Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • October 8, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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JAL 787 Business Class: Subpar Seat, Good Food & Service
  • October 4, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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So Much For My Easy SWISS EU261 Claim…
  • October 1, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
10
Flawless: Starlux Airlines A330neo Business Class
  • September 29, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
84
Starlux Airlines A350 Business Class: Great, But Not Perfect
  • September 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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JetBlue Mint Business Class: My Favorite Way To Fly Domestically
  • September 27, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
67
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
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American AAdvantage Rejects Delta SkyMiles Changes
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  • August 24, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Rimowa Quest
  • August 3, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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Another Round The World For 90K
  • July 23, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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Going To HEL With American

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