Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • June 17, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Summer 2022 Air Travel Reality Check
  • June 13, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Summer Of Non-Existent Airline Award Seats
  • June 9, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Giving Feedback When Checking Out Of Hotels…
  • June 4, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Awful, Vindictive Lufthansa Lounge Milan Agent
  • June 4, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Bittersweet: My Last Emirates Flight With Toby
  • June 3, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Emirates’ New York To Milan Flight In A380 First Class: So Fun, Too Short
  • May 27, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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American’s Generous 500-Mile Upgrade Offer
  • May 21, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Pan Am Training Videos: Must-Watch For AvGeeks
  • May 21, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Dear Travel Influencers: Please Explain Floating Breakfasts
  • May 15, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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PSA: Don’t Wait At The Wrong Baggage Claim Belt
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  • January 19, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Continental to New York
  • August 19, 2008
  • Ben Schlappig
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Malta For A Song
  • July 30, 2008
  • Ben Schlappig
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ANA To Asia

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