Here are some interesting airplane photos from the southwest.

Virgin Atlantic 747 landing at Las Vegas airport:



Starting in April 2011 Virgin Atlantic will have direct flights from Las Vegas to Manchester, England on Thursdays and Sundays.



Allegiant Airlines specializes in direct-to-Las Vegas flights from small, regional airports, such as my nearest town in Colorado, Loveland. They were one of the first airlines to start charging fees for all kinds of things, not only for baggage, but such things as a 'convenience fee' for booking the flight over the Internet instead of driving out to the airport to do it. I recently received a promotional email from them announcing flights to Long Beach for $15.99 one way, but the bottom line after fees was $40.00 and change. But still, it is so convenient to fly from the local airport, it's worth it.



This was taken at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. That name makes me think of alien transport vehicles from outer space lining up for their turn to land or take off. That aside, I just like the way these particular earth people transport vehicles are lined up.

Here is the airport at Sedona, Arizona. Look at those beautiful rock formations. Easy to see why it's such a popular area to visit and contemplate lost the civilizations that were in the area 10,000 years ago:



If someone ever offers you a free vacation in Sedona, don't turn it down.