So, other than being really busy with work–Mark especially–there isn’t a whole lot going on for me to blog about…but, since I’m sitting here at work with NOTHING to do, I decided I’d reach deep down and thing of something relatively interesting, so here it is:

We’re flying on a really cool new airline for Christmas! It’s the “Reeder family year” so we’ll be in Maryland. That’s a relatively long flight from LA, and it can get really boring without proper entertainment and comfy seats. So, I’m happy to announce the geniuses of the air Virgin Airlines are coming to America with Virgin America Airlines! Though I’ve never flown Virgin Atlantic, I hear only positive things. And, after searching multiple sites for the cheapest airfare for the holidays, we stumbled upon this gem.

I love their booking engine. It has a strip with each day of the week with the lowest one way fare for that day posted. When you click on the day, it shows your possible flight times with their prices. Kind of like Jet Blue and Southwest. So, it was relatively easy to see what days and times would work for us.

Then, upon further inspection of the site, you get a sample of their “mood lighting,” soft leather seats, personal entertainment screens, personal plugs–just like ones on the ground, like a three prong, USB and an Ethernet. I could actually bring my laptop and it will work the whole trip! Not that I would, since it’s Christmas and I’ll be on vacation, but I could. And use the cute laptop bag Mark got me last Christmas.

With the entertainment screens, you can even program your own playlist with more than 1000 songs on it. There are many, many movies to choose from, but they are pay-per-view. It does only cost $8 though, so a bargain by our standards.

I am also excited about the food situation. There are mini fridges in the cabin with chilled water so you can get it whenever you want–no more waiting for them to serve you. That’s handy when you can’t bring your own. Also, you can buy food from a menu, and they’ll bring it when you want it….not when they’re going down the aisle at their speed. This could be really great for me. I never seem to bring enough snacks.

Well, you can check it out yourself at www.virginamerica.com.