Airline Review: British Airways

November 12, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

The first time I flew British Airways (BA), I used 100,000 miles I received from signing up for their credit card, redeemed the points for a first class ticket, and enjoyed serious luxury on the …

Don’t Be Loyal to Frequent Flier Programs

September 5, 2011 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

A few years ago, I wrote a post about joining frequent flier programs. At the time, I was in the process of picking one to join, but now I feel the post is a bit dated, …

Airline Review: American Airlines

November 30, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

North American airlines always rank among the worst in the world. In any survey, Asian and Middle Eastern airline are always among the top 10 airlines in the world. But as an American, it’s easier for me to …

Why I Won’t Take the TSA X-Ray Machines

November 22, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

Lately, the main travel news in the states has been about the TSA’s new Advanced Imaging Technology (X-ray machines) and the overzealous pat downs that accompany them. I’ve used the X-ray machines twice in Boston: once in …

Airline Review: US Airways

October 13, 2010 - Written by NomadicMatt
 

North American airline carriers are among the worst in the world. They are the worst for service, quality, comfort, food – you name it. They simply suck. On a recent trip to Canada, …