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Lufthansa coupon: Take 40EUR off your next flight

Lufthansa has been issuing a wave of coupon codes geared at American travelers over the last six months, perhaps as a way of driving marketshare straight to their site rather than having users go to an online travel agency. Their most recent coupon is for 40 Euros ($55.64 at time of publication) off of an international flight. The voucher can be redeemed until May 1st and travel must be be before August 1st, 2011.

All that you have to do to scour up your own unique coupon code is venture over to Lufthansa.com and enter in your info.

Via Gadling

flydubai Names Ancient Erbil as Newest Destination

 Flights to Dubai from Iraq's third largest city and capital of the Kurdish region of Northern Iraq, will start on Friday, July 16. A one-way fare is priced at US$315.

flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: "Erbil is reinventing itself and undergoing an economic boom with new hotels, leisure and healthcare facilities, commercial towers and trade centres. The city's rapid development has been compared with that ofDubai and it is a beacon of progress for the rest of the country Readmore

$58+ Up to 40% Off Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and more

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, a day of remembrance, but also the unofficial 

 

start of summer. So no time like the present to plan your summer vacation. Don't procrastinate, prices are just going to increase from now until summer. 

This week MobiNews brings you some sweet travel deals to tropical Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, and as always, Europe.  Check out the great deal to Mexico for families, $433 (not incl. taxes and fees) for 4 nights with air and kids stay free. Act soon, tickets are limited.

• $570+: All-Inclusive Riviera Maya Hotel 4-Nts w/Airfare
• $514+: Riu Montego Bay Hotel All-Incl. w/4-Nts & Airfare
• $522+: Iberostar Punta Cana Hotel All-Incl. 4-Nts w/Flight
• $825+: Hawaii Island-Hopping Combo 6-Nts w/Air & Hotel
• $433+: 4-Nt All-Incl. Mexico & Caribbean Resorts Sale w/Air
• $739+: Ireland 7-Night Vacation w/Air, Hotels & Rental Car
• $72+: Honolulu Waikiki Secret Hotel Sale up to 45% Off
• $649+: 6-Night London Vacations w/Airfare & Breakfast
• $524+: 7-Nt Royal Caribbean Cruise w/Vouchers & More
• $58+: Up to 40% Off Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
• Massive Fare Sale!  Flights from $59* Across the Country on Virgin America!  *Taxes & Fees may apply
• $77+ Air & Hotel Destinations Nationwide
• $499+ Air & 6 Day First Class Madrid Vacation
• $140+ 5-Star All-Inclusive Riviera Maya now 45% Off 
• All 18-35 Year Olds: Save up to $200 on Trips to Italy, Amsterdam, Greece, & More!

Celebrate the Holidays Early with Fares as Low as $39

AirTran Airways , today launched a sale for travel to all the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at www.airtran.com or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842. These special fares are available for purchase through December 10, 2009, and are good for travel December 11, 2009 through March 10, 2010. Lowest fares are valid for travel Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Additional sale fares are valid for travel Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay. Via PR Newswire

Southwest Airlines And Teleflora

Southwest Airlines has the deal for you. The airline has announced that the carrier's award-winning frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, has added Teleflora, the world's leading floral wire service, as a new Preferred Partner. The Teleflora-Southwest alliance will allow Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards' Members to earn one-half of a credit on each order that costs between $34.95 - $99.99, and one full credit on each flower order that costs $100 or more. Rapid Rewards Members will be directed to make floral purchases with Teleflora, or they can call the dedicated phone line.

"With Valentine's Day right around the corner, you can have your flower arrangement delivered to your home while you get credit for traveling! It's like having a bonus every time you buy a gift," said Ryan Green, Southwest Airlines' Director of Customer Loyalty. "We saw a great opportunity for our customers in this alliance, and teaming with Teleflora will bring an added value to our Rapid Rewards program."

To Boost Revenue JetBlue Will Charge More For Leg Room

JetBlue Airways Corp on Tuesday announced they will be charging more for legroom trying to boost their non core revenue by 60 percent.

"What we want ... is the ability to upsell, Chief Executive David Barger said. Speaking at an investment conference in New York, Barger said "demand is solid across the JetBlue network," and he assured analysts the carrier is "in the middle of a momentum story," in spite of industry wide worries of a slumping economy and sharply rising fuel prices." Read more.

Unied Vacations: Reduced Rates On Airfare And Savings Up To 75%

United Vacations is helping customers save while upgrading their O'ahu vacation packages to include destination activities on the island! Travelers who book their flight and hotel package together to Oahu can save up to 75% on in-destination activities when they enter promotion code TOURSHNL at the time of booking.

• Save 75%, up to $200 on packages of $3,600 or more
• Save 50%, up to $150 on packages of $2,500-$3,599
• Save 25%, up to $100 on packages of $1,500-$2,499

Also, travelers can save even more with reduced rates on flights to O'ahu, courtesy of United Airlines Hawaii fare sale. Travel must be completed before April 30, 2008.

Airline Food: A Chef Cooking food on a plane?

I've never enjoyed precooked preheated airline food, except one time when I was upgraded to Business class on British Airways. I was served champagne before take-off, we ate fillet mignon on china dishes. It was one of the best meals I have encountered on an airplane.
According to Forbes.com,

"Much like the overall first-class product, food in first-class has become more luxurious in recent years," says Edward Plaisted, chief executive of Skytrax, a London-based airline and airport quality ranking firm. "It's not just about serving multi-course meals anymore. Airlines are focusing more on creating a personalized and superior quality experience."

Airlines nowadays are going all out, if you fly first class with Gulf Air, expect a chef on board cooking gourmet meals. There is no reheating in first class cabins on Cathay Pacific, expect fresh cooked to order eggs and bread toasted on the spot. Almost all airlines with first-class cabins let passengers choose what kind of meal they want and at what time they want to be served.

So, if a price of 13,000 to fly first class is in your budget, why not splurge. I know I will stay with precooked preheated meals in economy.

Best first class meals from Forbes.com.

Singapore Airlines Receives Airbus A380

Singapore Airlines is finally taking delivery of its Airbus A380 after waiting for two years for the largest airliner in the world. Its first destination begins Oct 28, Singapore to Sydney. The Airbus A380 double-decker plane carries up to 550 passengers, however the roomy design for Singapore Airlines more specious design seats 471.

CNN.com reports "Singapore's jet includes a first class with 12 enclosed "suites," each containing a seat and full-size mattress. Business class has four seats across, each reclining to become fully flat for sleeping. Economy features greater legroom, larger video screens, and a PC power outlet at each seat." Emirates Airlines and Qantas are still waiting for delivery.

The Singapore Airlines Suites features a bold and unique cabin concept with each Suite being the passengers private cabin. Within its private sliding doors is a spacious and truly personal area, with luxurious furnishing. Take a peek at the interior.

Source:Let's Visit Asia

Delta Passangers Head To The Airport Early

Delta Air Lines said yesterday. "it will require domestic customers flying out of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to check their baggage a minimum of 45 minutes prior to departure, effective Oct. 15." Right now it is 30 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes for international flights. This policy change is the same as other airports such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando and Denver. The change is followed by Deltas announcement last week that they will be adding 14 more international flights from JFK by summer of 2008 and by decreasing number of flight departures during busy hours and adding larger planes to accommodate more passengers.
Delta's luggage check rules get more strict