Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

Just got back from Seattle….
  • January 24, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Just got back from Seattle….
Advance Purchase vs. Points Stay….
  • January 22, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Advance Purchase vs. Points Stay….
Pam Ann was AMAZING!
  • January 19, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Pam Ann was AMAZING!
Some United pictures
  • January 18, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Some United pictures
Finally perfected my OneWorld award!
  • January 15, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Finally perfected my OneWorld award!
Why I love flying in winter….
  • January 12, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why I love flying in winter….
I spoke too early!
  • January 9, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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I spoke too early!
Travel highlights of 2008
  • January 1, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Travel highlights of 2008
Happy New Year!
  • December 31, 2008
  • Ben Schlappig
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Happy New Year!
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Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
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I’ve flown hundreds of airlines, primarily in first and business class.

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