Delta has a sweet perk for travelers from Los Angeles: if you fly Business Class to London Heathrow on Delta’s code-share partner Air France, you get free chauffeur service to and from the London airport.

It’s only good through May 30, but you can still get this service even if you’ve already purchased your tickets. Here’s what you do:

• Book your chauffeur and flight reservations simultaneously by contacting Delta Reservations at 1-800-221-1212
• Coordinate chauffeur service with your existing Business Class flight reservation by dialing the Delta Chauffeur Service Desk at 1-800-268-0555

Unfortunately, the chauffeur service is not available on the Los Angeles end of the trip.

Just because we’re procrastinators doesn’t mean we have to miss out on some of the finer things in life. If you’ve been aching to get out of town to spend a few days enjoying what some the country’s top luxury hotels have to offer, now is your chance to do so.

Northwest Airlines offers a range of last minute luxury vacation packages to destinations throughout the US and Canada. Even if you’ve put off making plans, you can still find vacation packages (airfare and hotel) for as low as $334 per person (with taxes and fees).

Keep reading for a sample of the last minute luxury getaways Northwest Airlines is currently offering…

At this point in the game there are few things you can’t do to earn frequent flyer miles. Airlines have teamed up with credit cards, grocery stores, restaurants, theme parks, car rental companies, and oh so much more.

Now, Alaska Airlines wants to reward you for showing a bit of class, or at least for drinking some wine. They have partnered with American Cellars Wine Club to make your next bottle of Shiraz, Pinot Noir, et al. worth a little something extra.

If you’re a wine drinker, this deal can get you a lot of frequent flyer miles quickly, so keep reading for details…

Trans-Pacific luxury air travel has just gone all-business class:

“Singapore Air is converting its ultra-long flights between the USA and Asia to all-business-class service, a first for the trans-Pacific market and yet another entry into the luxury airline market.” (from USA Today)

Singapore Air’s all-business class offering is the first of its kind. While carriers like Silverjet and the now defunct MaxJet provided all-business class flights between the US and Europe, there has never been anything comparable from commercial carriers for travel between the US and Asia.

Keep reading to see what you can expect to pay for a business-class jaunt across the Pacific once Singapore Air has converted to this new model…

Virgin America (VX), home to first class massage chair seating and subtle mood lighting, is moving in on Chicago O’Hare. If the San Francisco-based carrier gains approval from the FAA, they would start service out of O’Hare to both SFO and LAX in November.

Not surprisingly, the move by Virgin America has already raised the ire of United and American. Keep reading to see why VX has gotten under the skin of these legacy carriers, and how a Virgin America presence at O’Hare could affect travelers…

Virgin Atlantic is throwing another perk to its first class travelers. The UK-based carrier has introduced a new Upper Class Wing at Heathrow. The main benefit of this wing? You don’t have to fight the crowds or deal with long security lines.

Keep reading for Virgin Atlantic’s step-by-step guide to Upper Class check and catch a glimpse of the added benefits of flying first class…

The folks over at Travel Hacker have just posted their “50 Best Sites and Resources for the Ultimate in Luxury Travel.” Check out the piece for some great tips on finding luxury deals, the finest hotels, the best cruises, and more.

(Full Disclosure: We’re happy to say, FareCompare.com is on the list.)

Just because you’re bringing the kids along, doesn’t mean your vacation has to be devoid of culture or luxury. At least that is what Forbes is suggesting with their latest list: Kid-Friendly Summer Vacation Spots.

Now, most destinations on the list aren’t your typical Disney World or Universal Studios. These vacations provide a little something for both the children and their parents. Cities that house some world famous museums, legendary golf courses, and 5-star luxury hotels might also offer theme parks and a bit of childhood adventure.

Keep reading for a glimpse at Forbes’s Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations…

Icelandair is currently offering cheap flights to Reykjavik from New York, Boston, Baltimore, Minneapolis, and Orlando. Icelandair has also changed their airfare structure in the hope that it will make it easier for you to upgrade to their Saga business class.

You can now upgrade by flight segment, so if you’re OK “roughing” on your way to Iceland in economy, you can still enjoy the luxury of business class on your way home, or vise versa.

Keep reading for a list of deals from Iceland Air and a breakdown of upgrade costs…

Here’s how to go to Hawaii — first class, all the way. Just leave everything to Northwest.

They are offering First Class seats to First Class hotels with plenty of First Class perks, all for less than you’d think.

Keep reading, for sample fares and cities…

You’re on vacation, sitting in your hotel room wondering what it is you should do with your time. Where should you eat? Where you should you shop? Is there something you just have to see while you’re in town? And if so, can someone show you the way? Of course, someone can. The Concierge. The Concierge is a super hero of sorts, possessing keen insight into both the surrounding area and into the guests’ needs. The Concierge will help you get the most out of your vacation.

Ahhh. If only there were concierges everywhere we went…

Well, thanks to Air New Zealand, there are now concierges in the sky. The carrier is bringing a touch of the luxury hotel to their Auckland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Hong Kong Routes. Their Concierge in the Sky service aims to provide passengers with the added attention that so many of us crave from airlines.

Keep reading for more details on this latest perk from Air New Zealand…

In a relatively short time, we have seen all-business class carriers Maxjet and eos fly off into the sunset if you will. This has raised questions about UK-based all-business class carrier Silverjet’s chances for survival. In an market where fuel costs are beating down even the largest most established carriers, can a niche provider such as Silverjet really succeed?

Even before the demise of Maxjet and eos, Silverjet was feeling heat from larger providers like British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The economic downturn in the States and its perceived effect on business class travel has also led insiders to question Sliverjet’s chances for survival, as the airline only serves London, New York, and Dubai…

Delta Airlines’ Business Elite airfare sale is still going. You can enjoy all of the luxury, space, and comfort of business class while jetting off to destinations throughout Europe.

The key to this airfare sale is advance purchase. The biggest savings on business class airline tickets are reserved for those who buy 50 days in advance. If you wait until 30 day out, you can end up spending over $1000 more each way.

Keep reading for sample Business Elite airfares from Delta Air Lines…

The latest British Airways business class airfare sale offers deals to London from departure cities throughout the US. The reduced rates are good for One World class travel from June 1st to August 31st.

Keep reading for sample One World business class airfares available on British Airways…

This weekend, Joe Brancatelli of Joe Sent Me reported that eos had filed for bankruptcy and was set to take its last flight. The demise of eos, a NY-based all-business class carrier, comes on the heels of the December shut-down of MaxJet, another American all-business class airline.

So, what does this mean for all-business class carriers? UK-based Silverjet is still active, French-based L’Avion still provides “low-fare” all-business class service to Paris, and British Airways is set to launch Open Skies, it’s “premium” transatlantic airline. However, we have already seen that pressure from airlines like BA and Virgin Atlantic has raised questions about Silverjet’s ability to compete, and as the US economy struggles and fuel prices continue to rise, there is a question as to whether business class travel will be one of the first things to go for Americans heading overseas…

These days, you can pretty much pick up frequent flier miles for eating, shopping, and just about anything else if you have the right credit card. You can still also earn bonus miles through a range of vacation packages.

Continental Airlines is currently is offering bonus miles to their OnePass members for their cruise vacation packages. The carrier offers deals on a number of cruise lines including Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival.

Keep reading for a breakdown of OnePass miles available through Continental Airlines cruise vacation packages…

The folks over at Wired are highlighting could be the greatest gadget to hit economy class in a long time: The Cozy Suite.

Delta Air Lines already has plans to install the Cozy Suite in Economy Class of its Boeing 767s and 777s by 2010, which will extend passenger leg-room by two inches, without forcing alterations to a standard economy cabin.

How does this new luxury seating gadget work? Keep reading to see how Wired breaks it down…

Sure, first class airline tickets can easily run you a few thousand dollars, but that’s nothing compared to what you can pay for first class champagne. At least if that champagne is one of the limited 12-bottle box sets of Perrier-Jouet champagne that will be available for 50,000 Euros ($79,919.59 USD).

No, the champagne doesn’t give you the power of flight, nor does it allow you to see into the future or anything like that. However, it does come with some considerable perks beyond just that of a fine champagne.

If you’re one of the 100 people lucky enough to buy one of the 12-bottle sets, you can turn your purchase into a full luxury vacation. Keep reading for the details…

We see Y-Up (actually H-Up on Delta Airlines) airfares from Baltimore to Cleveland on a fairly consistent basis. The majority of flights along this route don’t even offer first class seating, but if you want to kick back on your way to Cleveland in style, you can fly first class on Delta Air Lines from Baltimore for $372+.

Keep reading for booking details…

Sometimes in order to find true luxury and relaxation, you have to let the trappings of the modern world go. When you take a vacation, take a vacation. Don’t get stuck checking your email or spending hours on your cell phone.

Yes, it can be a difficult task, but there are luxury resorts, spas, and secluded escapes that will help you disconnect for a while. You’ll find all of the comfort and amenities you need, but you won’t find an internet hook-up or cell phone service.

Keep reading for a sample of Forbes’ World’s Ultimate Unplugged Vacations…

It looks as though American Airlines is reaching out to its Elite Rewards members after all of the cancellations and PR problems of last week.

Please read “Something Extra For AAdvantage Gold Members” for more on the current rewards opportunities American Airlines is offering.

The Las Vegas Strip summer hotel deals keep coming. The Bellagio is offering reduced rates to luxury travelers who want to test their luck at the tables, catch a show, or just watch the dancing fountains.

From May 21st to September 4th, you can enjoy the comfort of one of Bellagio’s Salone Suites for as low as $299/night. Reduced rates are good for Sundays - Thursdays, but they are subject to availability.

Keep reading for a look at the luxury and amenities Bellagio’s Salone Suites have to offer…

The majority of the Delta Air Lines/Northwest Airlines merger talk has focused on how it will affect airline ticket prices, capacity control, and other potential mergers. However, there is concern among longstanding Northwest Airlines WorldPerks members regarding their frequent flier miles and any other benefits they may have picked up along the way.

Chris Elliott was kind enough to post correspondence from Northwest Airlines to its WorldPerks members on his site. In case you missed it, keep reading to see what Northwest and WorldPerks had to say about the future of your frequent flier miles…

These days, it’s all about the little things in first class. As airlines compete to woo business and leisure travelers, they’re adding more than just room to their first class and business class cabins. Entertainment is the name of the game, and most of the major airlines are providing first class and business class travelers with a range of in-seat entertainment options.

So, which airline offers the best first class cabin for the movie buffs out there? I thought we’d start by focusing on two major international carriers, American Airlines and British Airways. Let’s take a look at what’s playing at a first class/business class cabin near you…

You’ did the planning, you gathered the families together, and you survived the wedding day. It’s time to relax.

Northwest Airlines WorldVacations have honeymoon prepackages that offer the lowest first class airfares on Northwest Airlines flights to destinations all over the world. Save some money, and feel the stress melt away as soon as you step on the plane.

Keep reading for a sample of luxury and romance honeymoon packages available from Northwest Airlines WorldVacations…