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Cheaper Tickets at LOT.com

NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LOT Polish Airlines is offering a special discount for customers who purchase tickets on LOT.com – 10% off any LOT ticket purchased through September 10, 2011.

American Airlines Expands and Renames Its Seat Product as Preferred Seats

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines has expanded and renamed its Express Seats offering, now called Preferred Seats.

Boeing Launches 737 New Engine Family with Commitments for 496 Airplanes from Five Airlines

SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) Company's board of directors has approved the launch of the new engine variant of the market-leading 737, based on order commitments for 496 airplanes from five airlines and a strong business case.

Alaska Airlines to Begin Daily Service From the Bay Area to Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii

SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines announced today that it would expand its schedule starting daily, nonstop service from Oakland and San Jose, Calif., to Lihue, on the island of Kauai, and Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii starting March 12, 2012.

American Airlines Presents 'Get Mobile. Get Moving.' Sweepstakes to Highlight Mobile Product Offerings

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines proudly presents the "Get Mobile. Get Moving." sweepstakes, a promotion highlighting American's array of mobile products that provide customers easy access to their travel information whenever they want it.

Virgin America Puts On the Dog for its Newest Destination: Launches New Puerto Vallarta Service and a 'No Chihuahua Left Behind' Fare Sale -- With $25 Per Booking Going to Animal Rescue Efforts

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America is bringing its stylish, fun and low-fare service to one of Mexico's hottest destinations as of December 2, 2011: with tickets on sale now for its new nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR).*

Boeing Introduces 737 MAX With Launch of New Aircraft Family

SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has unveiled the 737 MAX, the name of the new engine variant of the market-leading 737 launched today.

NextAdvisor.com Launches Analysis of Top Airline and Hotel Rewards Programs

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NextAdvisor.com, a leading consumer service review site, announced today its launch of a new travel rewards program analysis.

Delta Unveils New Delta Sky Club in Seattle

SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today celebrates the opening of a new Delta Sky Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the third new or renovated club to open this month across the Delta system as part of the airline's more than $2 billion investment in enhancing the customer experience on the ground and in the air.