Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

What does it take to convince a US Airways agent that you can go back in time?
  • January 13, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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What does it take to convince a US Airways agent that you can go back in time?
My planned travel for 2012 so far…
  • January 10, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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My planned travel for 2012 so far…
My goal in life: first citizen of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal
  • January 10, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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My goal in life: first citizen of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal
Have I finally convinced a client to leave Delta?
  • January 6, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Have I finally convinced a client to leave Delta?
Two approaches to credit cards: discounts vs. otherwise unattainable experiences
  • January 4, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Two approaches to credit cards: discounts vs. otherwise unattainable experiences
Why you SHOULDN’T stay at luxury hotels and fly first class…
  • January 3, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why you SHOULDN’T stay at luxury hotels and fly first class…
Slept for 85% of my flight. Who’s proud?
  • January 2, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Slept for 85% of my flight. Who’s proud?
A case where I pay for a luxury hotel instead of using points…
  • January 1, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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A case where I pay for a luxury hotel instead of using points…
Do you leave your bags unattended in an airline lounge?
  • January 1, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Do you leave your bags unattended in an airline lounge?
What’s better than a great flight crew? The same great crew two flights in a row!
  • December 31, 2011
  • Ben Schlappig
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What’s better than a great flight crew? The same great crew two flights in a row!
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