Air Berlin to Launch Seasonal Service to San Francisco

Beginning next May, Air Berlin plans to operate flights between Dusseldorf and San Francisco. The twice-weekly seasonal service begins May 12 and runs through September 29, 2010, and will utilize a long-range Airbus 330 aircraft.

Win a Vacation for 2 to Munich from Lufthansa Airlines

Scroll on over to Lufthansa Airlines to play the Munich Airport Scavenger Hunt Game. Find all the goodies before departure time, and you'll earn an entry for a vacation to Munich. Vacation package includes a pair of round-trip economy class tickets to Munich, Germany and 5-night accommodations. Click here to play. 

Enter Lufthansa's 'Discover Your Moment Sweepstakes'

Register for the Lufthansa Airlines "Discover Your Moment" Sweepstakes to win one of several prizes including a first class tickets for two to Munich and a five night stay at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental. Contest ends December 14, 2008. 

Hot Worldwide Airfares Available Now

Yes, airfares have gone up - even skyrocketed in some markets, but HOT deals can still be found. We scoured the web this morning and found some amazing Fall airfares. All airfares noted below are confirmed inFLIGHTout deals as of 8:45 AM, and are subject to change or sellout at any time.

Fare noted is round-trip, includes all taxes, fees, surcharges.

• San Francisco to Manila, Philippines - $825 (Asiana)
• San Francisco to Milan, Italy - $699 (Air One & United)
• San Francisco to Dubai, UAE. - $1227 (United & Air France)
• San Francisco to Berlin, Germany - $702 (Continental)
• San Francisco to Seattle, WA. - $166 (Virgin America & Alaska)
• San Francisco to Jacksonville, FL. - $201 (Northwest)
• San Jose to Long Beach, CA. - $100 (JetBlue)

To book, visit your favorite online travel agency, preferably one that offers a "flexible dates" option. Consider clicking any of the inFLIGHTout travel partners midway down the left column on this page.

Video of Lufthansa Plane Narrowly Avoids Disaster

Kudos to the cockpit crew for working against strong head winds, and landing everyone safely.Video is of an Airbus-320 trying to land in Hamburg Germany last Saturday. The actual touchdown shows one of the winds nearly making contact with the runway.