Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • September 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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JetBlue Mint Business Class: My Favorite Way To Fly Domestically
  • September 27, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Air Travel Demand Is Finally Softening, But In A Weird Way
  • September 27, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
83
How Airlines Decide On Flight Numbers, And Have Fun While They’re At It
  • September 25, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
75
Northwest Used To Guarantee First Class Upgrades: How Times Have Changed
  • September 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
217
Delta Struggles To Make A Case For SkyMiles Loyalty
  • September 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
76
American AAdvantage Rejects Delta SkyMiles Changes
  • September 23, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
29
You Can Use Your Phone At US Airport Immigration?!?
  • September 22, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
180
Delta Loyalty: It’s Just Not Worth It Anymore
  • September 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
275
Hot Take: Is Delta Actually A “Premium” Airline?
  • September 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
21
No More IHG Diamond With Ambassador Renewal?
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  • Tiffany Funk
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  • Ben Schlappig
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  • Nick
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