Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • November 9, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
61
Qatar Airways Business Class Foot Frustration: What Would You Do?
  • November 8, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
38
Hotel Email Address: Why So Hard To Find?!
  • November 8, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
40
BOOKED: I’m Flying To Africa On Some Fun Airlines!
  • November 7, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
9
Virgin Atlantic Reward Seat Checker: More Useful Than Ever
  • November 6, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
34
Emirates A380 Business Class: Awesome Or Average?
  • November 5, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
65
Flying Lufthansa First Class With A Toddler: Our Experience
  • November 4, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
31
BOOKED: Emirates A380 & British Airways 777 Business Class!
  • November 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
22
Taking Pictures On Airplanes & At Airports: Is It Allowed?
  • November 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
10
British Airways Award Seat Guarantee: How It Works
  • November 1, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
15
Finnair Award Seat Guarantee: The Trick To Finding Availability
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  • March 27, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zimbabwe via the Cockpit Suite
  • February 26, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zipping to Tokyo via Mongolia
  • February 3, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Downgraded Adventure to Oman

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