a damper on vacations and business travel. But the good news is, airlines seem to be getting hip to customers' wants and needs. Check out these five ways airlines are making it even easier to fly. Read more

Surprising Things Frequent Flier Miles Will Get You


Updated 03/03/11 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Redeeming Your Frequent Flier Miles

  As an answer to the frustrations of travelers who can't redeem miles for the flights they want, airlines are becoming more creative with their frequent flier programs. The Wall Street Journal listed some examples that some airlines are offering their customers in exchange for miles: A face lift, hair transplants or breast augmentations Driving school vouchers VIP treatment and access to a Read more