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Virgin Airlines: Lucky Flier Will Get Free Space Trip


Most frequent flier programs offer only free airline trips, hanging out in posh airport lounges and a few other goodies. Now, Virgin Airlines offers one its lucky frequent fliers a free trip into outer space.

Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic planners have been working on putting commercial flights into space for the past decade. The future seems to be getting closer, and they hope within the next few years to schedule space tours through Earth's atmosphere and beyond.

Until August 7, 2013, Virgin offers its top frequent flier the chance to upgrade to Galactic status. Whoever accumulates the most points by that date will win a free passage aboard the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo space vehicle, a $200,000 value. Some 500 eager passengers, including celebrities, have already bought tickets.

The second-place winner of the contest will get a free zero-gravity floating fun flight in a passenger jet. For more information, go to virgingalactic.com
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Considering how stressful flying has become to we humans, you can only guess the impact unfamiliar noises, confusion and delays can bring to your traveling pets. When making your travel plans, if not absolutely necessary, don’t take your pets on flights.

Second, if it requires checking your pet as baggage, consider all the possibilities. What are the total fees? Is the container clean, safe and comfortable? Is there adequate food and water? How long will the pet be caged in? What are the chances of airline errors and delays?

If your pet is small enough (check requirements) to be carried aboard, do you have the approved container? Will it be a problem for your seatmate and/or must you pay for an extra seat for the container?
 
 
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