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 way to New York City from London. I remember asking if I could go walk around the plane to see [...]
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The Ultimate Travel Hacking Guide
September 12, 2011 – 2:14 pm
Travel Hacking is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days. You see it on many travel websites that seek to explain how to become a travel ninja or ultimate traveler. Travel hackers are the people constantly chasing miles, rewards points, and elite status. They are looking for every possible way to game [...]
Airline Review: American Airlines
November 30, 2010 – 2:10 pm
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 join the frequent flier program of an American carrier because I can get a branded credit card [...]
Why I Won’t Take the TSA X-Ray Machines
November 22, 2010 – 3:09 pm
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 September when they just started rolling them out and once last month. I’ve seen them in a lot [...]