Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Redeem Miles For Japan Airlines A350 First & Business Class
  • December 10, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Alaska & Delta Battle In Seattle: Who Will Win?
  • December 4, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Joining The Mile High Club: Tips, Risks, And Considerations
  • December 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Redeeming Flying Blue Miles On Virgin Atlantic: There’s Still Value
  • November 19, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Will I Travel To Egypt Again? No, Of Course Not…
  • November 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why I Avoid Fort Lauderdale Airport (Vs. Miami)
  • November 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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American 777 First Class: More Of A “Business Class Plus”
  • November 13, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Miami Airport: Awful, Or Just Kind Of Bad?
  • November 13, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Ethiopian Airlines’ Boarding Music Is Stuck In My Head
  • November 12, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Arthur, My Favorite American Airlines Flight Attendant
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  • Nick
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To Madrid And Back On SkyTeam
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  • Ben Schlappig
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20,000+ Miles In 72 Hours
  • February 22, 2015
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Long Way From Abu Dhabi To Doha

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