✈ 50 Years of the Boeing 747 in 11 Photos & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Sign up for an all-time high IHG Premier Card 140,000-point bonus [TPG]( Jan 24, 2020 50 YEARS OF THE 747 Back in January 1970, the first-ever commercial Boeing 747 flight took off from New York—JFK, landing a few hours later across the pond at London Heathrow (LHR). It's now [50 years later]( and two versions of the Queen of the Skies continue to fly — airlines [have begun retiring]( the [aging 747-400]( but the[newer 747-8]( should be around for quite some time. Learn all about the original jumbo jet, with: - [Our look back at 50 years of the Boeing 747]( - [A rare look at the one and only SuperTanker]( - [TPG's review of first class on the 747-8]( Like a number of TPG's [aviation geeks]( I've been following the 747's retirement closely, especially after having a chance to sit up in the nose on United's very [last double-decker flight](. And, fortunately, there are still [plenty of opportunities]( for you to fly one, too. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page.]( [Sign up for an all-time high IHG Premier Card 140,000-point bonus]( The [IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card]( is worth considering even if you aren't a frequent InterContinental Hotels Group guest. [Read more]( [Surprise status for lucky American AAdvantage members]( If you complete a fairly small amount of flying you can keep the status until Jan. 31 of next year. [Read more]( [Major FICO changes could be bad news for your credit score]( FICO estimates that roughly 110 million consumers will see a change to their score. [Read more]( [The Air Canada A220 amenity all airlines should add]( From large overhead bins to 19-inch-wide economy seats, there’s lots to love about the new plane. [Read more]( [Shocker: Math proves boarding planes is actually really efficient]( Many airlines are getting at least one thing right about the boarding process. [Read more]( TIP OF THE DAY [You might want to think twice]( before watching an R-rated movie on a plane. News you can use • [Your points and miles checklist for January 2020]( • [Business-class battle: Comparing ANA The Room and Qatar Qsuite]( • [Want to see Yosemite’s famous firefall? Plan to visit in the next few weeks]( • [In need of a refresh: Review of Swiss economy class from Geneva to New York on the A330]( • [Trying to use a benefit I didn’t have — reader mistake story]( • [Volaris adds new routes between U.S. and Mexico]( • [The ultimate guide to Delta Choice Benefits]( • [Credit card review: American Express Business Gold Card]( • [Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia from $387 rt on major airlines]( • [Best business credit cards of 2020]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in]( [mail](mailto:info@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this email because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [thepointsguy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page]( for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2020