Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • November 28, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Elite Luggage Tags
  • November 19, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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New Lufthansa First Class Suite: Average Or Epic?
  • 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
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Mystery: Can You Guess Aeroplan’s Newest Airline Partner?
  • November 3, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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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
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Spirit Airlines Big Front Seat: No Longer A Deal?
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  • August 17, 2011
  • Ben Schlappig
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Weekend in Paris
  • June 6, 2011
  • Ben Schlappig
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Four Continents and 37,000 Miles in Two Weeks
  • April 12, 2011
  • Ben Schlappig
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To Mendoza for the Masters of Food & Wine

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