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Holy Toledo! Jet America Promises $9 Fares

A start-up airline, which is being run by the former founder of the defunct airline Skybus, will be making travel very affordable…if you are willing to fly into lesser known airports and cities. Toledo, Ohio based Jet America is advertising $9 non-stop, one-way tickets between six U.S. cities, starting July 13. Those six cities include:…

British Airways 2-For-1 Business Class Offer (Sale Ends Tuesday)

For the first time in the company’s history, British Airways is giving customers the opportunity to receive a “2-for-1″ deal with their Club World Business class to London. You think times are tough for BA? Simply book by this Tuesday May 26  and receive some extra luxurious perks like: Club lounges Fully flat beds Food…

AA Pilot Needs AA

An American Airlines pilot was busted at London’s Heathrow airport Wednesday when he failed a breathalyzer. Great just what we need now, pilots more trashed then the gentleman sitting next to me when I fly. American stated that the pilot was given the test Wednesday after airport security staff alerted police. The pilot’s name is…

Random Thursday Thoughts

In 18 days I will be leaving the country for a three week trip to Poland. You may ask, why Poland? Well that is where my wife was born. She moved to the United States with her parents at a young age and last visited her hometown of Raciborz (about two hours outside of Krakow)…

Southwest Announces New Service To The Brew City

In what can not be good news for Midwest Air, Southwest Airlines announced today that they will start flying into and out of General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. Southwest  will debut in “The Mil” this November and no doubt will go head to head with AirTran. Southwest Airlines, which is known for its no-frills…

(Very) Last Minute Memorial Weekend Flights To Europe For Under $600 R/T

Now if you are the kind of person that enjoys booking trips on a whim or at the 11th hour, then you are in luck this year! Travel from the United States is more affordable than it has been in years for a last minute jaunt to Europe this Memorial Day weekend. Obviously you do…

Aer Lingus Super Seat Sale; O/W Fares Start At $229

More than Irish eyes are smiling today as Aer Lingus, the number one carrier of the Emerald Isle, is putting flights to Dublin and Shannon on sale throughout the summer. Sale ends this Thursday May 21!  So before you start celebrating over a pint of Guinness and doing the jig around the house, click here…

New JetBlue Summer Sale & “Promise” Promotion Extended

Spring is pretty much over…as far as airlines are concerned. Summer is upon us and so that means new summer sales from the air carriers. JetBlue announced a new “Hello Summer Sale” promotion today, with flights starting at $29 each way (before taxes and fees of course). The low-cost carrier is touting “up to 300,000…