Not only do I fly a lot, all around the world, but I have long covered aviation and consumer travel topics as a journalist, and I used to be an elite United customer before they totally ruined the travel experience.

FORBES: Has Bigger Been Better for United-Continental?

Despite a near duopoly on domestic routes with All Nippon Airways--it can cost more to fly between Japanese cities than halfway around the world--JAL is a persistent money loser.

FORBES: Beer And Bailouts