Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

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Hello from 32,000 feet
  • October 31, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hello from 32,000 feet
Most obnoxious passenger of the year award goes to….
  • October 30, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Most obnoxious passenger of the year award goes to….
Hello from Shannon!
  • October 30, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hello from Shannon!
Not a bad place to be….
  • October 29, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Not a bad place to be….
An interesting flight on Delta….
  • October 27, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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An interesting flight on Delta….
And I thought it was just a glitch….
  • October 25, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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And I thought it was just a glitch….
Always keep those cancellation confirmations!
  • October 15, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
8
Always keep those cancellation confirmations!
Back at home….
  • October 12, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Back at home….
I read a whole book this weekend!
  • October 12, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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I read a whole book this weekend!
Doing the right thing vs. minding your own business
  • October 10, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Doing the right thing vs. minding your own business
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