Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • September 12, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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5 Reasons I Love Flying The Embraer E175
  • September 7, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is The Chase Sapphire Reserve Still Worth It? (2021)
  • September 4, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
125
Heathrow Airport Immigration: What A Mess
  • September 4, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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4 Benefits That Make Hilton Aspire Card Worth It
  • September 4, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
37
SWISS First Class Cash Upgrades (Including On Partner Award Tickets)
  • September 2, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
76
OMAAT Homepage Changes (Hopefully Positive!)
  • August 31, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
51
My American Airlines Executive Platinum Conundrum
  • August 26, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
36
Is First Class Worth It? Here’s How To Decide
  • August 25, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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JetBlue’s Superstar London Flight Attendants
  • August 23, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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One Cup At A Time: Musings About Airline And Hotel Coffee
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  • May 15, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Awesome Coronavirus-Era Vacation In Maui
  • March 29, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Mother-Son Trip To Big Sur!
  • March 15, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Living In Hotels During COVID-19

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