Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 12, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Airlines Delay Handling: Why So, So, So Terrible?!?!?
  • May 12, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Airlines Employee To Me: “I Know How To Do My Job”
  • May 11, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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How Much Do Emirates Flight Attendants Earn? You Might Be Surprised
  • May 11, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
45
The Secret Way Marriott Prioritizes Room Upgrades: Interesting Insights
  • May 4, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Airbus A321XLR: Long Haul Game Changer, Or Plane To Dread?
  • May 4, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Iberia A321XLR Business Class: A Mixed Bag
  • May 2, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
28
Aer Lingus’ AerSpace Seats On Europe Flights: Worth The Premium?
  • May 2, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
26
My Unusual Hilton Diamond Suite Upgrade…
  • May 1, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Book Four Seasons Yachts With Travel Agent: Here’s Why
  • May 1, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why You Should Book Rosewood Hotels With An Elite Travel Agent
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  • May 18, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Pleasant Voyage to Geneva
  • March 27, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zimbabwe via the Cockpit Suite
  • February 26, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zipping to Tokyo via Mongolia

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