Ethan Klapper
The Points Guy
Houston, TX, United States
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6 incredible facts about the Boeing 777
This is why the Boeing 777 took the industry by storm and set new technological milestones. → Read More
How fast does an airplane really go?
Here is a breakdown of the factors that affect an airplane's speed. → Read More
Inside the Gulfstream G700, a $75 million private jet that can fly from New York to India
Gulfstream is out with a new flagship model that it hopes to certify with the Federal Aviation Administration in the coming months. → Read More
Sun Country announces 15 summer routes as it seeks to be lower-cost alternative to Delta
Sun Country Airlines is making big plans for next summer. → Read More
United executive acknowledges carrier’s catering shortfalls, promises better meals
Ask any United Airlines frequent flyer what could be improved about the airline, and chances are that the food will be among the top complaints. → Read More
Breeze Airways says international route announcement to come in 'near future'
The blue planes of Breeze Airways could soon be touching down on foreign soil. An executive from the ultra-low-cost startup said Wednesday that the carrier w... → Read More
DOT gets more airlines to pay up, announces $600 million in passenger refunds
The Department on Monday announced it had compelled the six airlines to pay more than $600 million total in refunds that had stacked up during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Growing Avelo adds Raleigh-Durham base, unveils 6 new Florida routes
Avelo Airlines is growing in a big way at North Carolina's Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). → Read More
Send raft-equipped planes to help reduce Florida flight delays, Buttigieg tells airlines
Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has some requests for airlines. → Read More
Delta pilots vote to authorize a strike — but don't worry about a disruption (yet)
Delta Air Lines' pilots have resoundingly voted to authorize a strike — but don't worry just yet about your upcoming reservations. → Read More
United’s inaugural touches down in Brisbane, Australia — here’s what it was like in Polaris business class
United Airlines has touched down at its third destination in Australia. → Read More
With new Brisbane route, United underscores importance of its new partner, Virgin Australia
Among U.S. carriers, United Airlines has a long history in Australia, and on Friday, it will open a new chapter. → Read More
United Express operator takes first step toward adding crowd-pleasing Embraer E175s
There could soon be a new United Express operator flying the popular Embraer 175 regional jet. → Read More
Doubling down on the MAX: Alaska Airlines orders 52 more 737 aircraft
Alaska Airlines has staked its future on the Boeing 737 MAX — and on Wednesday, placed a large order for more of the jets. → Read More
My trip to AvGeek paradise: Visiting Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Center
Cruising at 25,000 feet above Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, I was fulfilling a lifelong bucket list item: sitting in the captain's seat of a jet. → Read More
Avelo will be only airline to fly from Delaware with 5 new Wilmington routes, crew base
Delaware is currently the only state without commercial air service — but not for long. → Read More
Alaska Airlines pilots ratify new contract — and get significant pay raises
The pilots, represented by their union, the Air Line Pilots Association, voted to ratify a tentative agreement that will give some members as much as a 23% wage increase, depending on years of service. → Read More
Lufthansa unveils stunning new first-class and business-class seats
Lufthansa's decade-old premium cabins are finally getting a refresh — and it looks like the wait was worth it. → Read More
FAA confirms AirTags are allowed in checked bags as Lufthansa backs off purported ban
The FAA confirmed to TPG that AirTags are allowed in checked bags and are not considered a safety hazard. → Read More
First look: Delta unveils new Sky Club and T5 gates at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Chicago's O'Hare Airport might be the hometown hub of United Airlines and a major hub for American Airlines — but that doesn't mean that Delta Air Lines isn't investing in the Windy City. → Read More