Tag Archives: airline tickets

Airline Review: Qantas

This wasn’t my first time with Qantas. I flew from Sydney to L.A. in 2008 but my recent trip with them from London to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Auckland gave me a chance to look at them with fresh eyes. Qantas maintains a good reputation around the world among fliers. They have never crashed [...]


Flying Business Class for Free

I fly around 20,000 miles per year depending on how many flights to Asia I take. While I certainly fly more than the average person, it’s sadly not enough to put me in the coveted elite levels of most frequent flier programs. I miss out on business or first class upgrades, airport lounges, preferred boarding [...]


Should you buy a RTW ticket?

Round the world (RTW) tickets can be a convenient way to fly. They get you where you want to go without having to worry about booking flights along the way. You simple call up the airline, pick a flight, and you’re done. Seems easy right? Well, it is not always that easy but most of [...]


Joining a Frequent Flyer Program

OK, I admit it. I’m not part of any frequent flyer program. For someone who is such an avid traveler, it’s probably a little shocking to hear but, I have good reasons. I’ve always been more concerned with price than brand loyalty, so I switch networks and carriers all the time. The lowest price always [...]


Are Round the World Tickets Worth It?

Round the world tickets (RTW) can be a convenient way to fly around the world. They can get you where you want to go without having to worry about booking flights as you travel. But are they worth it? RTW tickets allow you to buy what is essentially an airline pass. This ticket is used [...]