Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 26, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why Airports Are Ditching Moving Walkways, Frustrating Passengers
  • May 25, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Does Emirates Fly Its Oldest, Worst Planes, To Africa?
  • May 25, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
23
Flight Attendant Call Button: When Should You Use It?
  • May 25, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
32
Equatorial Guinea’s Stunning, Mysterious, Corrupt Boeing 777
  • May 21, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
56
Global Airlines Mystery: Who Is Funding This Operation, And Why?
  • May 19, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
73
Tough Question: What Is A Five Star Hotel, Really?
  • May 15, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
127
Dear Lawyers Who Read OMAAT: A Theoretical Question For You
  • May 15, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
69
Why Do I Keep Flying American? Good Question, Let Me Explain…
  • May 12, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
96
American Airlines Delay Handling: Why So, So, So Terrible?!?!?
  • May 12, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
149
American Airlines Employee To Me: “I Know How To Do My Job”
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  • June 18, 2020
  • Tiffany Funk
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The Last Trip (For Now)
  • June 17, 2020
  • Ben Schlappig
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Road Tripping In The American Southwest
  • March 7, 2020
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Private Island Getaway

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