If you thought that the Airbus A380 — already the largest commercial passenger aircraft in the world — could not get any bigger, then fasten your seat belts, as the Airbus Expanded A380 could hold up to 1,000 passengers. This aircraft is also currently known as the A380-1000.

There is a report that Air Austral is planning an all-economy-class configuration of the current version of the Airbus A380 with 840 seats.

Some FlyerTalk members wonder where the race to cram as many people as possible into one aircraft will end…

At first glance, it may seem as though a 40-year-old Man Flirted his way into Lifetime Ban on DL. However, the story gets stranger, as a 23-year-old woman who writes a weblog gives details on how she possibly thwarted a man possible capable of committing terror. He allegedly lit a torch on-board the Delta Air Lines aircraft en route to Atlanta from Dallas, which calls into question the security policies implemented by the Transportation Security Administration. He gave her chocolates. He reportedly said things that could possibly cause a person to fear that they are indeed in danger.

Was the woman a heroine who saved the day, or did she purposely entrap the man to create a situation that may have been otherwise unnecessary? Was he a threat, or simply flirting with the woman? Was he deranged or drunk? Does he deserve the lifetime ban from Delta Air Lines?

Until August 31, 2011, IHG offers $75 Prepaid Gift Card w/ 2day Weekend. You must first register for this promotion and follow its specific rules before reserving your room at any InterContinental Hotels Group brand property worldwide — including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites — in order to be eligible for the $75.00 gift card. The two weekend nights must be consecutive and must be a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. You can participate in this promotion up to four times and receive up to $300.00 in pre-paid gift cards.

In order to receive the $75.00 gift card once eligible, you must submit the following:

1. Copy of registration form
2. Copy of hotel folio or bill
3. Rebate redemption form Submit rebate redemption form, along with
4. Copies of the other required documents as stated above to the address shown on the rebate redemption form.

The rebate redemption form must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2011.

Keep in mind that the $75.00 gift card is not redeemable for cash or usable at any automated teller machine. Terms and Conditions apply to the card. Also be aware that a monthly maintenance fee of $3.00 applies if the $75.00 gift card is not used within the first six months after the card is issued.

This promotion is only open to residents of the United States. Other restrictions may apply.

FlyerTalk member AutoSlash came across a great deal for weekend rentals in New Orleans with Hertz for $15.50 total — including all taxes and fees — for any type of vehicle, whether it is an economy car, a luxury car, a sport utility vehicle or a minivan. Although this car rental rate seems to be good for the weekends of June 17 and June 24, you can change the dates and times to suit your needs after clicking through.

Act quickly — one never knows when deals such as this expire…

…but not for long.

Join FlyerTalk member dhammer53 on the 11th Annual Brooklyn Reality Tour – June 4, 2011. Saturday. Eat traditional Brooklyn cuisine, see Brooklyn landmarks and enjoy the company of a few dozen FlyerTalk members on what could be the final Brooklyn Reality Tour…

…and while attending the Brooklyn Reality Tour, ensure that you also attend the Soup DO 8 Fri June 3 2011 and the WineDo 4 – Sunday June 5, 2011 NYC – Tribeca – post BRT.

Imagine — three separate FlyerTalk member gatherings within one weekend in New York. Better yet, instead of imagining — register today and attend!

There was a 25-year-old Florida Man arrested for how shall we say, masturbating, on United flight from Spokane to Denver by United States Federal Bureau of Investigation agency officials. The obscene incident was witnessed by an 18-year-old woman seated in the row across from the suspect, as well as two passengers seated behind the suspect aboard the aircraft.

We are not certain, but the possible reason why the suspect was — er — aroused could be because of people who wear Too little on for security! Apparently, some Transportation Security Administration personnel do not like when passengers wear so little apparel while moving through the airport security checkpoint that they cannot be screened…

Delta Air Lines SkyMiles members can Get Skymiles by donating to cancer research with a minimum donation of US$25.00 towards cancer research.

The National Foundation for Cancer Research, which launched this program, is a leading cancer research charity dedicated to funding cancer research and public education relating to cancer prevention, earlier diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for cancer. The National Foundation for Cancer Research promotes and facilitates collaboration among scientists to accelerate the pace of discovery from bench to bedside.

The promotion of 4x Frequent Flyer Miles from Marriott after 2nd stay — valid from June 1 through August 31, 2011 — allows one to earn quadruple frequent flier miles from any one of twelve airline frequent flier loyalty programs, but one must first register for the promotion and also ensure that the earning preferences in one’s Marriott Rewards frequent guest loyalty program account is set to earn miles instead of Marriott Rewards points.

Be advised that because of the earning preferences, one cannot take advantage of both this promotion and the Megabonus promotion.

Other rules and restrictions may apply.

Before you say “here we go again: volcano eruption in iceland forces closure of airspace [May 2011]”, experts predict that the eruption of the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland will not be as disruptive to airline flights crossing the northern Atlantic Ocean as the eruption one year ago of the volcano Eyjafjallajokull, also in Iceland.

Keflavik International Airport is reported open but no aircraft are taking off or landing. However, FlyerTalk member Christopher comments: “No offence to Hjordis Guðmundsdóttir, but I think for most people in the general public the main point of an airport is the planes taking off and landing…”

FlyerTalk member wsucougarchick05 has asked for prayers before regarding her grandfather from fellow FlyerTalk members, but she says “I asked for prayers ’round this time last year…I’m asking for them again…” regarding the baby boy of a friend of hers who was diagnosed with a rare blood disease in October and recently received a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his big brother. She includes a link to a weblog with plenty of photographs and information regarding the progress of the baby boy whose name is Liam.

Please show some support as other FlyerTalk members already have. Thank you in advance.