The excitement is in the air. Santa is on his way, and if you want to know exactly where he is, let DFW International Airport help you out.

The DFW Santa Tracker 2008 lets you follow Santa and the reindeer all day and night. While you’re following Santa’s sleigh, you can play holiday games, link to other holiday sites, and get a “sleigh’s eye view” with the “Santa Cam.”

Keep an eye on the sky (or the computer) this Christmas Eve, and have a safe and happy holiday!

2008 is rapidly coming to a close, but you can still find business class and first class airfare deals for the remainder of the year, and you can start planning that luxury vacation for 2009.

You have to act fast to take advantage of many of the deals out there, so here’s a quick reference for a few of the best business class and first class airfare sales that are still going strong:

• United Airlines Business Class to Asia (travel through January 2, 2009; no adv purchase)
• Lufthansa Business Class Holiday Airfare Sale (ends December 26, 2008)
• Korean Air Prestige Class: LA to Tokyo (travel through August 31, 2009)
• United Sydney and Melbourne Business Class Special (50 day advance purchase)

Visit our travel deals blog for the best coach and economy airfare specials.

Nothing quite says Las Vegas like a magic spectacle featuring a TV star and a touch of Cirque du Soleil. Well, that’s exactly what the Luxor has to offer. Criss Angel of “Mindfreak” fame has found a home at the hotel/casino, and he can be seen conjuring illusions on a regular basis.

For a limited time, you can stay at the Luxor and pay as little as $55 for the show. However, if a “dramatic production (that) is not for the faint of heart” isn’t your thing, you can opt out of the show and take advantage of the Luxor’s lowest rates. Find rooms on select dates for as low as $50/night.

Visit Luxor Offers for more details.

The holidays are here, but if you haven’t planned a getaway yet, you still have time. In fact, you can head to the other side of the world, and you can get there in comfort and style.

United Airlines’ Asia holiday business class airfare sale offers deals to Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and more from departure cities throughout the U.S. Deals are good for travel between Dec. 23, 2008 and January 2, 2009. No advance purchase is necessary.

This is a business class airfare sale, so it’s not for everyone. The cheapest flights are running over $1800+ one-way. The price of a business class airline ticket on United Airlines gets you personalized entertainment, Charlie Trotter-designed menu options, an amenity kit, premium wines and liquors, and much more.

Visit United Airlines Holiday for more details, and search FareCompare for the lowest filed airfares to Asia from your hometown.

Fly with United Airlines, and you won’t have to pay top dollar for extra legroom. At least you won’t if you purchase your airline ticket by December 18, 2008.

Time is running out, but if you act fast, you can save up to 30% on economy plus seats from United. This “one-time option” allows you to upgrade to more legroom for as low as $9 each-way on select flights.

Keep reading for sample economy plus deals…

The clock is running on the latest special from Air Canada, but you still have time to save 10% on executive class airline tickets to a range of Canadian destinations from Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco. Book by “December 17, 2008 at midnight from the city of departure,” and use the promo code WJXE6T21. This deal is good for travel between April 1 to June 30, 2009.

Air Canada executive class offers added room, comfort, personal entertainment, wine selection, gourmet meals, and more. However, if the added comfort isn’t your top priority, you’ll also find deals in Air Canada’s Tango Plus and Latitude classes.

Visit Air Canada Speical Offers for more details.

If you want to uncork the first bottle of champagne of 2009 a few hours ahead of schedule, or if you want to explore the splendor of Europe in winter, and you want to get there in comfort and style, now is the time to book your flight.

The Lufthansa holiday business class special is down to its last two weeks. Purchase your airline ticket by December 26, 2008 and depart by January 2, 2009 to save on flights to Paris, London, Frankfurt, Milan, and Brussels. You’ll find business class airfare as low as $750+ each-way. Visit Lufthansa Specials for more details.

For some, there may be no better place to ring in the New Year than Las Vegas. Fireworks light up the Strip, celebrities kick off parties at the countless clubs around town, restaurants go all out with theme nights, and everything that makes Vegas, Vegas, gets turned up a notch.

You can be a part of the festivities with the all-inclusive New Year’s Eve package from the Luxor. Along with your room, you’ll receive dinner at Pinnacle, party favors, live entertainment, a view of the fireworks, and much more.

Visit Luxor Offers for more details, and get ready for 2009.

Korean Air has introduced a new Prestige Class airfare for their Los Angeles to Tokyo route. You can now relax (or do business) in Prestige for $4,710+ R/T during the week or $5,910+ R/T on the weekend. These new airfares will be good for travel through August 31, 2009.

Along with a selection of fine wines, champagne, specialty meals, and other foodie delights, Prestige Class offers a “Lie-flat Seat” with personal entertainment options as well as added room and privacy:

• Privacy screen between seats.
• 170 degree recline - 193cm long
• Shell-flat-type seats providing more privacy-
• Movable slide arm rest (26in)
• Individual reading light that can be personally adjusted

Visit Korean Air and go to their promotions page for more details on Los Angeles to Tokyo airfare.

Business class and first class specials from United Airlines are still out there, but time is running out. A 10-day advance purchase is required for travel by January 2, 2009, so you have to book soon.

You’ll find business class and first class airfare deals to/from a range of U.S. cities including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Keep reading for sample airfares…

Virgin America has announced that they’ll kick-off non-stop service between Boston and Los Angeles and Boston and San Francisco on February 12, 2009.

To ring in these new routes, Virgin America is offering deals in classes. A flight in first class starts at $999+ one-way, and airfare in Main Cabin select can be found for as low as $570+ each-way.

You can book your flight to Boston now, and you can learn more about main cabin deals on these new Virgin America routes on our Travel Deals blog.

Some say it is better to give than to receive. Others think that’s just the polite thing to say. However, with frequent flier programs, you can do both this holiday season.

Carriers like American Airlines and US Airways give you the chance to purchase frequent flier miles for loved ones, and on top of that, you’ll receive a percentage of the total miles purchased. Buy a gift, get a gift. Not a bad day of shopping.

Of course, there are restrictions, so check out Wish List: Airline Tickets, Gift Cards, and Miles for more details and more airfare-related gifts.

Deals from Las Vegas hotels keep coming. The latest offer is from the Luxor, and not only does it feature low nightly rates, it also offers a complimentary night (when you pay for two nights).

If the cold weather has you down, or you’re just itching to hit the tables, escape to Vegas this winter. You have to book your rooms by December 18, 2008 and complete your stay by January 31, 2009. Visit Luxor Las Vegas for more details, and if you make your reservation by phone be sure to mention the promotional code PDSTAY4.

With the recession at home and the current global economic situation, many travelers are shying away from taking to the skies for a winter vacation. What if instead of holding off on air travel, though, you go a totally different way and book a luxury business class flight overseas?

It might sound crazy, but we’re actually seeing some great international business class bargains. It seems the airlines have finally noticed that business and leisure travelers are staying away from the front of the plane, and the carriers want those seats filled.

FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney took an in depth look at the new wave of transcontinental business class bargains on ABCNews.com and on his blog this week. Check out ABCNews.com Column: Recession Bargain - Business Class for all of the details and a look at ways to save on luxury.

American Airlines has gone back-to-back-to-back. For the third straight year, Global Traveler Magazine has named the Ft. Worth-based carrier “Best Airline for Domestic First Class.”

As we’ve seen perks disappear for business and leisure travelers sitting at the front of the plane, American Airlines has vowed to offer a travel experience that separates them from the rest:

“We know that each day, we have to compete for and win the loyalty of our business travelers. We strive to differentiate ourselves from competitors by investing in products, service and network enhancements that make the travel experience convenient, reliable and productive…” (Kurt Stache, Vice President and General Sales Manager at American Airlines - from MarketWatch)

It’s clear that Global Traveler readers are fans of American, but what do you think? Does American’s first class service deserve the win again?

United Airlines is rewarding those who like to plan ahead. With a 50-day advance purchase, you can find deals on business class flights to Sydney and Melbourne from cities across the U.S. United’s business class specials to Australia are good for travel on Mondays through Thursdays.

Now, these deals aren’t for everybody. Even with the advance purchase, you’re still looking at airfare between $4,000+ and $6,000+ each-way. On a flight to the other side of the world, business class perks and comfort are well worth the cost to some. Those travelers can visit United Airlines Business Class Special for more details.