Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • November 18, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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TSA Known Crewmember Program: Security Risk?
  • November 17, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why Doesn’t Southwest Airlines Fly Redeyes?
  • November 9, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Airlines’ 25-Minute Minimum Connection Time
  • November 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Intriguing World Of Flying Blue Mileage Runs
  • November 4, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
45
Mystery: Can You Guess Aeroplan’s Newest Airline Partner?
  • November 3, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
53
Renew IHG Diamond With InterContinental Ambassador
  • November 3, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Southwest Airlines’ “Just Plane Fun” Shuffle
  • November 1, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
22
Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat: No Longer A Deal?
  • October 31, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
39
Has American AAdvantage Given Up On Selling Miles?
  • October 31, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Starlux Airlines Shop: I Want Everything!
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  • June 2, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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Buenos Aires For The Weekend
  • May 4, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Royal (dis)Honor
  • April 8, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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The “New” American to Europe

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