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 [...]
Tag Archives: Airlines
Should you buy a RTW ticket?
October 27, 2008 – 2:36 pm
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 [...]
Airline Review: Ryanair
September 7, 2008 – 7:58 am
A lot has been written about the European discount airline Ryanair. Based out of Dublin, this airline offers dirt cheap fares across Europe. People either love or hate them. People love the cheap fares but hate the lack of service. However, the airline only offers you one thing: space. Expecting more is foolish. At the [...]
Airline Review: Aer Lingus
July 21, 2008 – 2:33 pm
On my recent flight to London, I flew the Irish carrier, Aer Lingus. For $350 dollars, they were the cheapest deal and they codeshared with my frequent flier program. I expected an awful flight as some of my Irish friends didn’t have kind words about the carrier but I found the flight to be [...]
Finding A Cheap Airplane Ticket
June 1, 2008 – 2:59 pm
The problem for anyone is not finding a place to go but how to get there cheap. Sometimes, half the cost of a trip is in the travel. Finding a cheap flight is as important as finding the right location, the right tour, the right backpack, or the right hotel. Yet with travel on the [...]
Joining a Frequent Flyer Program
May 22, 2008 – 11:45 am
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 [...]
