Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

Worth going up in the air for “Up in the Air?”
  • November 26, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
31
Worth going up in the air for “Up in the Air?”
Actually can’t decide whether or not to stay at a chain hotel….
  • November 24, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
23
Actually can’t decide whether or not to stay at a chain hotel….
Goodbye, Ontario!
  • November 21, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
11
Goodbye, Ontario!
AFA wants you to sit in coach!
  • November 18, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
6
AFA wants you to sit in coach!
Wow, I’m such a geek (or thief)….
  • November 6, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
20
Wow, I’m such a geek (or thief)….
The mileage run thought process
  • November 5, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
13
The mileage run thought process
Hello from 32,000 feet
  • October 31, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
5
Hello from 32,000 feet
Most obnoxious passenger of the year award goes to….
  • October 30, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
19
Most obnoxious passenger of the year award goes to….
Hello from Shannon!
  • October 30, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
3
Hello from Shannon!
Not a bad place to be….
  • October 29, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
10
Not a bad place to be….
1 … 359 360 361 362 363 … 387
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

Get inspired

Share your own miles & points success stories!
Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
5,163,247 Miles Traveled

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

32,614,600 Words Written

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

35,045 Posts Published

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

Learn More