Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • August 5, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Avoid Gate Checking Your Carry-On Bag
  • August 4, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Middle Name On Airline Ticket: Necessary?
  • July 31, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is It Gross To Drink Airplane Coffee?
  • July 31, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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What Is The Perfect Premium Flight Length?
  • July 30, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Booking Flight With Online Travel Agency: Pros & Cons
  • July 29, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why Do Airlines Oversell (& Overbook) Flights?
  • July 28, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Wait, Is Credit Cycling Actually Risky?!
  • July 24, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Unpacking The Airline Industry Overcapacity Narrative…
  • July 24, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Lufthansa First Class Award Ticket Downgrade Experience
  • July 21, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hotels Posting Signs With Number Of Elite Guests: Useful Or Tacky?
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  • January 31, 2018
  • Ben Schlappig
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Skiing in Switzerland
  • January 14, 2018
  • Ben Schlappig
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Emirates’ New First Class, The Long Way
  • December 22, 2017
  • Ben Schlappig
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Easter In December

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