The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Premieres in Wellington Live from Middle Earth The excitement starts miles away as passengers on Air New Zealand flights are welcomed on board a flight, not to Wellington but to the “Middle of… Liliane Opsomer , November 28, 2012
Japan Airlines to serve KFC on select flights to US and Europe From December 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013, Japan Airlines (JAL) will be serving Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) onboard select international flights. They are calling those AIR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN…. Johnny Jet , November 28, 2012
Volunteer Abroad for #GivingTuesday You may not know this, but today is #GivingTuesday, the start of a new holiday tradition that encourages you to get involved and give back. While there are most likely… Ben Stagg , November 27, 2012
In Memory of Kent E St John (1955-2012) I’ve been on over a hundred press trips and have met all kinds of characters and with the exception of my wife, the best person I ever met was Kent… Johnny Jet , November 22, 2012
2013 Fee Free Days For National Parks Service Announced! This past weekend was the last time in 2012 to take advantage of Fee Free days at our National Parks. But fear not! The National Park Service has just announced… Ben Stagg , November 20, 2012
Frequent flier programs are NOT a scam – here’s why you should signup now Christopher Elliott just wrote an interesting piece on LinkedIn titled “Frequent flier programs are a scam – here’s why you should quit yours now.” Mr. Elliott suggests you “Remove all… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2012
Cyber Monday Travel Deals Roundup Alaska Airlines Winter Sale: Most travel is valid from January 8, through March 6, 2013. Book by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on December 3, 2012 Sample one-way fares: Seattle to San Francisco $59; Burbank… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2012
The Orlando on Third’s “Home Away From Home” Holiday Packages ‘Tis the season! If you are planning on visiting family and friends in Los Angeles, check out the newly renovated Orlando Hotel’s fun holiday packages! And don’t worry, the price still… Trishna Patel , November 20, 2012
Starwood Early Cyber Monday Sale and #GivingTuesday Twitter Chat Cyber Monday is just around the corner and Starwood Hotels launched their Cyber Monday sale yesterday (runs November 19-30) with discounts of up to 25% off regular room rates at… Johnny Jet , November 20, 2012
United Airlines Announces Turndown Service Have you ever dreamed of experiencing the luxury of turn-down service while 30,000 feet in the air? That question may sound a bit absurd, but in the race to bring… Ben Stagg , November 19, 2012
Give Us Your SF Travel Tips for a Chance to Win Two New Art Books! Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” is cherished by many as one of the most enchanting films of all time, and this year is the 75th aninversary of… Team Johnny Jet , November 13, 2012
Holiday Events in London What could be more enticing than the old-world magic of Europe during the holidays? And more specifically, who could resist the elegance of London? The crisp air, the beautiful lights,… Ben Stagg , November 12, 2012
Hot Deals for Orlando this Holiday Season While a large swath of the country is forecasted to be in for a harsh winter, the inclination to flee to warmer climes may arise. Florida has offered a respite… Ben Stagg , November 12, 2012
Does AAA work in Canada? Does AAA work in Canada? The short answer is yes. Last night my wife and I met some friends for dinner in downtown Toronto. While looking for parking, I ran… Johnny Jet , November 11, 2012
Qatar Airways Launches Global Sale One of my favorite airlines in the world (and arguably one of the best) just launched a sale to more than 100 destinations across the Middle East, India, Asia, Africa,… Johnny Jet , November 8, 2012