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Also: How to visit one of TPG's favorite Caribbean hotels using points and miles [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Jan 18, 2023 BEHIND THE SCENES Airplanes are wondrous machines, almost magical if you ask me, that help us get to beautiful destinations near and far. But the reality is that behind every plane you fly on, thousands of people around the world spent thousands of hours on its creation — from building the biggest and smallest parts of that plane to assembly and rigorous safety inspections. And if you’ve ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes, [TPG recently got a tour of Boeing’s factory in Charleston, South Carolina]( where it builds 787 Dreamliners. Did you know Boeing even has special wide-body planes to deliver aircraft parts to the assembly factory from around the world? Related: [United Airlines orders up to 200 Boeing 787s, setting stage for wide-body fleet renewal]( Once you’ve seen the photos inside the facility and know more about how planes are made, you might be curious about how planes actually work. Here are a few handy articles to help: - [How do airplanes fly?]( - [How fast does an airplane really go?]( - [How to find out everything you ever wanted to know about the plane you're flying on]( Photo by David Slotnick/The Points Guy. Tanner Saunders, Senior Hotels Reporter 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](. TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Amex is opening a swanky new lounge in midtown Manhattan — here's how to get in]( More exciting updates for New York City. [Read more]( [Targeted: Earn 5 points per dollar spent on gas, groceries and internet with Chase cards]( These are targeted offers, meaning not everyone will be eligible. [Read more]( [Alaska changes upgrade windows; all American elites eligible for first-class upgrades]( Let's unpack all the changes you need to know. [Read more]( [8 cabin locations on cruise ships you should definitely avoid]( Don't get stuck in one of these areas. [Read more]( [How to visit 1 of TPG's favorite Caribbean hotels using points and miles]( St. Kitts is famous for its blissful beaches, lush landscapes, rich cultural heritage and low-key island vibes. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [United deal: Fly abroad with $75 off economy fares and $250 off Polaris fares]( 2 [The 8 best destinations to visit in February]( 3 [After an epic meltdown, is it still smart to book with Southwest Airlines?]( 4 [Why you might pay more for your hotel than your tickets and flights for Super Bowl LVII]( 5 [6 easy strategies I use to earn over 500,000 points and miles a year]( 6 [Credit card comparison: United Club Infinite Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve]( 7 [Save on streaming this year with these credit card perks]( 8 [Everything you need to know about Capital One's new rapid rebooking feature]( 9 [The ultimate guide to choosing a cruise ship cabin]( 10 [British Airways' Club Suites don't disappoint: On board a retrofitted 777 from London to New York]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](mailto:tpg@thepointsguy.com) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [update your preferences]( or [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 2023