LAN & TAM Airlines Merge to Create LATAM Airlines Group LAN Airlines S.A. (which has been renamed LATAM Airlines Group S.A.) and TAM S.A. report that they have successfully combined their businesses and created the LATAM Airlines Group S.A. LATAM… Johnny Jet , June 22, 2012
Avianca, TACA and Copa Airlines Joined the Star Alliance Today Avianca, TACA, and Copa Airlines joined the Star Alliance today. The Star Alliance network now has more than 21,500 daily flights worldwide. Avianca-TACA offers the widest network in Latin America… Johnny Jet , June 21, 2012
History cruises into San Pedro – The USS Iowa’s final stop San Pedro, California has added to its historic appeal with the addition to its docks of the naval ship USS Iowa. The Iowa made its way through Los Angeles Harbor on… Cynthia Cunniff , June 12, 2012
Briggs & Riley Bag Winner Announcement A big congratulations to Derek Edwards, the winner of “Help, I’m Horrified To Be Seen With My Luggage” contest. Long gone is the “walk of shame” over to baggage claim… Trishna Patel , June 12, 2012
Honolulu — New York on Hawaiian Airlines New Nonstop Service On June 5, Hawaiian Airlines launched a new daily nonstop flight between Honolulu and New York’s JFK Airport. Flights depart Honolulu at 3:05 p.m. and in New York City at… Johnny Jet , June 6, 2012
5 Tips On Traveling With Your Pet This Summer Howdy Pet Lovers, Memorial Day weekend is around the corner and it means two things. Summer is officially here and its time to stop procrastinating and seriously contemplate the inevitable:… Trishna Patel , May 23, 2012
Travel trend watch: swinger’s travel? If the 2009 comedy “Couples Retreat” starring Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Malin Ackerman, and Kristin Davis, is any indication, romance-oriented travel has a become popular way for couples to connect… Lindsay Taub , May 22, 2012
“Ring of Fire” Eclipse Photos from Southern California I was lucky enough to be one of the millions to watch the rare “ring of fire” eclipse last night. I was in Manhattan Beach and because of the coastal… Johnny Jet , May 21, 2012
Do the FAA and U.S. Airlines Get It? I just received this email with the subject line “The FAA Reprimand Was Wrong!! Virgin Atlantic Gets it – the FAA and U.S. Airlines Don’t”. Do you agree? One thing… Johnny Jet , May 21, 2012
New Museum Elevates Philadelphia’s Art Scene The art world was abuzz recently in anticipation of today’s grand opening of the new Barnes Foundation building in downtown Philadelphia. Anna Stancioff , May 20, 2012
Expedia’s 2012 Flip Flop Report Expedia.com released the results of the 2012 Flip Flop Report, an analysis of behavior and preferences among beachgoers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Harris Interactive conducted… Johnny Jet , May 17, 2012
JetBlue Launches New Service to Puerto Rico from West Palm Beach, Florida JetBlue Airways, Puerto Rico’s largest carrier, is launching its 13th destination from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU): Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida. Flights are on… Johnny Jet , May 15, 2012
New Documentary “Until They Are Home” Last year I met filmmaker Steven C. Barber on a flight from Toronto to Los Angeles. He was returning from the Toronto film festival where he was gaining interest for… Johnny Jet , May 14, 2012
Virgin America Will Fly San Francisco (SFO) to Washington DC (DCA) later this summer Virgin America just received U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approval today to launch one daily nonstop flight between its home base of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ronald Reagan… Johnny Jet , May 14, 2012
Santa Monica’s new parking meters reset when cars leave Santa Monica has new “smart” parking meters that will be widespread by next week. You can pay using coins, credit cards, and even your mobile phone but the big change… Johnny Jet , May 14, 2012
