Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

When Airlines Take Actions Based On Your Blog Post
  • February 19, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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When Airlines Take Actions Based On Your Blog Post
Firsthand Account Of Ethiopian Airlines Hijacking
  • February 18, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Firsthand Account Of Ethiopian Airlines Hijacking
China Southern Emailed Me!
  • February 14, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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China Southern Emailed Me!
Is It Worth Going Out Of Your Way To Drink The World’s Most Expensive Airline Champagne?
  • February 3, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is It Worth Going Out Of Your Way To Drink The World’s Most Expensive Airline Champagne?
Kuwait Airways Business Class Trip Report — Yes Or No?
  • February 2, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Kuwait Airways Business Class Trip Report — Yes Or No?
Nicaragua Immigration Doesn’t Understand Mileage Runs
  • January 27, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Nicaragua Immigration Doesn’t Understand Mileage Runs
Update On My Dad’s Big Birthday Trip: A380s Around The World!
  • January 26, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Update On My Dad’s Big Birthday Trip: A380s Around The World!
Living In Seattle(ish), Day 464(ish): I’m Officially Asian(ish)
  • January 22, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Living In Seattle(ish), Day 464(ish): I’m Officially Asian(ish)
Booking Asiana A380 First Class Award Seats?
  • January 12, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Booking Asiana A380 First Class Award Seats?
Reflecting On Hyatt Gold Passport Changes: Positive Or Negative?
  • January 11, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Reflecting On Hyatt Gold Passport Changes: Positive Or Negative?
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