Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • February 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Marriott’s Hotel With A Boeing 747: Worth Staying At?
  • February 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Do You Check-Out Of Hotels, Or Just Leave?
  • February 9, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
61
Help Me Understand This “Lufthansa” Review On YouTube
  • February 8, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
30
When Transferable Points Don’t Transfer As Expected…
  • February 7, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Redeem Qatar Airways Avios On JetBlue
  • February 1, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
57
JetBlue Should Offer First Class On All Flights: Now Is The Time
  • January 31, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
37
First Class Showdown: Emirates 777 Vs. Japan Airlines A350
  • January 30, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
22
Japan Airlines’ Intriguing Headrest Speakers
  • January 30, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
84
Japan Airlines A350 First Class: Unbelievably Good!!!
  • January 29, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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ZIPAIR 787 “Full Flat” Business Class: A Unique Experience
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  • December 20, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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Christmas Markets With A Touch Of Garuda
  • November 21, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Rare First Class Opportunity
  • November 7, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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Transatlantic Insanity

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