Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 21, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Etihad’s Boeing 787 First Class: A Solid Flight, But…
  • May 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Airline Labor Costs Are Increasing: Who Will Foot The Bill?
  • May 18, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
21
Mystery: Why Don’t Emirates & FlyDubai Merge?
  • May 18, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
27
Virgin Australia Award Tickets: An Interesting Trick
  • May 17, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
47
American Should Award Loyalty Points For Paid Upgrades
  • May 14, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
23
Qatar Airways’ Double Avios “Flex” Awards: Not A Bad Deal
  • May 13, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
39
I’m Taking My Dad On A Surprise Review Trip…
  • May 11, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
136
Qantas’ Absurdly Expensive Business Class Fares
  • May 9, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
11
Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus
  • May 7, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
81
When Plane Arrives At Gate, Should You Stand Right Away?
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  • January 16, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Whirlwind Aeroplan Adventure
  • December 19, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Trip Of A Lifetime To Austin
  • October 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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