Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Future Of Alaska & Hawaiian Miles: What To Expect
  • December 10, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Alaska & Delta Battle In Seattle: Who Will Win?
  • December 9, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
38
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Elite Status: My Strategy
  • December 9, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
3
Capital One Venture X: The Best Card For Families
  • December 8, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
9
Are Hotel Credit Cards Worth It If You’re Not Loyal?
  • December 4, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
69
Joining The Mile High Club: Tips, Risks, And Considerations
  • December 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
7
Redeeming Flying Blue Miles On Virgin Atlantic: There’s Still Value
  • December 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
11
Qatar Airways Reward Seat Finder: Not Very Useful
  • November 20, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
55
Delta Plans “Basic” Business Class: Will Premium Unbundling Work?
  • November 19, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
393
Will I Travel To Egypt Again? No, Of Course Not…
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  • March 16, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Quick Jaunt To Hawaii
  • February 16, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Open-Ended Journey To Oman
  • February 12, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Turks & Caicos On A Whim

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