Sunday, January 9, 2011

JetBlue Hartford to Fort Lauderdale direct flights

JetBlue Airways launch direct flights out of Hartford, Connecticut's Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

JetBlue is the only airline to offer 36 channels of free, live DIRECTV(r) programming and more than 100 channels of XM Satellite radio on personal seatback TVs available on every flight to/from Bradley International Airport. JetBlue's service to Florida will be operated by JetBlue's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, also featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free (a); complimentary name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; more legroom than any other carrier in coach (b); and award-winning customer service.
"It is my pleasure to welcome JetBlue Airways to Connecticut: we welcome them to our business community and to the Bradley International Airport family," said Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele. "Bradley International is the premier airport for Connecticut and having JetBlue Airways as a carrier is a terrific travel opportunity for all our New England passengers."

"We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with our JetBlue partners," said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Jeffrey Parker. "Anytime we can expand our offerings to travelers, everyone profits, and so does Connecticut's economy. JetBlue is to be commended for investing in Bradley and the people we serve."

JetBlue's schedule between Hartford and Fort Lauderdale:

Hartford (BDL) to
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to
Hartford (BDL)

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

7:20 a.m. - 10:37 a.m.

2:46 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.
11:10 a.m. - 2:01 p.m.

6:43 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.


Bradley is New England's second-largest airport, and will be JetBlue's 63rd destination. The carrier also serves the region in Burlington, Vt.; Nantucket, Mass.; Portland, Maine; and Boston, where JetBlue is the largest carrier and serves 40 nonstop destinations.

JetBlue Stewart to Orlando direct flights

JetBlue Airways announces a seasonal increase to two daily direct flights from Newburgh/Stewart Airport (SWF) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) beginning June 16, 2011, This second daily flight will operate during peak travel seasons throughout the year, including spring, summer and winter.

“JetBlue has provided award-winning service from Newburgh to Orlando for four years, and we’re proud we continue to be the customer’s carrier of choice,” said Dave Clark, director of network planning for JetBlue Airways. “Whether you’re flying to Florida or the Caribbean, JetBlue offers all customers a free first checked bag, all-leather seats, the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline, more than 36 channels of free, live TV, and more than 100 channels of satellite radio, complimentary snacks and most importantly, our award winning service.”

JetBlue’s schedule, beginning July 16, 2011, to/from Orlando (MCO):
Newburgh (SWF) to Orlando (MCO)
Orlando (MCO) to Newburgh (SWF)

Depart – Arrive
Depart – Arrive

9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

7:35 p.m. – 10:24 p.m.*
1:02 p.m. – 3:34 p.m.

4:10 p.m. – 6:42 p.m.*

In addition to its Orlando service, JetBlue offers the only nonstop service from Newburgh to Fort Lauderdale and convenient connections through Florida to Caribbean destinations including San Juan, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Cancun, Mexico and Bogotá, Colombia. Tickets are available for purchase today at www.jetblue.com.
JetBlue’s service from Newburgh to Orlando will be operated on the airline’s fleet of spacious Airbus A320 and Embraer 190 aircraft, which offers roomy, all-leather seating, including the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline. Customers looking to pamper themselves even further can upgrade to a super-spacious Even More Legroom seat.

JetBlue LAS LGB special one-way fare

JetBlue Airways announces an increase in departures on its popular service to Las Vegas along with great fares and winning prices on Getaways vacation packages.
Effective February 1, 2011, the airline will add two new daily roundtrips to cater to the strong demand between Los Angeles, Orange County, and Las Vegas.

To celebrate its expanded five-times-daily service, JetBlue is offering a special one-way fare of just $19* each way between Long Beach and Las Vegas on tickets purchased by December 6, 2010, for travel between December 15, 2010 and May 16, 2011
JetBlue has provided its unique brand of premium low-fare service between Long Beach and Las Vegas since 2002. With the airline's added flights, taking off for Las Vegas - whether for business or pleasure - is more convenient than ever, with flights in both directions operating throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening hours.

JetBlue's schedule, effective February 1, 2011:

Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS):
Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach (LGB):

Depart - Arrive
Depart - Arrive

8:09 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
8:15 a.m. - 9:23 a.m.

10:40 a.m. - 11:47 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.

1:20 p.m. - 2:29 p.m.
12:35 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
3:17 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.

7:50 p.m. - 8:57 p.m.
6:16 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.



All JetBlue departures to and from Long Beach are operated with the airline's fleet of quiet, fuel-efficient and super-spacious Airbus A320 jets, which offer industry leading comforts including all-leather seating, the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline, and more than 100 free live entertainment channels delivered on each customer's seatback TV.

Travelers looking to pack even more value into their Vegas vacation - allowing them to put away more pennies for all that the city has to offer - can pair their JetBlue flight with a car, a hand-picked hotel, and other amenities with a discounted package from JetBlue Getaways. Long Beach-originating customers can save 10% on their Las Vegas vacation by using the code Vegas10 at www.jetblue.com/vacations. The 10% discount is valid on new packages booked by December 31, 2010 for travel between February 1 and March 31, 2011. For a limited time, two-night air + hotel packages start at just $69 per person.

earn TrueBlue points on ShopTrue

JetBlue Airways TrueBlue loyalty program member can earn points towards reward travel with the grand opening of ShopTrue, the airline's new online earn mall. Powered by Points.com. TrueBlue frequent flyer can now accrue points for everyday purchases with more than 800 participating retailers including K-Mart, Nordstrom, eBay, the Apple Store and Dell.

"ShopTrue creates new opportunities for the millions of members of TrueBlue to get even more points so they can earn flights quicker," said Points CEO Rob MacLean. "We look forward to continuing to build on our partnership with JetBlue and its TrueBlue program, which is quickly becoming one of the most respected customer loyalty programs in the airline industry."

ShopTrue is an expansion of an existing partnership with Points.com and JetBlue that launched in 2008 with the Buy TrueBlue Points service, enabling members to purchase points for themselves or give points to other members via Points.com's industry-leading miles and points purchase platform. Points.com is TrueBlue's third new partner since its redesign in November of 2009, joining Hilton Worldwide, Hertz, Energy Plus and American Express. More information on JetBlue's TrueBlue partners and promotions can be found here.



JetBlue's TrueBlue customer loyalty program is based on what customers' want: every seat on every flight is available for travel (a) and there are no blackout dates, allowing customers to redeem rewards whenever they want to travel. This transparent program is rich and more rewarding for members, who can earn one-way awards flights starting at just 5,000 points.

TrueBlue points will not expire as long as a member travels on at least one paid JetBlue flight or makes a qualifying purchase with a JetBlue Card from American Express within 12 months of their last TrueBlue transaction (either a qualifying flight or JetBlue Card transaction). To enroll in TrueBlue or to learn more about the program, visit www.jetblue.com/trueblue.

JetBlue TrueBlue bonus points pay electricity bill

JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty program member can sign up with Energy Plus, and earn 3,000 bonus points
you earn JetBlue TrueBlue points for your everyday electricity use. You'll be earning points while still receiving the same reliable service from your local utility company.
Enjoy These Great Benefits with Energy Plus
Earn unlimited points - you'll earn 2 points for every $1 you spend on the Energy Plus portion of your bill
Enjoy the same service without risk, fees, or long-term commitment
Choose the Energy Plus green option to support 100% wind generated power
Service Location

Connecticut Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas
*Available only to new Energy Plus customers. Bonus points awarded to TrueBlue members after 2 months active service with Energy Plus. May take up to 8 weeks for service to start with Energy Plus based on billing cycle when you sign up. Bonus points will appear in TrueBlue account 8 - 12 weeks after service starts. Members earn 2 points for every $1 spent on Energy Plus portion of monthly bill. In Texas, monthly miles are earned on electricity consumption actually billed to and paid for excluding TDSP delivery charges, taxes and certain non-recurring fees and charges. Energy Plus reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Valid for CT, MD, NJ, NY, PA and TX residents only, excluding certain areas such as those serviced by the Long Island Power Authority (NY), areas not serviced by CL&P or UI (CT), areas not serviced by BGE or Pepco (MD), and areas not serviced by PECO, PPL Electric Utilities or Duquesne Light Company (PA). The TX PUCT License Number for Energy Plus Holdings LLC is #10172 and the MD License Number is IR-1805. Your local utility company will continue to deliver your electricity. Additional terms and conditions apply. See application for details.

Earn TrueBlue points on American Airlines flights

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways Launch Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Agreement and Expand Relationship

JetBlue Airways TrueBlue loyalty program members can earn TrueBlue points on American Airlines flights from New York's JFK and Boston to 15 international destinations*. To get your points, simply provide your TrueBlue number when booking these flights with American Airlines.

In addition, the commercial agreement announced in March 2010 has been expanded to include one new American Airlines international market and nine new JetBlue domestic markets. Customers will now be able to easily connect on flights to a total of 15 of American's international destinations departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS), including Barcelona, Spain (BCN); Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG); and Tokyo, Japan; and 26 JetBlue domestic markets, including Portland, Maine; Rochester, N.Y.; or Richmond, Va.

New JetBlue domestic markets*

Boston (BOS) to:

Baltimore (BWI)
Charlotte, N.C. (CLT)
Newark, N.J. (EWR) - Service starts in May 2011
Orlando, Fla. (MCO)
Pittsburgh (PIT)
Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU)
San Francisco (SFO)
Washington – Reagan (DCA)
Phoenix (PHX)
*The nine new JetBlue domestic markets will be available on AA.com after Dec. 10.
New American Airlines market:

New York (JFK) to:

Budapest, Hungary (BUD) - Service starts in April 2011

air china first class lounge Sydney Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport air china lounge

Telephone no.: 00612-96679904
Location: Terminal C, LEVEL 3
Hours of operation: Daily, 06:00-23:00
Eligibility: 1) First Class Passengers
2) Business Class Passengers
3) Air China Phoenix Miles Platinum and Gold Cardholders
4) Star Alliance Gold Cardholders
Food and Beverage
Choice of food: Selection of Snacks, Oriental Food
No. of bars: 2
Choice of liquor: Selection of Liquor

Entertainments and Business facilities
Magazines: Yes
TV: Yes
ALL AUSTRALIAN TV CHANNELS

Music Albums: Available
Conference rooms: 1
Other facilities: Child's play room
Special features: LIVE JAZZ BAND ON CERTAIN DAYS

Gol and Varig Smiles vip lounge

If you are a Varig airlines Smiles Gold or Diamond member, enjoy Smiles VIP lounge exclusivity at the airports operated by Gol and Varig, no matter what class you are traveling.

Smiles VIP rooms were created with high technology and a modern, relaxing atmosphere. Presently the program offers 5 VIP lounge in Brazil: for domestic (Curitiba, Guarulhos and Porto Alegre) and international flights (Galeão and Guarulhos), besides 4 outsourced rooms abroad.
Smiles also offers VIP Room access abroad in a partnership with airports of Bogotá, Caracas, Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) and Santiago de Chile.

Please note:
In order to enjoy these benefits, you must show the invitation that will be given to you at your check-in with your boarding pass.

Access to the Smiles VIP lounge only for Gol and Varig flights.
Guarulhos and Galeão international lounge
The largest ones with several facilities.

Entertainment: flat screen TVs with several cable and music channels. All with earphones for your comfort. You also have access to magazines and newspapers.
Exclusive buffet: with sandwiches, cheese-bread, toasts, jam, cereal, tropical fruits, sweets, chocolate, soups, besides appetizers to accompany drinks, coffee, distilled drinks, beers, juices, wines and bubbly wines.

Pleasant décor: lounges with sofas, comfortable armchairs, business centers, etc.
Kids area: entertainment options for kids. Available only in Guarulhos.
Free-of-charge Wi-Fi access: Now Smiles provides you with a special advantage. Our partnership with VEX brings Wi-Fi access to all Smiles VIP Louges in Brazil, and Gold and Diamond Smiles members may browse the Internet for 2 hours, free of charge.

In order to have access to this facility, you just have to request a password at the Smiles VIP Rooms reception desks. With the password, you only have to access VEX page from your laptop.
In case you leave the room without fully utilizing the 2-hour browsing time*, this password is still valid in any other VEX hotspot until your use completes the second hour.
>> Domestic lounge in Curitiba, Guarulhos and Porto Alegre
These are perfect for a quick, comfortable pause.

Entertainment: main magazines and newspapers.
Self-service buffet: options of appetizers and tidbits, a variety of sodas and juices, coffee, teas and chocolate.
Free-of-charge Wi-Fi access: Now Smiles provides you with a special advantage. Our partnership with VEX brings Wi-Fi access to all Smiles VIP Louges in Brazil, and Gold and Diamond Smiles members may browse the Internet for 2 hours, free of charge.

In order to have access to this facility, you just have to request a password at the Smiles VIP Rooms reception desks. With the password, you only have to access VEX page from your laptop.
In case you leave the room without fully utilizing the 2-hour browsing time*, this password is still valid in any other VEX hotspot until your use completes the second hour.

varig smiles Gold status upgrade Promotion

From November 1st through January 31st, 2011, varig smiles frequent flyer of categories Smiles, Silver and Gold status can conquer a category upgrade through the transfer of points to Smiles Program, as from reward programs of financial institutions that have partnership with GOL. *

From varig Smiles to Silver: Transference of 20,000 miles
From category Smiles to Gold: Transference of 70,000 miles
From Smiles status to Diamond: Transference of 150,000 miles
From varig smiles Silver to Gold: Transference of 40,000 miles
From Silver status to Diamond: Transference of 120,000 miles
From category Gold to Diamond: Transference of 70,000 miles


1. Promotion valid for all participants of categories Smiles, Silver and Gold;

2. Transference of miles from reward programs of financial institutions* to Smiles Program must be performed within the period of promotion (01/11/2010 - 31/01/2011);
3. To achieve the total miles required for upgrade, under the terms of this promotion, the Smiles participant will be allowed to accrue points from reward programs of more than one financial institution.

4. The participant who complies with the rules of the promotion will receive category upgrade on the 5th business day of February 2011;
5. The bonus miles **, commemorative for the conquest of category, shall not be granted for the upgrade conquered through this promotion;

6. Only miles acquired through the transference from reward programs of financial institutions shall be valid for the promotion. Miles obtained through other Partner companies, i.e. miles that are not from reward programs of
financial institutions, shall not be used in this promotion;

8. Classification in special categories (Silver, Gold and Diamond) and respective cards shall be valid during the year in which they were acquired, plus fifteen (15) months. The participant who does not accumulate, during the last calendar year (January to December), of category validity and respective special card, the number of Mileage Club or perform the amount of flights required to remain in their current category, shall be classified to the category immediately below. The participant who accrue Club Miles or perform flights sufficient to keep their current category in the previously mentioned period, will have their category and respective card renewed for another year.

9. Miles transferred to the varig airlines frequent flyer Smiles account of the participant from the acquisition of goods and services from Partner companies, including financial institutions, in no event may be reversed for the Partner.

* To check on financial institutions that have partnered with Smiles, please go to www.smiles.com.br or contact our Customer Services; ** Bonus miles are miles conquered through promotions, accruals differentiated by flight class or card levels; and Club Miles are conquered based on the distance actually flown by the Participant and/or the amount equivalent to the rule of the fare purchased by the Participant on flights of VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A. operated under the brands GOL or varig airlines and Partner companies, subject to specific agreement between the Smiles Program and the Partner company. *** To locations not serviced by 4003 service please dial 0800-883-2245.

Varig Brasil Airlines Comfort Class

Varig Brasil Airlines Comfort Class is the latest novelty from Smiles that will make traveling even more comfortable for you. It will provide even more privacy, comfort and agility in every aspect of your flight.

flights from Rio de Janeiro (Tom Jobim-Galeao) and Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) to Bogota, Caracas and Santiago served by VARIG's Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft will offer the new Comfort Class, which provides passengers with a number of important benefits,

This service offers more leg room between the 16 seats available in the Comfort Private Cabin. Comfort Class also provides customers with increased meal options, allowing passengers to choose between hot meals from a wide variety of international cuisines or lighter meals prepared with the health-conscience traveler in mind. The service also includes wine, beer and a variety of other beverages.

And, for you to relax even more during your trip, you will also find foot massagers, anti-stress hand massages, tea and coconut water in Comfort Class.

Comfort Class also guarantees entertainment throughout your entire flight with the PEA – Personal Entertainment Appliance – which includes a variety of programs ranging from films, series, music and news to electronic games. Newspapers and magazines are also available for your enjoyment.

When you fly Varig airlines Comfort Class, you also have access to several differentiated services, such as:
- Priority check-in and boarding;
Comfort Class customers can wait for their flight in the Company's International SMILES VIP lounges in Brazil (Guarulhos and Tom Jobim- Galeao airports) or in partner airlines' VIP lounges including Avianca's Bogota lounge, American Airlines' Caracas lounge, and Lan Airlines' Santiago lounge.

- 50% bonus in the accumulation of miles flown;
- 15 kilos of additional baggage..
You can also use your Smiles Miles to fly Comfort Class.

With 15,000 miles, you can issue one leg in Comfort Class for any South American destination that offers the class.
Enjoy! This new offer is available on the international routes to Aruba, Bogotá, Caracás and Punta Cana, on direct flights* departing from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.