Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • January 1, 2023
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Is Emirates’ Devaluation Really This Absurd?!?
  • December 20, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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I Finally Earned Lifetime Hyatt Globalist Status!
  • December 16, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Constant Loyalty Program Changes Erode Loyalty
  • December 14, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Aeroplan’s Amazing Singapore Airlines Award Availability
  • December 13, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is It Time I Book A Flight On Eastern Airlines?
  • December 9, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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I Flew Spirit Airlines, And It Was Kind Of Awesome
  • December 6, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Planning A Canadian North Arctic Adventure
  • December 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Yay: The Flying Blue Award Search Finally Works
  • December 4, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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How Do You Find Good Award Deals With Aeroplan?
  • December 3, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Avoid British Airways Fuel Surcharges With Cathay Pacific Miles
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  • January 13, 2012
  • Ben Schlappig
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Chasing the A380
  • December 23, 2011
  • Ben Schlappig
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Etihad Airways to the UAE
  • October 5, 2011
  • Ben Schlappig
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Beaches and Mountains

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