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Errant pilots were on laptops- guess they didn't hear that announcement about turning off all electrical equipment! (CNN Travel)

Tips for traveling safely during flu season - Q&A from travel experts (including CheapOair's VP Bill Miller) on what to do to stay healthy (MSNBC Travel)

Who visits America the most? Inbound tourism to the U.S. in the first half of 2009 has undergone a steep decline. See who is still visiting. (MSNBC Travel)

Travel Temper Tantrums- Think Twice!  Think pitching a fit is going to get you what you think you deserve?   (Elliott.org)

Breakfast in the Big Apple

Ever craved for an omelet for lunch and pancakes for dinner? If you answer to this question was "yes" and in case you are travelling to New York you perhaps do not have wait till the breakfast is served.

These amazing restaurants in New York understand your crave and serve you breakfast all through the day.

Permanent Brunch
Add: 95 First Avenue (Between 5^th and 6^th), New York, NY 10009

You don’t have to guess what it serves. The name says it all. The entire menu at this Lesly Bernard’s restaurant is about breakfast foods. It always feels like being at the breakfast table while you are at the Permanent Brunch. From starters like Ronnybrook yogurt with fresh fruit & honey to entrees ranging from steak and eggs to Buttermilk Pancakes, the breakfast time never ends at Permanent Brunch. To finish it off you can try the Daily Doughnut or a glass of Coffee Milkshake and Fudge Brownie.

Cafeteria
119 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

The restaurant opened up in 1997 with an idea of a place that would serve well prepared American Cuisine with a great ambience and to have it all available for guests 24 hours a day. Not only is it open 24/7, but breakfast is always served. So whether you crave for Pancakes or choose to Build Your Own Omelets, Cafeteria is the perfect choice for you. With a menu boasting of variety like Chicken Fried Steak, Cobb Salad, Mac Attack, Monterey Eggs, the options to choose from at Cafeteria are endless.

Cafe Gitane
242 Mott Street, Manhattan, New York, NY 10012

New York's Mott Street is home to Cafe Gitane, a French-Moroccan restaurant which has gained its popularity amongst the food lovers for its delicious breakfast foods and French-Moroccan classics. Visitors to the restaurant can enjoy a huge variety ranging from Baked eggs with smoked salmon, potatoes and cream to Baked feta and a mix of olives and orange slices with crusty bread until midnight every day of the week.

Yorkville Restaurant
242 E 79th Street (Between 2nd & 3rd), New York 10075

Boasting of commitment to treat people the right way and feeding them great food until they can eat no more, The Yorkville restaurant offers a sumptuous range of breakfast delicacies. The range of omelet’s from the simple cheese to the avocado, turkey breast & Swiss 3 eggs is simple amazing. If you are craving for pancakes they have more than a dozen varieties of pancakes on their menu card.

With the information about these restaurants it’s time to be a rebel and eat what you want and when you want.

Will Swine Flu Keep You at Home This Holiday Season?

The Salt Lake Tribune interviews CheapOair's Vice President Bill Miller, who says, nope! We don't see a decrease in holiday travel! Check it out!

Hawaiian Islands

Have you read our guest blog post on how to pick which Hawaiian Island is right for you? Be sure to check it out, plus watch this short video to help you make your decision!

Travel to India

Considering traveling to India? Check out this video!

And don't forget to check out the CheapOair Travel Blog for a delicious look at traveling and Indian cuisine!

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America's Favorite Cities 2009 (Travel + Leisure) - Readers ranked 30 U.S. cities on their culture, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and more. See which urban destinations fared best with visitors and residents.

Swine Flu and Travel: International Vaccine Shortage (EmpowHer) - With the spread of the swine flu, travelling internationally can be a concern. Travelers need to research on the country they are visiting and note the swine flu status. The Centers for Disease Control Web site has a traveler’s health section, so travelers can look up what vaccines they might need.

Top Tips for Buying Travel Insurance (MSNBC) - Travel insurance used to be a pretty limited product, sometimes a last-minute form of life insurance bought at the airport by nervous fliers. But over the past 10 years, the industry has evolved and diversified considerably; there are now everything from à la carte options to blanket coverage.

Did you know KLM was created in 1919, and it is the oldest airliner still operating under its original name?

Car rental trouble (CNN) - Why does a one day less car rental cost three times more?

Endangered World Monuments

The World Monuments Fund released its 2010 watch list of the most endangered pieces of architecture around the world.

CheapOair takes this initiative to introduce you to these “Endangered Monuments” and hopes to create an awareness to save them through responsible tourism.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library

The Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System is a network of public libraries serving the City of Atlanta and Fulton County, both in the U.S. state of Georgia. The Central Library, completed in 1980, was designed by Marcel Breuer in a modernist and brutalist style. The building is considered a masterpiece by architectural experts, such as Barry Bergdoll, the Chief Architectural Curator of the Museum of Modern Art, and is closely related to the Whitney Museum of Art building.

Miami Marine Stadium

Located in Virginia Key in Miami, Florida, the Miami Marine Stadium was the first purpose built stadium for powerboat racing in the United States. The stadium was host for many world class powerboat events including Unlimited Hydroplane, Inboard, Outboard, Performance Craft, Stock, Modified, Grand National divisions as well as other special event races. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew damaged the stadium, prompting city engineers to condemn the structure.

The Bridges of Merritt Parkway

The Merritt Parkway is a limited-access parkway in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The parkway is known for its scenic layout, its uniquely styled signage, and the architecturally elaborate overpasses along the route. At the time of its construction, each bridge was decorated in a unique fashion so that no two bridges on the parkway looked alike.

Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblos an ancient pueblo belonging to a Taos speaking Native American tribe of Pueblo people. Located to the north of the modern city of Taos, New Mexico the architecture is approximately 1000 years old. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, Taos Pueblo has seen increasing visitor traffic and public curiosity about its history and practices. However, the growth of the city of Taos has brought added development pressures for the architecture.

Here is our attempt to save these monuments and we strongly urge you to book cheap flights to the destination and play your role in preserving our cultural legacy.

Hawaii Vacations

Unarguably one of the world's best vacation spots- Hawaii!

Be sure to check out more of the world's best vacation spots, as presented by guest blogger NileGuide, on the CheapOair Cheap Travel Blog.

Spooky Spots for Halloween

With Halloween around the dark and creepy corner and the Vampire craze running more rampant than ever, as seen with the popularity of True Blood and Twilight, CheapOair is now offering special deals to the coveted areas and locations that coincide with the Vampire vibe. Please see some of the most spooky, scary destinations around the world, paired with scarily low deals for this Halloween season.

VAMP YOUR VACATIONS:

Louisiana

CheapOair is offering a special package to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, located in Louisiana, the home to the many vampires of the True Blood Series. Guests can enjoy an exclusive special rate of $102*per night for this four star property from CheapOair.  You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

CheapOair is offering a special package at the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, located in Vancouver, a coastal city located in British Columbia, Canada. Nothing says Happy Halloween then a beautiful city which happens to have a truly uncanny experience and a true taste of the life of Bella Swan and the Cullen vampire family. Starting at $95 *per night for this four star property, this exclusive rate can be found on CheapOair. You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

Oregon

CheapOair is offering a special package to The Nines in Oregon, the film site of the romance film, Twilight.  With Portland’s beautiful waterfalls; natural wildlife and its green, wet forests (perfectly suited for vampires) you are sure to feel just like you are on the set of the movie.  Guests can enjoy an exclusive special rate of $100*per night for this five star property on CheapOair.  You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

Montepulciano, Italy

CheapOair is offering a special package to the Park Hotel Colle Degli Angeli Spa and Resort, in Montepulciano, Italy, the site of the second sequel in the Twilight saga, New Moon.  Explore the many historic sites and landmarks that are a part of New Moon in the exquisite city of Montepulciano.  Guests can enjoy an exclusive special rate starting at $91* per night for this four star property on CheapOair.  You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

HAUNT YOUR HALLOWEEN:

Salem, MA

CheapOair is offering a special package to the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the eerie city of Salem, Massachusetts. Guests can enjoy the many attractions that Salem has to offer in addition to its wicked history and culture. Starting at rates of $159* per night for this four star property, can be found on CheapOair. You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

Roswell, NM

CheapOair is offering a special package at the Hampton Inn and Suites Roswell, in Roswell, New Mexico.  The city of Roswell, located in the Southeast corner of New Mexico, is most well known for its history of aliens and UFO’s. What better place to visit during the Halloween season? Enjoy an adventurous stay with the many outdoor activities and attractions to see in Roswell, with rates starting at $114 *per night for this four star property from CheapOair. You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

Roanoke, VA

CheapOair is offering a special package to the Residence Inn Marriott, located in Roanoke, Virginia.  Halloween can certainly be felt in the air of this city, with its countless ghost stories of the past and its many haunted houses and hayrides to visit. An exclusive special rate starting at $109 *per night for this four star property can be found on CheapOair. You can find cheap flight deals to this destination as well on CheapOair.

* All rates are subject to change based on availability and are based on travel from October 30^th to November 1st. Additional city hotel rates available spanning the U.S. Taxes and service fees not included. To book these deals, please visit www.CheapOair.com or call 866-636-9088.

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China names first jumbo jet 'C919', to take off in 8 years-

China has named its first home-made jumbo jet COMAC -C919, which will take off in around eight years, 'C' represents China as well as COMAC, the abbreviation for Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China. The 9 in the name implies "forever" in Chinese culture, while 19 means the first jumbo jet produced by China will have 190 seats. It will be the largest commercial airliner ever designed and built in China.

Its first flight is expected to take place in 2014, with deliveries scheduled for 2016. The C919 forms part of China's long-term goal to break Boeing and Airbus's duopoly, and will compete against the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.

Lufthansa to offer in-flight Web, phone service

Lufthansa has announced plans for new on board WiFi and phone services. Starting on routes between the U.S. and Europe in the next few months, the services are expected to be fully implemented by mid-2010.The German carrier's goal is to leapfrog rivals by allowing passengers on international flights not only to make calls and send emails from 40,000 feet, but also to surf the Web and download videos at faster speeds than currently possible. Lufthansa hopes to gain an advantage in the increasingly competitive inflight-communications field by becoming the first carrier to offer high-speed connections optimized for the full range of handheld and Wi-Fi devices.

The airline expects the cost of the service to be 'in the same dimension' as in the past, the airline's previous go at in-flight WiFi set passengers back $10 per hour or $27 for the entire duration of the flight.

Why 2010 will be the year of the travel deal (CNN) Some industry analysts expect travel providers to maintain attractive promotions. Signing up for airlines' social media sites may yield special fares. Award mileage operators are adding new and different redemption option. Click to find out more.

Flying with an ear infection? You may not be as safe as you think. Check out what popular travel blogger Flying With Fish has to share on the subject!

How to get New York's hottest Broadway tickets- You can't visit New York without paying homage to Broadway. Check out these tips from MSNBC on how to get the hottest tickets in town!