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Infographic Alert: Onwards and Upwards, American Airlines

November 27, 2012 at 12:33 PM | by | Comments (0)

Even though 2012 isn't quite over, we might all agree that it hasn't exactly been a banner year for American Airlines, with the bankruptcy and those seats that didn't like to stay bolted in. Come the calendar turn to 2013, they are ready to make sure everyone knows the last year is behind them and they've got an infographic to prove it.

From new and refurbished planes to improved cabin experience and in-flight WiFi, this infographic has a lot to say and it actually does its job of making us excited to try out all the new bells and whistles in the coming years.

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Infographic Alert: United's 787 Dreamliner Versus 'Other Aircraft'

August 27, 2012 at 12:40 PM | by | Comment (1)

It feels like we've been talking about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the beginning of time. It has been a whopping eight years since the first order for the new airplane came in, when, in 2004, Japan-based ANA signed up for fifty.

Though there were only 3 787s placed in the hands of airlines in 2011, this year should see some 15 delivered, including the first one to a US carrier—United.

Even though they're not quite sure when that first plane will land in their laps, United is psyching itself up anyway. They're not doing a flashmob and there's no viral ad campaign for it quite yet, but they have done the next best thing: made an infographic.

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Infographic Alert: Air New Zealand's 30 Years Between LA and London

August 21, 2012 at 2:49 PM | by | Comment (1)

When you think of flying between LA and London, what airlines come to mind? Surely all the major US carriers, plus British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, right? Right. Well, except there's a lurking surprise: the LAX-LHR route on Air New Zealand.

This week, Air NZ not only celebrates a whopping 30 years on this route, but they're doing it with a fare sale and a slick infographic. First, let's discuss that fare sale...

Book the roundtrip before August 27 and score Economy fares from $830, Premium Economy from $1,406 and Business Premier from $3,030. That's including all taxes and fees. Or just enter to win it (plus a slew of other goodies) with the giant contest on the airline's Facebook page.

And now, the full infographic in all its infrographic-y glory:

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Flying Far? Heathrow Airport Recommends You Do a Little 'Strategic Napping'

July 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM | by | Comments (0)

Earlier this week, London-Heathrow Airport let us in on a few secrets of what'll be going down within their terminals during the upcoming Olympics. We're talking javelins and firearms in checked baggage and 1,000 local volunteers just to show people to right way off their planes.

Today, Heathrow has some direct advice for all of you about to board a long-haul flight, whether it's over to them for the Games, or elsewhere, for vacation or work. Taking health hints from the Olympics, Heathrow devised a plan for beating jet lag as well as generally staying healthy during longer periods of travel.

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Infographic Alert: Heathrow Airport's Big Olympic Baggage

July 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM | by | Comments (0)

This is the home stretch, you guys. There's just a week and a half left before the London 2012 Olympics kick off with their bombastic Opening Ceremony, and the athletes, their families, volunteers and press all began streaming into the UK yesterday.

According to London-Heathrow Airport, the main gateway for those arriving, the stream has only just begun: "The busiest day for arriving athletes is expected to be 24 July when 1,262 athletes and 3,008 Games Family arrivals are predicted."

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Infographic Alert: Hipmunk's Chipmunk Crunches Thanksgiving Travel Numbers

November 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM | by | Comments (0)

Now that we've already warned that Thanksgiving weekend flight prices are rising and the TV news channels are freaking out over it, it's time for the airfare search engines themselves to have a say.

Hipmunk is up to their old tricks of putting together brilliant infographics, and if you know us at all, you know that one of the things we love almost as much as time-lapse videos are colorful infographics. The chipmunk dressed as a pilgrim is just a bonus.

The graphic above is only a small sample of the numbers crunched; you can view the entire masterpiece right here.

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Awesome Infographic Alert: The 'Definitive Guide to Pet Travel'

June 6, 2011 at 5:23 PM | by | Comments (0)

Please excuse our recent Hipmunk obsession, but when there's a cute little critter that specializes in some of the awesomest things—namely booking flights and hotels—and they throw in infographics, then we're addicted.

The newest Hipmunk fun regards a travel sector we don't hear enough about: pet travel. Shaun Sanders of Hipmunk lends his skillz to the full report, which you can view here. Amongst other facts, we learned that 14-18% of US adults have traveled with a pet in the last 3 years, with nearly 500,000 pets flying the skies each year.

· View the infographics here and here.

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