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Air Canada gets into the Low Cost Carrier Game by going Rogue

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It looks like Air Canada is getting into the low cost carrier arena by introducing their version of a brand new, low cost airline. Air Canada Rogue will take flight this summer to popular vacation destinations to Europe and the Caribbean. The first start up destinations will be Edinburgh, Scotland, Venice, Italy and Athens, Greece. The more […]

Best New Year’s Eve Destinations in America to Ring in 2013

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Aside from celebrating the New Year within the confines of your own gathering, there are some pretty intense parties going on that will maximize that New Year’s Eve celebration to the fullest. Here are the top hot spots in America to ring in 2013. The Strip and Fremont  Las Vegas, Nevada – Vegas is the ultimate […]

Valuable Tips for Traveling During Cold and Flu Season

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Most people are aware that airplanes are like petri dishes for the viruses that cause colds and the flu. Flu season generally begins in October and spans until May with its peak in February. Clearly we all can’t enclose ourselves in protective bubbles but we can take steps to help prevent it from hitting us […]

Delta, The Airline on top of Their Game in 2012

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As we take a look at the year in review for the airline industry, 2012 saw Atlanta based Delta Airlines making some dramatic business decisions. The first came in April as the airline announced it had purchased an oil refinery in Pennsylvania with the long term goal of producing jet fuel. The decision to purchase […]

Airline Fun Facts: The Airbus A380 Jumboliner

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The Airbus A380 has been in service for a few years now. It’s currently the largest passenger airliner in the world. The airplane was certified to carry as many as 853 passengers in its two story cabin design. However, most of the airlines currently operating the aircraft keep its capacity at around 525 passengers within […]

Yes! Some Things are Still Free in Economy Class

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As many of us have noticed, air travel, aside from paying the fare cost and other fees, doesn’t offer much in terms of free perks. It’s a dog eat dog world among the airlines and we as passengers are caught in between. Carefully choosing which airline you ultimately decide to travel can make a difference […]

Business Class Turns 35 Years Old

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The concept and idea of the airline business class cabin will turn 35 next year. The debate between Qantas and British Airways continues on which airline created the upper class selection for those wanting to travel between coach and first class. In 1978 British Airways introduced Club Class which they say was the first business […]

United Airlines Launches First Domestic 787 Service

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Today, United Airlines flew into history by becoming the first U.S carrier to operate the brand new, ultra – state of the art Boeing 787. Flight 116 departed Houston Bush International at 7:20am en-route to Chicago’s O’Hare with a full load of paying passengers, United employees and journalist. The new airlines landed in Chicago at […]

The Best Airport Hotels

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Airport hotels have traditionally been reserved as one night stays for optionless travels and the occasional flight crew member. They have never really been known as full time destination spots. The new trend in airport hotels is on the upswing as they begin to cater to the traveler by offering more than just a quick […]

Pack Smart and Efficient

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Having the urge to pack your entire closet for a weekend getaway happens more than most travelers would like to admit. Perhaps it has to do with the lack of cleaning options at your destination so heaven forbid if you’re forced to wear the same shirt most of the day. Then again, you could simply […]