Man Builds First-Class Garage

A man in Redondo Beach, Calif., has built a full-scale replica of the first-class cabin of a Pan Am World Airways 747 in his garage, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The reproduction has authentic seats and accessories from about 30 years ago. There’s even a spiral staircase. I’m in awe.

It looks like the story actually originated on the Cranky Flier blog, where there are more photos.

Southwest Launches Major Sale

Southwest Airlines has a big sale on for travel from Dec. 2 to Dec. 16 and Jan. 5 to Feb. 10. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, Oct. 29, at midnight, Pacific Time.

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