One Mile at a Time The most widely read independently owned points and premium travel site on the web. Honest reviews, expert strategies, and 18 years of firsthand experience. Written by travelers, for travelers.
Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
5,883,136 Miles Traveled

I’ve flown all of the major (and many minor) airlines, including every international first class cabin.

43,914,800 Words Written

I write all my own content; no ghostwriters at OMAAT!

47,187 Posts Published

18 years (and counting) of daily blogging add up.

Our Story

A little history

Ben Schlappig launched One Mile at a Time from his college dorm room in 2008 — not as a business, but as a hobby. He’d been flying back and forth between the US and Germany since childhood, and as a teenager discovered the world of miles and points and what premium travel those miles could unlock. Weekend mileage runs, obsessive research, and eventually redeeming miles for Lufthansa first class to Europe: that was the spark.

Nearly two decades later, OMAAT has become the leading independent authority in premium travel and loyalty programs. Ben has visited over 100 countries on six continents, spent thousands of nights in hotels, and reviewed every major international first class cabin firsthand. He’s written every word himself — no ghostwriters, no content farms.

I believe that anyone can elevate their travel experience by leveraging their resources. I’m never going to sell the idea that travel is free, because it isn’t — but there are so many opportunities to enjoy truly extraordinary experiences while spending significantly less than you’d expect.

— Ben

New to miles & points?

Check out the Beginner’s Guide to learn how you can leverage loyalty programs to travel better.

Looking for reviews?

Ben and the team have crafted independent, unbiased reviews of all the best airlines, hotels, and airport lounges in detailed trip reports.

Need award help?

Check out PointsPros, our mileage consulting service, to get expert help redeeming your miles for maximum value. (Note: unlike the blog, PointsPros is a paid service.)

Partner with us

Partner with us

OMAAT isn’t owned by a bank, a credit card company, or a media conglomerate. That independence is exactly why our audience trusts us, and why advertising here is worth something.

The vast majority of our content is not sponsored. We write what we find genuinely interesting, not what pays us the most. That editorial credibility is what makes our audience so valuable: they read with intent, not habit.

We’re open to working with brands that are a good fit in the travel industry or in complementary spaces. Partnership options include:

  • Sponsored content (transparently disclosed)
  • Display advertising on the website and app
  • Newsletter sponsorship
  • Social media amplification
  • Product launches and reviews
  • Affiliate relationships
  • Exclusive site advertising arrangements

We only promote products we genuinely believe in. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more focused audience for luxury travel anywhere online.

Note: We do not accept guest posts, link exchanges, or similar submissions.

To request a media kit or discuss a partnership, reach out to [email protected].

Our audience

OMAAT reaches millions of business and premium leisure travelers every month. We have one of the largest and most engaged audiences in the independent luxury travel space.

Our readers are experienced, high-intent, and actively optimizing how they travel and spend. They’re not casually browsing. They’re researching premium cabins, comparing credit card offers, and making decisions.

Audience highlights:

  • Majority US-based, college-educated
  • Average household income above $250,000
  • Significant readership in Canada, the UK, and worldwide
  • Deeply engaged across web, daily newsletter, and social channels

If your brand is targeting affluent travelers who are actively in the market, this is the audience.

Meet Ben

Ben Schlappig

Ben Schlappig (aka Lucky) is a travel consultant, blogger, and avid points collector. He travels about 400,000 miles a year, primarily using miles and points to enhance his first class experiences. He chronicles his adventures, along with industry news, here at One Mile at a Time.

Read articles from Ben Schlappig
Ben Schlappig’s Favorites
  • Airport: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
  • Destination: Japan
  • Lounge: Air France La Premiere Lounge Paris (CDG)

In the press

Ben is a widely cited expert on miles, points, and premium travel, and has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Time, Bloomberg, and the LA Times, among others. He is available for interviews and media appearances on topics including airline and hotel industry news, frequent flyer programs, miles and points strategy, and travel credit cards.

Press inquiries: [email protected]

Ethics

Ethics

Unlike most major travel sites, OMAAT isn’t owned by a bank, a credit card company, or a media conglomerate. We believe that matters. Editorial independence isn’t just a principle here; it’s the reason our readers trust us, and the reason our platform has value for advertisers.

The thriving community of readers at OMAAT is the foundation of everything we do. We take that trust seriously.

Read our full ethics policy here.

Giving forward

I’m grateful every day for the life I have, and while I’ve worked hard for it, I also recognize the advantages I’ve had along the way: supportive parents, exposure to travel from a young age, and access to programs that allowed me to graduate without debt.

In both my personal giving and what we do through the blog, I try to focus on organizations that help put a thumb on the scale for people who haven’t had the same access to opportunities. A little extra support can make an enormous difference in what a person ultimately accomplishes.