Fans of Virgin America get ready. It was reported today that the domestic air carrier is seeking government approval to serve Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. O’Hare is one of the nation’s busiest airports and would provide a solid step for the popular airline. This year they look to increase services and expand options for travelers. Should they get approval, they anticipate providing direct air service to O’Hare from San Francisco and Los Angeles as early as this summer.

Also in today’s news, we found a great photo essay capturing the hustle and bustle of Beijing’s T3 terminal. Words are good, but pictures say it all. Could the reportedly HUGE T3 not be big enough? Danwei takes a look. Click Read More for additional information about Virgin America and Beijing’s T3 Terminal.

Virgin America Approaches O’Hare [Read]

“Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing air travel, today announced it will seek government approval to serve Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Chicago would be the eighth city in the airline’s growing network of service to primary airports in major urban cities…”

Ironing out the Kinks at Beijing’s New Airport [Read]

“When the new terminal of Beijing Airport first opened at the end of March, the general impression from visitors was that it was absolutely huge. But maybe it’s not big enough: author Han Song posted a photo-essay to his blog in which he compares the “T3” to a local train station: overcrowded and chaotic with not enough seating space and lines that go on forever. He’s also got some interesting observations on the new terminal’s anti-terrorist techniques…”

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