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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 [...]


Airline Review: Air Canada

During my recent experience flying the friendly skies, I was “lucky” enough to be on Air Canada. If you haven’t ever flown Air Canada, you aren’t really missing much. Prior to this experience, I’d flown Air Canada once to Vancouver but that was some years ago before the advent of personal video screens and deluxe [...]


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 [...]