David Slotnick

David is a Boston-based business journalist and photographer.

He is a contributing aviation editor for The Points Guy, and previously covered airlines and commercial aviation for Business Insider, reporting on the industry throughout the COVID-19 crisis, as well as on aviation startups, logistics, passenger experience, and breaking news on the beat.

He’s also previously covered the broader travel space, along with the burgeoning market surrounding loyalty rewards points and frequent flyer miles, and worked in healthcare media.

David frequently discusses airlines in broadcast media and has been featured on NPR, CNN, NBC, Sky News, BBC, the Weather Channel and more.

Originally from New York, David earned his bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and his master's from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, UK.

David is a bona fide travel junkie, an avid photographer, and a cocktail enthusiast. He's also a certified paramedic, and can sometimes be found treating patients on an ambulance.

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