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Ben Schlappig
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Blogger. Airline, hotel, and loyalty program expert. Love A380s, jetlag, dogs, dirty martinis, and crime shows.
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Cash Compensation For Delayed Flights? Trump Formally Cancels Biden’s Plan
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Cash Compensation For Delayed Flights? Trump Formally Cancels Biden's Plan
The Biden administration proposed new regulations to offer cash compensation for delayed flights. The Trump administration shot this down.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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8 Best Frequent Flyer Programs For Redeeming Miles: Here Are My Top Picks
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8 Best Frequent Flyer Programs For Redeeming Miles: Here Are My Top Picks
What are the most valuable frequent flyer programs for redeeming miles? Here are my picks based on my redemption patterns.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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My Email To Josh Cahill: I’m Happy To Chat, But Only In A Constructive Way
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My Email To Josh Cahill: I'm Happy To Chat, But Only In A Constructive Way
Josh Cahill asked to interview me, though I'm not sure the invitation was in good faith. So I'm making an invitation of my own...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Capital One Venture X Business Review: Huge Perks, Great Value
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Capital One Venture X Business Review: Huge Perks, Great Value
A detailed review of the Capital One Venture X Business. Here's everything you need to know about this lucrative business card.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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What Causes Airline Award Availability Discrepancies? Factors To Understand…
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What Causes Airline Award Availability Discrepancies? Factors To Understand...
Are you noticing an award availability discrepancy between airlines? Here's what could be causing this, and what you can do about it.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Trump Gives $10K Bonus Checks To “Patriot” TSA Agents For Shutdown Work
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Trump Gives $10K Bonus Checks To "Patriot" TSA Agents For Shutdown Work
Some "patriot" TSA agents are receiving $10,000 bonus checks for their work during the pandemic. That sounds great, but...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Air Algerie Adds Airbus A330-900neo To Fleet, With New Business Class
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Air Algerie Adds Airbus A330-900neo To Fleet, With New Business Class
Air Algerie has 10 Airbus A330-900neos on order, and the first of these has now been delivered. Here's what to expect onboard.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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An Awkward Conversation About Blog Monetization: Opinions Welcome!
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An Awkward Conversation About Blog Monetization: Opinions Welcome!
The internet has evolved a lot over the years, including how websites can be monetized. I want to have an honest discussion about that.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Apple Adds Digital ID For Passports, Use For TSA Checkpoint Verification
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Apple Adds Digital ID For Passports, Use For TSA Checkpoint Verification
You can now upload your passport to Apple's Digital ID, and use it to clear TSA checkpoints at most airports in the United States.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Air India Blocks Passenger From Booking Ticket With Real Last Name
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Air India Blocks Passenger From Booking Ticket With Real Last Name
Air India blocks passengers from booking a ticket with a "real" last name, and there's seemingly no way to get around this.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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LOT Polish Airlines Launching Warsaw To San Francisco Flights
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LOT Polish Airlines Launching Warsaw To San Francisco Flights
LOT Polish Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Warsaw and San Francisco as of the summer of 2026. Here are the details.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club High Five: 12K Bonus Points For Five Years Of Flying
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club High Five: 12K Bonus Points For Five Years Of Flying
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has launched "High Five," a promotion offering 12,000 bonus points for flying with the airline over five years.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Alaska Airlines Launching Seattle To Rome Flights With Boeing 787
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Alaska Airlines Launching Seattle To Rome Flights With Boeing 787
As of April 2026, Alaska Airlines will launch a new daily flight between Seattle (SEA) and Rome (FCO). Here's what we can expect.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Citi AAdvantage Business Card Limited Time 75K Bonus Miles Offer
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Citi AAdvantage Business Card Limited Time 75K Bonus Miles Offer
The Citi AAdvantage Business Card is offering an elevated bonus of 75,000 AAdvantage miles. This is a huge offer on an excellent card.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Aer Lingus A330 Business Class: Pleasant But Unmemorable Journey
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Aer Lingus A330 Business Class: Pleasant But Unmemorable Journey
Aer Lingus' A330 business class is a pleasant and well rounded experience, but doesn't really shine in any particular way.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Maximizing The Amex Platinum Card $600 Hotel Credit: Here’s My Strategy
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Maximizing The Amex Platinum Card $600 Hotel Credit: Here's My Strategy
The Amex Platinum Card offers a $600 annual hotel credit. Here's how I go about maximizing the value of this useful perk.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Massive Capital One Venture X Business Up To 400K Bonus Miles Welcome Offer
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Massive Capital One Venture X Business Up To 400K Bonus Miles Welcome Offer
The Capital One Venture X Business is offering a massive welcome bonus of up to 400K miles. Here's everything you need to know.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Beond Airlines Plans Global Expansion, New Beond America Subsidiary
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Beond Airlines Plans Global Expansion, New Beond America Subsidiary
All-business class carrier Beond Airlines has huge global growth plans, including setting up a subsidiary in the United States.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Aer Lingus Suspends Pilot For Denying Non-Union Crew Business Class Seats
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Aer Lingus Suspends Pilot For Denying Non-Union Crew Business Class Seats
Aer Lingus has suspended a captain after he refused to seat non-union flight attendants in business class on an empty plane.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Josh Cahill Wants To Interview Me, Tells Me To Put My Money Where My Mouth Is
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Josh Cahill Wants To Interview Me, Tells Me To Put My Money Where My Mouth Is
Controversial vlogger Josh Cahill wants to "interview" me, and confront me with evidence that I don't think exists. Huh?!?
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November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus, Earn $50 Or 5K Points
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus, Earn $50 Or 5K Points
Rakuten is offering a $50 bonus to new members. Here's how you can earn this bonus with a $50 gift card purchase, which is a great deal.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Dublin Airport’s US Preclearance Facility: Some Things Confused Me
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Dublin Airport's US Preclearance Facility: Some Things Confused Me
Dublin Airport has a Preclearance facility for US-bound flights. However, this one works a bit differently than other ones I've visited.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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My Aer Lingus Flight “Boarded” Really, Really Early… But Why?
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My Aer Lingus Flight "Boarded" Really, Really Early... But Why?
My Aer Lingus flight from Paris boarded way early, for reasons that I can't quite make sense of. Does anyone have a theory?
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November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Logistics Of Traveling With Two Passports (And Dual Citizenship)
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Logistics Of Traveling With Two Passports (And Dual Citizenship)
If you have dual citizenship and therefore have two passports, which passport should you present when traveling? Here's my approach.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Myth: Airlines Always Open Award Seats When Schedule Opens
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Myth: Airlines Always Open Award Seats When Schedule Opens
Do airlines always open at least some saver level award seats when the schedule first opens, or is that a myth? Here's what you should know.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM