Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • January 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
36
Air Canada A220 Business Class: Quite Delightful!
  • January 3, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
144
My Yellow Fever Vaccine Cost HOW MUCH?!
  • January 3, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
53
$4K Business Class Ticket Vs. An Award: Which Is A Better Deal?
  • January 3, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
23
Will World Of Hyatt Have Award Fraud Issues?
  • December 31, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
45
BOOKED: I’m Flying To Oman To Sit On A Couch!
  • December 29, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
29
Flights That Land A Day Before They Take Off
  • December 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
77
SWISS First Class Cash Upgrades (Including On Partner Award Tickets)
  • December 18, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
114
The Unglamorous Reality Of My Review Trips
  • December 15, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
139
American Flight Attendants Block Off Galley On My Flight…
  • December 14, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
83
Global Entry’s Simple New Kiosks Confuse People
1 … 34 35 36 37 38 … 389
HAVE TRAVEL QUESTIONS? Ask our community!

The OMAAT Q&A is a great forum for getting (and giving) tips and advice from other travelers.

This new space replaces the old “Ask Lucky” page – be sure to check it out!

Questions & Answers

Recent trip reports

Read all Trip Reports
  • May 27, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
16
Star Alliance To South Africa
  • May 15, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
7
The Long Way To Spain
  • May 6, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
6
Captivating Colombia

Get inspired

Share your own miles & points success stories!
Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
5,527,136 Miles Traveled

I’ve flown all of the major (and many minor) airlines, including every international first class cabin.

39,914,500 Words Written

I write all my own content; no ghostwriters at OMAAT!

42,354 Posts Published

17 years (and counting) of daily blogging add up.

Learn More