Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • January 7, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Select Austrian Business Class “Throne” Seat For Free
  • January 6, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Awesome: Austrian Airlines’ Coffee Menu
  • January 6, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Impressions Of Austrian Airlines’ 777 Business Class
  • January 6, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Swissport Lounge Chicago: Worst Lounge In United States?
  • January 5, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Infuriating: People Not Using Headphones On Planes & In Airports
  • January 4, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Bamboo Airways Seat Assignment Adventures
  • January 3, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is It “Unfair” To Earn Elite Status With Credit Cards?
  • January 2, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Status Match Fraud: What Do Airlines & Hotels Verify?
  • January 2, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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BOOKED: Bamboo Airways, Gulf Air, Singapore, Austrian, And Air Canada!
  • January 1, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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3 Reasons I Love Rear Facing Business Class Seats
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  • May 4, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Singapore for the Weekend
  • March 30, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Last Aeroplan Hurrah
  • February 11, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Week in the Clouds

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