Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

My thoughts and opinions on the broader travel industry, plus extra glimpses of my personal journeys.

Latest Insights

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  • Ben Schlappig
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Which Airlines Fly To The Most Countries? There’s A Huge Gap…
  • December 19, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Air France Hippocampe & Club 2000 Status: What Are They?
  • December 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Flying Blue Elite Status (XP) Rollover Feature: How It Works
  • December 15, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus
  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Redeem Miles For Japan Airlines A350 First & Business Class
  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Citi AAdvantage Business Card Authorized User Rewards Quirk
  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
14
Future Of Alaska & Hawaiian Miles: What To Expect
  • December 10, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Alaska & Delta Battle In Seattle: Who Will Win?
  • December 9, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue Elite Status: My Strategy
  • December 9, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Capital One Venture X: The Best Card For Families
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  • December 6, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Quick Trip to Japan & Korea
  • November 6, 2024
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Two Times to Latin America
  • June 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Around the World for Allegris

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