American and JetBlue Starting a Relationship

American Airlines and JetBlue Airlines have launched a commercial agreement giving customers the convenience of booking interline service in non-overlapping markets from JFK and Boston airports. This allows customers to book domestic and international tickets on both carriers with a single reservation. The two airlines will also begin a frequent flyer relationship later this year on the cooperative interline routes noted here. This means customers will have the choice to earn either AAdvantage or TrueBlue points when flying select routes.

JetBlue $10 Sale on All Remaining Seats May 11-12

Valid for bookings today only

JetBlue has launched a sale today sure to fill up those birds with passengers. Just $10 gets you a one-way, nonstop flight anywhere (including international destinations) in the JetBlue network. Valid for travel May 11-12th only. You can combine two one-ways for a $20 roundtrip flight + taxes and fees. I also noticed some 1-stop flights, such as Sacramento-Long-Beach-Las Vegas for $20+ each way.

Don't forget JetBlue is one of the few remaining airlines that also lets you check one piece of luggage for free, and does not overbook their flights. Plus they have comfy leather seats, Direct-TV and tasty munchies on board.

Click here to book this very limited time offer.

Cyber Monday Airfare Deals Available Today Only

United and JetBlue are both offering some decent "Cyber Monday" airfare deals. Here are some examples:

United:

San Francisco to Los Angeles/San Diego/Orange County/Seattle - $39/each way

San Francisco to New York-JFK/Boston/Washington-Dulles - $99/each way

San Francisco to Fort. Lauderdale - $94/each way

-Purchase by tonight at Midnight, for travel January 5- February 11, 2010.

JetBlue:

San Francisco to Austin $69/each way

San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose to Long Beach $39/each way

San Francisco/Oakland to New York-JFK/Boston/Washington-Dulles - $99 each way

-Purchase by tonight at Midnight, for travel December 1-December 16, 2009.

SFO/OAK-Boston or New York-JFK $79/each way on JetBlue

Catch a flight on JetBlue from San Francisco or Oakland nonstop to Boston or JFK for just $79/each way + tax. Comes to $179 roundtrip w/taxes and fees. Valid for travel December 2-December 16th and January 6-January 28th. United is matching the fare from Oakland, but a mandatory connection in Denver causes the fees to increase $20, for an "all in" price of $200.

Click here and search by the "flex dates" function.

Also visit: JetBlue Sample Sale (Today only)

JetBlue No-Trick All-Treat $31 Sale for Halloween

Today only, make a reservation to fly on October 31, 2009 and your ticket costs just $31 each way. Just checked a flight from SFO to Boston... Yupp, just $31. This is the JetBlue No-Trick All-Treat Halloween promotion. Of course, if you arn't traveling on on October 31st, such as your return trip, you pay standard pricing - which on the Boston route meant a mere $99. Not bad! $31 seats are limited and valid on nonstop flights only, so book today by 11:59 PM mountain time.

HOT!! JetBlue 1-Day Sale, Fares From $24 Each Way

(expired)

Book TODAY, for travel October 22-December 16, 2009. Best fares valid on non-peak travel days (ie: mid-week).

BAY AREA- New York/Boston/Washington $79 each way
BAY AREA- Long Beach $24-$29 each way

15% Off JetBlue Flights When Purchasing With AMEX

Use your American Express card to purchase your next JetBlue flight and save 15% off the fare.
Book by September 20th for travel now through December 16, 2009. Travel valid from select markets, including Oakland. Click here for more details on the offer.

inFLIGHTout Updates On Twitter This Week

• Alamo Car Rental $10/day Promotion is baaaack! Valid for weekend rentals (return the car by Monday) from 8/20 to 9/21/2009.
• Unlimited travel for 30 days on JetBlue for $599 round-trip. Travel 9/8 to 10/8/09.
• Virgin America announces new non-stop service San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale beginning November 18th.
• @TravelSocial: Travel survey finds American's suffering from 'Vacation Deficit'
• @SPGInsider: Earn up to 1,000 bonus points at select Starwood properties through November 30th.
• @HotelClub: 10 of the most expensive Hotel Rooms in the world.

Come Tweet With Us! www.twitter.com/inflightout

JetBlue Re-times San Francisco - Austin Route

From the Flyertalk forums comes word JetBlue has re-timed their daily non-stop flight between San Francisco and Austin, Texas. The adjustments mean the flight to Austin will depart late in the afternoon, returning back to San Francisco early the next morning. The changes have been updated on the JetBlue website.

-Current schedule through September 8, 2009:

AUS-SFO 1850-2032

SFO-AUS 0832-1403

-Schedule beginning September 9, 2009:
AUS-SFO 0815-1005
SFO-AUS 1630-2156

Related:

Last month American Airlines announced they were pulling their 'Nerd Bird' route - San Jose-Austin effective later this August, citing operating costs exceeding actual revenues. This announcement caused Alaska Airlines to quickly get into the action and replace the American Airlines flight with one of their own, believing they can find a way to turn a profit on this route. That flight is expected to start on September 2, 2009, a week after the American flight ends.

JetBlue Promo: Book A Trip Now, Get $50 Off Later

JetBlue released another promotion whereby if you fly now, you can fly again in the future at a discounted price. Here's how it works: Register for the promotion first. Then, purchase a ticket between now and May 27, for travel dates May 19-June 23, 2009. You will then receive an electronic $50 off voucher good for a future airline ticket for travel between September 9 and November 15, 2009. 

Today Only: JetBlue Sample Sale, Fares from $29 Each Way

Today only, JetBlue is offering highly discounted airfares nationwide. For example, $59 each way from San Francisco to Boston, $79 from Oakland to New York/JFK, $29 Oakland to Long Beach, and many other city combinations. Valid for travel Tuesday and Wednesday, between May 5-June 10, 2009 only. Click here for more information. Offer ends at Midnight MST today. 

$14 Bucks Each Way Bay Area to Long Beach

HOT HOT HOT! And this is no leftover from April fools day. From a JetBlue press release today, the airline is offering $14 seats each way between San Francisco (SFO) and Long Beach (available) and New York-JFK (now sold out).  You must purchase tickets today - for travel through April 8 (next week) only. Don't delay - these seats will go fast. www.jetblue.com

Just checked this weekend - and there are plenty of flights SFO-Long Beach for $14 each way - Fir example: Leave Friday return Monday.

JetBlue reminds folks that a $14 fare is less than what other airlines charge for a single checked back. 

HOT! San Francisco to Austin $96 RT "All In"

United Airlines and JetBlue are competing on the San Francisco to Austin, Texas route today. As of 10:15 AM, fares are coming in at $96 round-trip, including taxes. Valid for travel between May 24 and May 18, 2009. Click here and search using the "flexible dates" option.

SFO Traffic Up 4.8% in 2008, Decline Inevitable in 2009

Thanks in large part to Virgin America, Southwest and JetBlue launching new domestic routes from SFO in 2008, San Francisco International Airport traffic was up 4.8% for the year. According to the San Francisco Chroncicle, SFO was one of only three major U.S Airports to see an increase in passenger traffic. But, citing the downturn in the economy and demand for travel, airport officials report a 5-7% drop in traffic is inevitable for 2009.

Enter the JetBlue 9th Anniversary Sweepstakes

Enter the JetBlue 9th anniversary sweepstakes for your chance to win one of several prizes, including the grand prize, an Atlantis vacation package for nine people. The sweepstakes runs through this week only. Click here for more information and to enter.

JetBlue: Jet Now, Jet Later Promo

Book a flight now and receive a $50 voucher toward future travel in the Jet Now, Jet Later promotion from JetBlue.

Here come the terms: Register on jetblue.com then book a roundtrip flight on jetblue.com between January 29, 2009 and February 8, 2009 for travel between February 24, 2009 and March 31, 2009 and you will receive a $50 voucher good for travel on JetBlue between May 4 and June 17, 2009 (Black out dates of May 21 to May 25 apply). Offer expires 11:59 p.m. MDT February 8, 2009.

If you can comply with the tight range of dates above, you will be rewarded with a $50 voucher by email on or after April 15, 2009.

JetBlue Unveils JetPaws Pet Program

Earlier this week, JetBlue Airways unveiled JetPaws, an exclusive new in-cabin program designed to provide pet owners with helpful Travel Pettiquette guidelines, which outline the social graces of jetting with small dogs and cats. As part of the new program, customers will also receive two bonus award points for each flight through JetBlue's TrueBlue customer loyalty program, helping two-legged customers earn free travel faster when traveling with Fido or Fluffy.

"With more than 80,000 pets traveling on JetBlue each year, the JetPaws program is designed to make traveling with pets smooth from start to finish, offering valuable TrueBlue points along the way," said Kim Ruvolo, Brand Manager of JetBlue Airways.

Other JetPaws program elements include a special welcome email for pet owners within one week of their booking and complimentary access to a downloadable e-booklet highlighting pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks and animal hospitals in some of JetBlue's top cities, including: Boston; Fort Lauderdale; Las Vegas; Long Beach/L.A.; New York; Orlando; San Francisco; and Washington, D.C.

JetBlue accepts up to four small cats or dogs in the cabin of the aircraft on both domestic and international flights. The combined weight of the pet and carrier may not exceed 20 pounds. Only one pet is allowed per customer and the pet carrier does count as one personal carry-on item. For the safety and comfort of all customers, pets must remain in a closed carrier at the airport and in-flight for the entire duration of the trip. To book a pet, customers must call our reservations team at 1-800-JETBLUE.

JetBlue Reconnects San Francisco to Boston May 1st

JetBlue recently announced it will return flights, at least for the Summer, between San Francisco and Boston-Logan beginning May 1, 2009. One daily flight will be offered between the two cities. The airline also operates daily nonstops from Oakland International.

Earlier this month, Virgin America said it plans to start twice-daily service between SFO and Boston effective February 12th.

San Jose to Long Beach - $39 Each Way

JetBlue's e-vent of the week promotion will score you a ticket to/from San Jose and Long Beach for just $39 bucks each way. $10 more to/from San Francisco and Oakland. Book before Thursday for travel between January 7 to February 11, 2009. Visit jetblue.com

Images from Long Beach Airport

A few pictures I recently snapped of the small, but bustling Long Beach Airport (LGB), in sunny Southern California.