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Delta Air Lines is once again upgrading the onboard experience — this time, with a brand-new domestic first-class seat.For years, the forward cabin on single-aisle planes crisscrossing the country has largely looked the same. Domestic first class is usually outfitted with recliners in a 2-2 configuration, with more space, increased pitch and larger tray tables for those seated in the pointy end of the plane.Over the last five years, the Atlanta-based carrier has rolled out new cabins for its international wide-body jets, including all-suite business-class pods and snazzy premium economy recliners, which are some of the best among the U....

Today, June 1, marks a new chapter for JetBlue. The airline has long offered one of the top domestic business class products, even landing JetBlue a major win in the TPG Awards. Now, with Tuesday’s update, Mint just became world-class, ready to compete with some of the very best.With its next-generation product now flying, the airline is officially ready for its long-haul debut. For now, you’ll find JetBlue’s latest and greatest hopping between New York-JFK and Los Angeles (LAX), but it’s scheduled to begin crossing the Atlantic soon, when the airline begins flying its latest Mint suite to London this summer....

01 of 14 Make a Mini Top Hat Tiny hats in Victorian styles are a steampunk style that is gaining new interest with the release of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. You can make a mini top hat that rivals the Mad Hatter’s designs with this simple tutorial. Here’s what you’ll need: Cereal boxScrap fabric or feltmasking tapeTwo bowls, small and medium sizedScissors Measuring tapeSmall hair combA hot glue gun or Fabric glueNeedle & thread...

Norse Atlantic Airways wants to make it cheaper to get to Europe — a lot cheaper.It’s attempting what its predecessors have so far failed to accomplish: a sustainable business model offering deeply discounted, no-frills transatlantic flights.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletterI just spent a mere $129 for the airline’s inaugural flight from the U.S. — its June 14 departure from New York’s John F....

A-plane, B-plane, seaplane.A terrible joke. I know, and I’m sorry (not that sorry).I’ve always thought seaplanes were exceptionally cool, ever since I was a little kid in Brooklyn watching them leaving and approaching the East River.There’s just something exceptionally fun about seeing a plane flying low carrying pontoons that are almost as big as the fuselage itself, with the ability to go where other aircraft can’t, with a unique mix of grace and clumsy awkwardness....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each Sunday, we round up the top deals you might have missed on TPG this week. From flight deals to limited-time bonus offers, here’s what you need to know.Free Round-Trip Biz Tickets to TurkeyPhoto courtesy of Crystal Cruises.This week Editor-at-Large Zach Honig announced that he would be giving away an awesome Turkey vacation package to Miles Away listeners....

It looks like the cruise industry’s recent pullback from the Baltics will continue into 2023.With the war in Ukraine showing no signs of ending anytime soon, Oceania Cruises this week became the first major cruise line to cancel a wide swath of 2023 sailings to the Baltics — trips that in a normal year would revolve around a stop at the Russian port of St. Petersburg. Industry watchers expect more lines to follow in Oceania’s wake as Russia remains a destination that neither cruise lines nor their customers want to touch....

Jump to Recipe As a side dish, or a component to the meal, these refried black beans are a delicious part of any meal! Regardless of whether you are looking to keep your calories low, eating around dietary restrictions, or just want to enjoy some tasty refried black beans…you will love this quick and easy version! Enjoy these easy refried black beans - absolutely quick & delicious! Jump to:🥘 Ingredients 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes 🌮 More Taco Night Recipes 📋 Recipe...

01 of 07 Retro Color: How-to Tie Dye Instructions How-to Tie Dye Instructions. Rain Blanken Feelin’ groovy? In tie-dye, you aren’t just limited to t-shirts. You can tie-dye socks, shorts…even underwear. Tie dye is a fun party project that can be completed outside in the summer, or indoors. Follow these steps to get in on the boho trend without spending the bucks. You Will Need A white T-shirt: Cotton fibers and any other cellulose (plant) fiber garment will work great, and so will silk....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While traveling to Chile with my mom last month, an airport etiquette question came up when I was given TSA PreCheck while she had to wait it out in the regular security line. At my mom’s urging, I went through the quicker line, but a similar conundrum came up on last week’s trip to Italy where I had Global Entry and could bypass the immigration line at JFK while my friends could not....

This snickerdoodle mug cake is a sweet single-serving dessert that can be baked in the microwave in mere minutes! It is a moist vanilla cake layered with sweet cinnamon sugar that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Treat yourself with a snickerdoodle mug cake today! Easy Microwave Snickerdoodle Mug Cake Mug cakes are insanely popular for a variety of reasons. They are quick, easy, and have endless flavor possibilities (check out my list of tasty mug cake recipes)....

Spirit Airlines shareholders approved the proposed merger with JetBlue on Wednesday, marking the next major phase of the saga over Spirit’s future.The vote came three months after shareholders effectively rejected a proposed merger with fellow ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines.JetBlue first made an unsolicited offer for Spirit in April, setting off a protracted battle with Frontier as both airlines sought to acquire Spirit.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partner.When we first learned that the Citi Prestige would be adding some new benefits, chipping away at some others and reopening to new applicants, the rough timeline for the card being relaunched was “January.“Well, it’s Jan. 31 and scarcely a day’s passed this month where we haven’t received questions on just when the card would once again be available....

At TPG we like to push the envelope and strive to create an even better future for our content, readers and emerging digital tools.But sometimes, a key component of a bright future comes from the solid foundation of the past.And in this case, we are thrilled to announce the return of TPG’s original managing editor, Eric Rosen, to the full-time editorial roster at The Points Guy. Eric is returning to TPG as a director of content, initially overseeing the site’s credit card team....

Adams, Tennessee, in 1817 was the site of one of the most well-known hauntings in American history - so well known that it eventually caught the attention and then the involvement of a future president of the United States. Known as The Bell Witch, the strange and often violent poltergeist activity that provoked fear and curiosity in the small farming community has remained unexplained for nearly 200 years and is the inspiration for many fictional ghost stories....

Putting pool English on a ball is a very difficult move that even professional players try to avoid. Pool English is when a cue ball is hit in a way that gives it side spin, also called English. English can also happen when a ball hits another ball or rail. Here are 10 of the most common mistakes made when attempting to use pool English and how you can avoid them....

When it comes to motorcycle history, nostalgia isn’t just a romantic notion—it’s a feeling that’s captured in several models you can buy straight from the showroom. These 10 motorcycles may be inspired by old-school rides (and some are actually direct descendants of decades-old platforms), but their reliability and factory warranties make them alluring alternatives to classic motorcycles. 01 of 10 BMW R nineT ($14,995) BMW The BMW R nineT has classic Beemer cues, including a horizontally-opposed 1,170cc “boxer” engine and shaft drive, but this retro ride adds modern touches like ABS and spoked wheels....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update: The current sign-up bonus for the Amtrak Guest Rewards World MasterCard is 12,000 points after spending $500 in the first 3 months, 2 points per dollar spent on Amtrak, and one point per dollar on everything else.Amtrak Guest Rewards launched a little promo where members who link their Facebook accounts to their Amtrak Guest Rewards accounts will earn a 100-point bonus....

The Royalton Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort & Casino is an Autograph Collection property in the Dominican Republic. As one of five all-inclusive Marriott options there, including the nearby TPG-reviewed Royalton Chic, is the Royalton Punta Cana the best choice for your next stay?It’s a massive property for the whole family with plenty of activities, action and dining options. Here are seven things you should know before booking a stay.Ready to book or just looking?...

School uniforms—some love them and some hate them. There seems to be a big rift between school uniform supporters and those against school uniforms. So what’s the deal? Let’s look at some of the reasons those who oppose wearing a school uniform say it isn’t a good idea. 01 of 05 Wearing a Uniform Limits Self-Expression Mitch Diamond/Photolibrary/Getty Images The most common argument against school uniforms is that they limit personal expression....