Ben Schlappig

New York, United States

Founder and Writer at One Mile at a Time

Blogger. Airline, hotel, and loyalty program expert. Love A380s, jetlag, dogs, dirty martinis, and crime shows.

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Articles

Did American Deny Boarding To Family For Being Jewish? Or Just For Being Late?

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

There’s a video going viral of a family reportedly being denied boarding on an American flight, with the father suspecting that this only happened because they were Jewish. Is there any truth to that, or what’s really going on here? A man took to Twitter/X to share his experience flying with his wife and three kids on American.
Trump Ends Ban On Supersonic Flights Over United States Land

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

Is supersonic commercial aviation one step closer to becoming a reality in the United States? Well, at least one major barrier standing in the way of it is being lifted…On Friday, June 6, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order, instructing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to end its ban on supersonic flight over United States land.
United Shuts Down Starlink Wi-Fi Due To Pilot Radio Interference

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

United Airlines recently began the process of installing Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, starting with United Express aircraft. Unfortunately this project has hit a minor roadblock, which will have implications for some passengers over the coming weeks, as reported by Zach Griff. So far, United has installed Starlink Wi-Fi on roughly two dozen Embraer E175s, operated by United’s regional subsidiaries.
Is The Amex Business Platinum Worth The Annual Fee? How To Decide...

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

Link: Apply now for The Business Platinum Card® from American ExpressThe Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review) is a popular business card. The card has a $695 annual fee (Rates & Fees), which is of course on the steep side. Often people will wonder if the card is worth that amount of money. There’s no “one size fits all” answer, so in this post, I want to talk about how I’d go about deciding. The way I view it, there’s not just one question here.
Europe Flight Delay Compensation Reform Coming, And It's Bad News

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies in the world when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. This policy is known as EC261 (often referred to as EU261), and it entitles consumers to compensation in the range of €250-600 in the event of operational disruptions. For over a decade now, since 2014, this policy has remained unchanged, which has been great for consumers.
Washington National Airport Closing For Trump's Army Birthday Parade

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

If you’re scheduled to travel through Washington National Airport (DCA) next Saturday (in a little over a week), you may want to reconsider your plans…On Saturday, June 14, 2025, there will be a big parade in Washington DC, to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday, coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday. The celebration is scheduled to include flights by 50 Army helicopters above a military parade with tanks and troops.
Riyadh Air Expected To Order Airbus A350-1000 As Flagship Aircraft

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

In the coming weeks, Riyadh Air is expected to place a huge aircraft order, for what will ultimately be the carrier’s flagship aircraft. Airline startup Riyadh Air is expected to launch operations in late 2025, as Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new carrier, connecting Riyadh (RUH) to the world. The company has huge growth plans, and so far has ordered up to 72 Boeing 787-9s, and up to 60 Airbus A321neos.
Condor A320 Operates 32-Hour Journey To Nowhere, With Five Landings

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

It’s not unusual to see aircraft divert due to inclement weather, causing passengers to arrive at their destination late. However, a recent Condor flight to Greece ended up landing at five airports over the course of 32 hours, only for the plane and passengers to end up exactly where they started. A dramatic day of Condor flying from Zurich to HeraklionThis incident happened on May 24, 2025, and involves Condor flight DE1234, which was operated by an Airbus A320 with the registration code D-AICA.
Oops: American Flies Wrong Boeing 787 To Italy, Causing Diversion

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

“Folks, this is your captain speaking. I’m sorry to say, we unfortunately need to divert, as we realized the plane we’ve been flying across the Atlantic all night isn’t actually authorized to land at our destination airport…” That’s gotta be awkward, but that’s basically what happened, per a fascinating scoop by @xJonNYC. American operates a seasonal daily flight between Philadelphia (PHL) and Naples (NAP), AA780, operated by a Boeing 787-8.
Cool: SWISS Debuts "Alpine Essence" Signature Cocktail

3 weeks ago | onemileatatime.com | Ben Schlappig

It’s always fun when airlines introduce signature drinks, so I think we have to give a shoutout to SWISS, for its newest offering…SWISS will soon be adding a first-ever own-creation cocktail to its onboard drink list. The drink is called the “SWISS Alpine Essence,” and here’s how it’s described:The drink has been jointly developed with award-winning bartender Sarah Madritsch and Zurich’s IGNIV by Andreas Caminada Bar.