Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 20, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Weekly Review: December 20, 2014
  • December 20, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Santa Joins Global Entry
  • December 19, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Eagle Supervisor To Me: “Do I Need To Call Law Enforcement?”
  • December 18, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Are Boutique Hotels Boutique Anymore?
  • December 15, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
36
Alaska Airlines: The Airline I Love To Hate And Hate To Love
  • December 14, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why Don’t I Use My Hotel Suite Upgrades?!
  • December 13, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Weekly Review: December 13, 2014
  • December 12, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
13
Is This The Hardest Job In The Airline Industry?
  • December 11, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Single Biggest Hotel Check-In Pet Peeve
  • December 10, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Using United GPUs To Upgrade Lufthansa Flights — Change In Procedure
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