Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • January 1, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Are Hotel Credit Cards Worth It If You’re Not Loyal?
  • January 1, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is Emirates’ Devaluation Really This Absurd?!?
  • December 22, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
110
Spinner Luggage: What Are The Pros And Cons?
  • December 20, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
38
I Finally Earned Lifetime Hyatt Globalist Status!
  • December 16, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
106
Constant Loyalty Program Changes Erode Loyalty
  • December 14, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability
  • December 13, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is It Time I Book A Flight On Eastern Airlines?
  • December 9, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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I Flew Spirit Airlines, And It Was Kind Of Awesome
  • December 6, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Planning A Canadian North Arctic Adventure
  • December 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Yay: The Flying Blue Award Search Finally Works
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  • February 22, 2015
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Long Way From Abu Dhabi To Doha
  • January 3, 2015
  • Ben Schlappig
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Best Trip Ever
  • November 16, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Suite Ride To Frankfurt

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