Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • February 8, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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ITA Airways’ A350 Business Class: Bellissimo!
  • February 8, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hotels Charging “Package Handling Fees”: Fair?
  • February 7, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Oops: I’ve Been Mispronouncing “ITA Airways”
  • February 6, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hilton Day Room Rates: Easy To Book
  • February 3, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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British Airways’ New 777 First Class Suite With Door
  • February 3, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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BOOKED: ITA, EgyptAir, Air France, British Airways, And Virgin Atlantic!
  • February 1, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Amex Centurion Lounge Crowding: Any Changes?
  • January 31, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
71
The White Lotus & Four Seasons: What’s The Connection?
  • January 23, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
108
My Avoidable American Airlines Missed Connection
  • January 15, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Do Flights Still Have Federal Air Marshals?
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  • December 22, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Bling It On
  • November 14, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Chasing The Sun
  • August 17, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Bali & Berchtesgaden

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