There is only a little time left to take advantage of the V Australia Business Class Sale. If you act fast, you can still find business class specials to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from a range U.S departure cities. If you’re flying from Los Angeles, you can find deals to several other destinations, as well.

The business class sale ends today (Feb. 8, 2010), but is good for travel through March 31, 2010.

Visit V Australia for more details, and to get a look at their business class accommodations.

For info on the latest economy airfare deals to Australia, check out our Travel Deals Blog.

I often wonder what I would do if I were a billionaire who ran a few companies, owned an island, and was working on getting a spaceship to fly commercially. I tend to think my next move would involve the purchase of a one-of-a-kind “underwater plane.”

Well, it looks like Richard Branson and I are on the same page:

“Virgin Limited Edition, the luxury division of the Virgin Hotels Group, announced that the billionaire entrepreneur is purchasing a first-of-its-kind underwater airplane.”(from abcNews)

Yes, the craft travels underwater, but it is said to use “the same principles of flight through air for underwater navigation, making it capable of ‘undersea flight.’”

Check out abcNews.com for more details.

Emirates’ latest spotlight deals are coming to an end, but you still have a few hours to save $100 on a r/t economy flight to Dubai.

You can save from Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York (NY spotlight also allows you to save $100 on flights to Tehran).

This deal ends today, and is good for departure through March 31, 2010. Visit Emirates for more details on their Spotlight Selections and to check out their latest First Class offers.

This is for our friends in the UK.

Virgin Atlantic has launched an Upper Class airfare sale featuring deals to destinations in the U.S., the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Asia.

You can find Upper Class airfare starting at 1298 GBP for select travel dates through September of 2010. The sale ends 09 February, 2010.

With a Virgin Atlantic Upper Class ticket, you get ???dedicated check in at all airports (Upper Class Wing Private Security Channel at Heathrow), invitation to Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses, Revivals Lounge at Heathrow, priority boarding at all airports, the Upper Class Suite onboard an onboard bar, Freedom menu and award winning inflight entertainment.???

Visit Virgin Atlantic for more deals.

American Airlines still has business class deals to Caribbean and beach destinations including Montego Bay, Nassau, and Aruba. Kick back and enjoy a bit of luxury when you fly from New York, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Miami, and other U.S. departure cities.

These American Airlines business class deals are good for travel through February 28, 2010, so shake off the winter weather and head to a warmer locale.

Visit American Airlines for more details, and check our our Where-to-Fly Caribbean Flight Finder for economy airfare deals to the Caribbean.

Virgin Atlantic prides itself on providing passengers in Upper Class with a truly unique and luxurious flying experience. Everything from the onboard bar (mingling is encouraged) to the inflight entertainment is designed to provide a relaxed, social atmosphere. However, what happens when you just want to sleep?

Sure, you have room to recline and relax, but if others are buzzing around and chatting others up, how are you going to rest? That’s where the Virgin Atlantic “Snooze Zone” comes in:

“On selected overnight flights we reserve a section of the cabin just for those who want to sleep right through the flight. In the Upper Class snooze zone the lights are dimmed low, service is designed to minimise any interruptions and you will be left to sleep all night long.”

There you go, now you can party in Upper Class or just get a good night’s sleep. Learn more about the snooze zone at Virgin Atlantic.

Sure, it’s cold and gray and windy out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start thinking about the summer.

Plan your escape to Europe this summer, and plan to travel in style. United Airlines has business class airfare deals to a range of European destinations including Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, and London. Business class airfare starts as low as $1,085+ each-way on some routes.

Purchase your business class airline ticket by July 7, 2010 for Sunday – Thursday travel. Deals are good for outbound travel between July 5, 2010 and September 5, 2010. Travel must be completed by September 9, 2010.

Visit United Airlines for more details, use our Where-to-Fly Europe Flight Finder for cheap economy flights to Europe from your hometown, and check out our Deals Blog for the latest economy airfare sales.

Been looking to head to the other side of the world? Start planning your trip.

The Qantas “G’Day USA” airfare sale offers Premium Economy and Economy deals to Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane from LA, San Francisco, and New York.

Premium Economy will provide you with more room and a bit of added luxury without approaching business class prices.

This airfare sale ends Feb. 1. Check out our Deals Blog for more details.

Emirates is offering it’s brand of business class luxury to India for less. Enjoy lie-flat beds with multi-zone massage options, a complementary selection of fine wines, gourmet meals, and more.

You can find Emirates business class deals to India from Los Angeles and San Francisco for as low as $3,785+. The best deals are available with 30-day advance purchase. Visit Emirates for more details.

If business class airfares to India are too steep, visit out Deals Blog for the latest economy airfare specials.

No news on whether Plant, Page, Jones, and Bonzo’s son will reunite again to play another one-off show, but they’re not the only Zeppelin in town. In fact, the world’s largest airship, Eureka, is back by popular demand:

“Airship Ventures returns to southern California January 7th with extended stays each and every month thereafter through June 2010!” (from PR Newswire)

For luxury travelers, a zeppelin ride on Eureka offers more than just a nostalgic look back at a simpler time. There are sunset flights, Hollywood studio tours, a 180-degree rear observation window, a “love seat,” and more.

Check out the latest press release from Airship Ventures for more details.

Emirates’ latest Spotlight Special offers $150 off on select roundtrip economy flights from New York to a range of destinations including Cape Town, Cairo, and Abidjan.

Along with the $150 savings, Emirates’ Skywards members can also pick up 20% bonus Skywards Miles for booking online.

This Emirates Spotlight Special is good for travel between January 11, 2010 and March 31, 2010, but you have to book your flight by 11:59 PM PDT tomorrow (December 29, 2009). Visit Emirates for more details.

Happy Holidays from all of us at FareCompare to you and your family.

Safe Travels!

Finnair has introduced their new Airbus A330 on their New York – Helsinki route, and with the new plane, comes new full-flat business class seats:

“The design of these seats offers passengers more privacy and personal space. The seats have been arranged so that nearly 90% of passengers have direct access to an aisle, and there is more storage space for hand luggage and clothing,” explained Markku Remes, Finnair’s Customer Experience Development Manager, in the carrier’s press release.

The full-flat seat brings a level of comfort that not all business classes share. In the near-future, we’ll break down business class offerings on a range of carriers, and pinpoint the ones that let you lie down and stretch out a bit.

Want to fly across the country in comfort? Delta Air Lines BusinessElite airfare deals between New York and Los Angeles/San Francisco might be exactly what you need.

With a 7-day advance purchase, you can find business class airfare from New York to LAX and SFO for as low as $499+ each-way. These deals are good for purchase and travel through February 1, 2010.

Visit Delta Air Lines for more details, and check out our Travel Deals blog for the latest economy specials.

The waiting may finally be over. After all of the setbacks and delays, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is finally ready to make its maiden voyage.

You can watch the First Flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner tomorrow (Dec. 15, 2009) on a live webcast. Visit Boeing for more details.

Check out our Travel Deals Blog for the latest news on cheap flights.

Our Travel Deals Blog features a guest post today from @smartwomentrav. It covers the joy and adventure of an end-of-year mileage run, and shows how you can use it to take care of all your holiday shopping needs.

If you’ve ever come down to the wire on gaining your elite status or if you’ve ever felt the stress of finding the perfect gift, check out A New Look at Holiday Shopping.

There are just a few days left of the Delta Air Lines South America business class airfare sale. You have until Dec. 7, 2009 to take advantage of BusinessElite deals from Atlanta and New York to Lima and Bogota.

Business class airfares range from $1019+ to $1469+ each-way, and are good for departure between January 15 and April 30, 2010. You have to complete your travel by June 15, 2010.

Visit Delta Air Lines for more details, and find cheap economy flights to South America from your hometown with our When-to-Fly South America tool.

The latest “Spotlight Selections” from Emirates feature $150 off on roundtrip economy tickets to a range of destinations in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Find deals on flights to Hong Kong, Beijing, Auckland, Melbourne, and more.

Along with airfare deals in economy class, Emirates is offering hotel specials for first class and business class travelers. First Class travelers receive two complimentary nights and business class travelers receive a complimentary one-night “hotel stay at a wide variety of Starwood hotels…Your complimentary nights can be used either in Dubai or at your final destination.”

Visit Emirates for more details on their first class, business class, and economy deals.

So, they’re not quite the Academy Awards (no best & worst dressed lists, at least), but at least Zagat likes to spread the wealth. With their many categories, multiple airlines were able to walk away with a metaphorical trophy.

Here’s a look at some of the big winners:

Virgin America: Top-Rated Midsize Domestic Airline – Premium Seating, Top-Rated Midsize Domestic Airline – Economy Seating, Top Website
JetBlue: Top-Rated Large Domestic Airline – Economy Seating, Best In-Flight Entertainment – Domestic
Southwest Airlines: Best Value – Domestic, Best Luggage Policy -Domestic, Best Consumer On-Time Estimates – Domestic
Continental Airlines: Top-Rated Large Domestic Airline – Premium Seating, Best Value -International

Check out all the 2009 Zagat Airline Survey winners.

In need of a little pampering? Virgin Atlantic is here to help. The Virgin Atlantic London Gatwick Clubhouse has been undergoing some serious refurbishment, and now it is ready for the public. The new Clubhouse goes well beyond your standard frequent flyer lounge. Here are a few of the features:

The haven of the Cowshed spa and rock garden (for Upper Class Passengers)
Business Area and Entertainment Lounge featuring Wii stations
Family Lounge with magnetic shapes and playground
Restaurant and bar with lipstick elements of Virgin red

The new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Gatwick is designed to create “a fresh, welcoming feel for Upper Class and Gold Card passengers and is a great place to relax on a lazy morning before a flight.”

Sounds like a pretty good place to spend a lazy morning whether you have a flight or not.

Emirates Airlines is still running their “Dream Offer” for first class and business class travelers:

“First Class customers can enjoy a complimentary two-night hotel stay and Business Class customers a one-night hotel stay either in Dubai or at your final destination.”

Accommodations are provided by Starwood Hotels. This special is good through December 24, 2009, but it is based on availability. Visit Emirates Airlines for more details.

Now that Continental Airlines is part of the Star Alliance, OnePass Elite members have access to more lounges, perks in more cities, and perhaps most importantly, a new connection with United Airlines.

By the middle of 2010, the two major carriers hope to implement “reciprocal Elite access to upgrades and priority seating on both airlines…” This means that “OnePass Elite members will have access to unlimited domestic upgrades as well as priority seating in United’s Economy Plus cabin on purchased tickets when space is available.” Visit Continental Airlines for more details.

The response to United’s new “free unlimited domestic upgrades” hasn’t been entirely positive. There are those that say it will actually make it more difficult (or almost impossible in some cases) to actually get an upgrade. However, as a new perk, does it make things more appealing for Continental Airlines OnePass Elite members? Let us know where you stand.

Hawaiian Airlines is offering a new deal for you if you register as a HawaiianMiles member. If you’ve been thinking about a trip to Hawaii, they’ll sweeten the pot a little bit with their $25 E-Certificate for 2. This means that if you register, and then book flights to Hawaii for you and a friend, $50 will automatically be deducted from your total airfare.

The promo from Hawaiian Airlines is good for Roundtrip travel between the Mainland and Hawaii. Book your airline tickets by December 7, 2009 for travel between January 5, 2010-March 11, 2010. Visit Hawaiian Airlines for more details, and check out cheap flights to Hawaii from your hometown with our Deal Finder.

The Virgin Atlantic Upper Class airfare sale rolls on. You can still enjoy Virgin style first class luxury for less to London from a range of U.S. cities including New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

Upper Class airfare starts as low as $1,409+ each-way. These deals are good for purchase through December 26, and are good for travel Nov 22, 2009 – Nov 28, 2009 and Dec 21, 2009 – Jan 02, 2010.

Visit Virgin Atlantic for more details, and search for more first class and economy airfare deals to London with FareCompare.com.

Over the past year, Las Vegas hotels and casinos have done their best to lure travelers to Sin City in a rough economy. We’ve seen large room discounts, promos involving free show tickets, and much more. While everybody loves a deal, perhaps the best way to get people back to the Strip is to give them something new.

That’s what the people behind Aria Resort & Casino are hoping. The running countdown on their site shows that we’re just a little over 37 days away from “A fusion of energy, inspiration, and vision…” This “fusion” includes:

• 4,004 guest rooms, including 568 suites
• 150,000 square feet of gaming
• 300,000 square feet of meeting and pre-function space
• Three primary pools with 50 cabanas, one European-style pool
• 16 restaurants and 10 bars and lounges, including a nightclub
• 80,000-square-foot, two-level spa and salon with 62 individual spa treatment rooms; 55 salon stations

New casinos tend to be a draw once you’re in town, regardless of where you’re staying. However, are new luxury accommodations enough to get you to plan a trip to Las Vegas? Let us know, and if the answer is yes, search for cheap flights to Las Vegas.