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Richard Branson Does a Strip 'Teese' at McCarran

June 16, 2010 at 11:51 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

As our brother site, Jaunted, knows very well, whenever Richard Branson does something, he does it big. So it's no surprise that to celebrate 10 Years of Virgin Atlantic service to and from London and Vegas, Branson grabbed Dita Von Teese and stood on the wing of a VA plane at McCarran airport yesterday.*

But this wasn't any old plane. VA marked their 10th anniversary by unveiling a one-off Las Vegas-inspired flying lady on its aircraft, and yes, that lady looks remarkably similar to Ms. Von Teese.

VA started flying to Vegas in June 2000 and remember, there will be even more Brits on the Strip next when VA begins direct flights from Manchester Airport to Vegas. So we will expect more hen and stag parties but can Posh organize a WAG convention here too? Thxvmuch!

*We also hear that Branson did a stunt at the Bellagio fountains this morning, fake-dropping a Fox anchor into the water and almost providing early morning viewers with an upskirt shot. Cheeky monkey!

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Bonne Chance! The French Have Arrived!

May 28, 2010 at 4:37 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Will Paris Las Vegas be populated by actual French people?

Remember when British Airways announced direct flights from London to Las Vegas? Well, we predicted that it would bring lots of sexy British accents, some unfortunate British dance moves and drunken stag and hen parties. And we were right, for the most part anyways.

So we have to make some more predictions now that XL Airways has kicked off its own direct flights to Vegas from Paris. The flights are just a limited time thing for the summer, running nonstop flights Thursdays and Sundays until September 23. But what will the Frenchies do in Vegas?

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Virgin Atlantic Continues the British Invasion By Launching Flights From Manchester

April 8, 2010 at 12:07 PM | by juliab | 7 Comments

We heart Manchester and Mancunians, so this is very good news

The British invasion continues apace. Four months after British Airways launched its first direct London-Vegas flights, Virgin Atlantic has announced it’s going one up on them by adding a Manchester-Vegas route. Can we put it down to Matt Goss* storming the Strip?

There’s a while to wait – flights begin April 3 next year – and it’s only going to be twice a week (Thursday and Sunday) as opposed to the daily one from Gatwick, but at least that’ll give us some time to prepare for them. Also, means they think Vegas will still be banging next year, which is always good to hear.

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A Few Vegas Deals in Southwest's (Not Great) Latest Sale

March 23, 2010 at 2:37 PM | by juliab | 1 Comment

Live out somewhere in the sticks? You may be in luck with a ticket to Vegas. Southwest announced a three day sale this morning, offering cut price fares on loads of its routes.

Sadly, none of the obvious ones to Vegas are included, and the prices aren’t as good as they have been (we could have done with some bargains to LA like the $25 we flew for in January), but if you happen to live on any of their chosen routes, you could nab a deal.

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In California or Arizona? Southwest's New Sale Gets You To Vegas From $100

January 19, 2010 at 2:40 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Hey Californians and Arizonans – want an excuse to come to Vegas? Would a $100 round trip, including baggage, work for you? Thought so.

Southwest has just launched a sale this morning with one way fares for $49 if you’re flying from Burbank, LAX, Ontario, Orange County, Tahoe, Phoenix, San Diego or Tucson.

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In San Francisco? Fly to Vegas for Under $100

December 17, 2009 at 4:36 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments


Two happy kids enjoy a Virgin America flight from SFO to LAS

Calling all San Franciscoers: if you want to come out to Vegas in the new year, Virgin America has some pretty sweet prices at the moment.

The current Fares to Fly By promo has seats from $39 (plus tax) each way, meaning a return journey costs a total of $99.20. You’ll need to book by 21st December and travel between 4 January - 10 February, or 5-23 May.

Looking through the website, we found a fair bit of availability on the first set of dates, in January and February, and a little less in May. Outside of those dates, the cheapest is $49 each way, but those were a lot harder to pin down. So if we were you, we’d come on over as a New Year treat.

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Four Days Into the BA Flights, and They're Too Expensive For Us

October 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments

A whole week since the British Airways launch party for its London-Vegas flights, and four days since the flights themselves started. And what has happened?

Well, according to BA’s CEO Willie Walsh (that’s him checking in at Heathrow T5 with Mayor Goodman and his showgirls), London-Vegas is BA’s best-performing new route "by far", with the inaugural flight on Sunday full.

So far, so good. Unfortunately, the inaugural was also 90 minutes late, due to a brake fluid leak, meaning that they missed being greeted by Holly Madison, who had to go and perform in Peepshow.

The next day, Willie Walsh was given the keys to the city, Mayor Goodman threw a special lunch for British press at the Bellagio, and the Brits were let loose on the Strip to start tweeting about $12 diet cokes at the Wynn and the Grand Canyon making them feel "uncomfortable" (no, we have no idea what she means about that either, unless it's an undiagnosed fear of heights coming through).

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Less US Airways Flights Planned for McCarran

October 28, 2009 at 5:05 PM | by juliana | 1 Comment

While there's been the recent arrival of British Airway into Las Vegas and a sweet $25 fare sale from Southwest for flights from Los Angeles, it's not all rosy at McCarran Airport..

US Airways announced that it would essentially halve its flights into and out of Sin City, even from the all-important Southern California market. The Las Vegas Sun reports:

By the end of December, the airline will end nonstop round trips between Las Vegas and Detroit; Minneapolis; Seattle; Sacramento and San Jose, Calif.; and the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Toronto.

At the end of January, flights between Las Vegas and San Diego will be cut.

And, at the end of February, service will end between Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Fla.; Orange County, Calif.; and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Ugh, even worse, US Airways will also cut about 880 Las Vegas jobs too. Previously this year, they closed the US Airways lounge at McCarran which also saw 600 jobs vanish into thin air.

Well, fine then. We didn't want to pay your stinking $7 fee for pillows anyways. We'll happily fly Southwest, Virgin America, American or even Continental instead.

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Flying to Vegas from LA Will Only Cost $25, Thanks to New Southwest Sale

October 27, 2009 at 7:49 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

If you live in the Los Angeles area, you're in luck as Southwest has just launched a sweet new sale with flights to Vegas starting at only $25. Our brother site, Jaunted had the news on the cheap fares this morning.

The sale starts today and ends at 11:59PST on October 29th and is good for travel between Dec. 2, 2009 and Dec. 16, 2009, or travel between Jan. 5, 2010, and Feb. 10, 2010. The prices are easy to remember as everything is increments of 25. Flights up to 375 miles start at $25 one-way. Between 375 and 549 miles, fares are $50 one-way. Between 550 and 999 miles, fares are $75 one-way. Flights longer than a 1,000 miles will be the more expensive of the group, starting at about $100 per ticket.

Indeed, the popular route of Los Angeles to Las Vegas was available mid-week for $25. And with hotel rooms already low during the week, especially in December, this might be the best time to see Sin City for less.

Here's what else is on in Vegas:
· Echelon won't come alive for a while [KTNV]
· Hometown Hero Agassi admits to meth use during tennis career [People Mag]
· Sing My Angel, Sing! Phantom tickets are 40 percent off [Travelzoo]
· More proof the 90s are back: Ice Cube at the House of Blues [AccessVegas]

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A Glimpse Into the Very Near Vegas Future: Brits On The Strip

Where: London, UK [map]
October 23, 2009 at 12:18 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Three signs of a good night: you wake up clutching a poker chip in one hand, Elvis Presley’s email address in the other, and your camera seems to have magicked up pictures of you with vodka luges and feather boas that you definitely don’t recall going anywhere near. This was our morning after the BA London-Vegas route launch party at Studio Valbonne in London last night.

Mayor Goodman was guest of honor along with his wife, Carolyn, his showgirls (six of them) and his Elvis impersonator. Two Cirque du Soleil folk were doing acrobatics around the room, Rain DJ Paul Oakenfold was on the decks, and everyone was in the party spirit – including the waitress who was so sozzled that she fell over as she was taking a picture of us with Elvis.

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Mayor Goodman and His Girls Have Landed In London; Mel B Confirmed for the Party

Where: London, UK [map]
October 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM | by juliab | 0 Comments

The mayor has landed! Oscar Goodman and his showgirls arrived in London today in preparation for tomorrow’s party celebrating British Airways' direct London-Las Vegas flights which launch on Sunday. Good thing they put them in business class, what with those head-dresses.

And here’s Mayor Goodman looking pretty perky, considering he’s straight off a red-eye (we’re guessing from LA, unless they laid on a special Vegas flight for him. Which we wouldn’t completely disbelieve). The suits are (L-R) Rossi Ralenkotter, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Mayor Goodman, and Richard Tams of British Airways. Loving that black cab – and hoping it was taking him to Buck House to meet the Queen…

In still more happy news, those nice bods at BA listened to our plea to get Mel B along to the bash – she confirmed this afternoon. That’s what we call customer service. Now if they could only abolish their ridiculous seat-booking charges, we’d love ‘em to bits. Any chance of you hearing us on that one, chaps?

Full party report, complete with Mayor Goodman, Peter Andre and the lovely Mel B, to come on Friday.

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Paul Oakenfold, Oscar Goodman and, um, Peter Andre Ready for London's BA Launch Party

Where: London, UK [map]
October 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Just nine days to go until the launch of direct British Airways from London to Vegas and we got some word about the party. It’s taking place at Studio Valbonne in the West End next Thursday, and Rain DJ Paul Oakenfold will be on the decks (the night’s doubling as a launch party for his new album Perfecto Las Vegas).

Guests of honour will be Mayor Goodman and his showgirls, Jen and Porsche, and our sources say they may well be joined by former England captain Matt Dawson, his teammates and tabloid staple Peter Andre. Not sure what any of that crowd have to do with Vegas (the rugby tournament maybe?), but until recently Peter was married to Jordan and his last business venture was MCing a male stripper show, so he should be just fine.

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