Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • July 6, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Airlines’ JFK Strategy: What’s Next?
  • July 4, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Qatar Airways’ Confusing Regional First Class Explained
  • July 2, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
10
Flying Blue’s 25% Award Ticket Discount For Children
  • June 26, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
54
Resisting Temptation In Lufthansa First Class
  • June 25, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
148
American Airlines’ Disastrous Delay Handling
  • June 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
30
Truffle Hunting In Tuscany With Savini Tartufi
  • June 23, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
13
One More Orbit: A Must-Watch For Aviation Geeks
  • June 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
26
The Carlin Queenstown, An Amazing Use Of Hyatt Points
  • June 16, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
114
How Mileage Brokers Ruin Miles & Points For Everyone
  • June 15, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Japan Airlines First Class Awards: What’s Going On?
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Recent trip reports

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  • June 4, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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To Abu Dhabi For An Etihad Inaugural
  • May 6, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Week In Sicily
  • April 2, 2014
  • Ben Schlappig
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Battle For South America

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