Paul Thompson
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Denver, CO, United States
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Flying Business Class on Icelandair: DEN to KEF and CPH
Icelandair markets low-cost flights from the US to Europe with a connection in Reykjavik, and the carrier definitely delivered. The Pros: Comfortable seats and the softest duvet I've ever received on a plane. The Cons: No Saga Lounge at DEN meant spending time in an outdated United lounge. → Read More
On the Final 'Milk Run' of Alaska Airlines' Unique 737 Combi
Among the many unique features of the state of Alaska, it was the only place in the US where you could find the rare 737-400 Combi. We went along for its final, bittersweet ride. → Read More
Facial 'Tokens' Are the Key to the Future of Boarding Planes
Going through security may be the most disliked part of the airport experience. Biometric scanning may turn it into something far more pleasant, although privacy advocates are concerned. → Read More
Here's What It Was Like to Chase the Eclipse in an Airplane
TPG Aviation Correspondent Paul Thompson just flew on Southwest's Eclipse Flight, during which passengers were able to view Monday's total solar sensation. → Read More
How You Can Watch the Great Solar Eclipse From a Plane
Southwest, and other airlines, are offering flights that will allow passengers to view the 2017 total solar eclipse on August 21st from cruising altitude. → Read More
St Helena's Airport Is Finally Getting Airline Service
An extremely isolated island in the South Atlantic has finally received scheduled airline service, after only maritime transportation for centuries. → Read More
Passengers Call 911 During Five-Hour Tarmac Delay
Passengers on two diverted Air Transat flights experienced lengthy and uncomfortable delays on the tarmac in Ottawa, Canada (YOW). → Read More
Boeing Says the World Needs 87 New Airline Pilots Every Day
According to a new report from Boeing, the airline industry will need 637,000 new pilots by 2036. → Read More
Airlines Hit With Major Fees for Passenger Rights Violations
The US Department of Transportation has slapped American, Delta and Frontier with large fines for violating passenger rights in a variety of ways. → Read More
Miami Is Becoming a Major Airline Connectivity Hub
Miami is well on its way to becoming a top player for international connecting passengers. Let's take a look at some of the hub's newest flight options. → Read More
7 Best Apps for Aviation Geeks
Consider yourself an AvGeek? Then you need these apps, from FlightRadar24 to Windy, on your phone. → Read More
Some Retiring Southwest 737s Will Become Firefighting Tankers
Six former Southwest Airlines Boeing 737s have been purchased to be converted into aerial firefighting jets. → Read More
Could a Proposed Texas Bullet Train Threaten Airlines?
One company's looking to build a bullet train with service between Dallas and Houston, with a journey time of just 90 minutes each way. → Read More
JetBlue Dedicates Aircraft to New York's Finest
NYC-based JetBlue dedicated a specially painted Airbus A320 to the New York Police Department. → Read More
China and Russia Collaborate on New Wide-Body Passenger Jet
China and Russia have announced a joint venture to build a wide-body commercial jet that aims to compete with popular Airbus and Boeing planes. → Read More
How Gogo's Working to Make In-Flight Wi-Fi Not Suck
TPG caught up with Gogo's EVP Anand Chari to discuss upcoming improvements to its in-flight Wi-Fi offering. → Read More
Review: Condor (767-300ER) Business, Frankfurt to Seattle
Condor, a little-known airline that's part of the Thomas Cook Group in Europe, made a great option for flying home from the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. The pros: great food and excellent service comparable to that of a flight in Qatar's business class. The cons: no Wi-Fi, outdated seats and limited IFE options. → Read More
Engine Issues Are Forcing Some Airlines to Choose Less-Efficient Planes
Due to issues with the Pratt & Whitney Pure Power 1100G engine, some airlines are switching A320neo orders to less energy-efficient configurations. → Read More
China's Largest Jet Makes Successful First Flight
China's first domestically developed and produced aircraft — the COMAC C919 — made a successful first flight on Friday, in Shanghai. → Read More
The GermFalcon Promises to Sanitize the Nasty Surfaces on Your Flights
With zero regulatory oversight to the meals we're served on planes, an orthopedic surgeon has invented a brilliant way to sanitize the surfaces we touch when we fly. → Read More