Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • April 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Plotting A New Oneworld Status Strategy
  • March 29, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Avoiding Boeing Aircraft Is Entirely Irrational
  • March 25, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Frustrating: Hotel Currency Conversion Scams Gone Wild
  • March 18, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Can You Use Business Credit Cards For Personal Spending?
  • March 17, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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What Are Operational Upgrades On Flights?
  • March 17, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Airlines 777 Business Class: Nearly Perfect?!?
  • March 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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TAP Air Portugal A330neo Business Class: Surprisingly Decent!
  • March 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Gulf Airlines During Ramadan: What To Expect?
  • March 1, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Air France Has The World’s Best Business Class Seat
  • February 25, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Shen Yun: Amazing Performance & Propaganda!
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  • August 21, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Very Short Trip To Fiji
  • August 5, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Insane Week In The Sky
  • July 19, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Arctic Summer

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