
Virgin America’s using Richard Branson’s star power to promote new Hawaii flights (Image: Virgin America / YouTube)
A few newsy nuggets from other sources that we missed on TravelSkills last week:
Virgin America teams up with Airbnb, GoPro & LinkedIn to promote new SFO-Honolulu & Maui flights
The ceremonial last-ever US Airways flight is set for October 16.
British Airways/Iberia parent IAG closes deal to buy Aer Lingus.
Carriers are tightening up admissions to their airport lounges.

Delta’s big new Sky Club opens at SFO soon!
Delta is throwing a party this week to celebrate the opening of SFO’s new Sky Club, and TravelSkills will be there– with a camera! So stay tuned…
Flying over Labor Day weekend? It’s going to be crowded.
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. In fact, it’s a Delta plane.
Amazing but true: Air fares (but not ancillary fees) dropped 5.6 percent last month.
TSA test project lets flyers give instant feedback on their inspection experience.
How airlines are using “microsites” to promote new products directly to consumers.
United cuts MileagePlus point prices for award travel to South America.
The Star Alliance now offers round-the-world premium economy fares.
NOTE: Be sure to click here to see all recent TravelSkills posts about: Upgraded Hilton HHonors app + New perks for Starwood/AmEx cardholders + Alaska/AA airport lounge benefits + New international routes