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There’s something thrilling about flying the world’s longest flight, even if it means sitting in a metal tube for 19 straight hours.Ever since Singapore Airlines launched a new nonstop flight from New York to Singapore during the pandemic, I’ve been eager to fly it. That’s because the route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is now the world’s longest.Previously, that title went to Singapore’s nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)....

Alaska Airlines has officially become the first U.S. airline to offer digital bag tags for checked luggage.The Seattle-based carrier announced on Wednesday that it successfully debuted an electronic bag tag device in partnership with Dutch company Bagtag. At launch, these electronic bag tags are being sent to 2,500 Alaska MileagePlan elite members for the first round of testing.Eligible elites who will receive a bag tag are those who have traveled in the last 12 months, checked at least one bag and were among the first to register to use the device....

There’s troubling news from Alaska’s Mileage Plan frequent flyer program.The Seattle-based airline appears to be gearing up to launch dynamically priced awards for American Airlines flights. Alaska added a new disclaimer to its website this weekend, which states that:“Effective March 1, 2022, while the current award prices will continue to be available, note that award pricing on American Airlines flights in the US and Canada may vary depending on demand.“Until now, Alaska has priced American flights booked with miles according to the Alaska award chart....

This grilled filet mignon is incredibly quick and easy to make and tastes like it just came from a 5-star restaurant! The meat is first seared over high heat and then allowed to finish grilling over indirect heat until perfectly cooked. Let the steaks rest for a few minutes and then enjoy your tender and flavorful meal! Easy Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe There’s something about firing up the grill that just puts me in a great mood....

Jump to Recipe These make ahead Christmas breakfast ideas are the perfect way to save precious time on Christmas morning! Each of these recipes can be prepared in advance so you can enjoy the holiday with your family. Some dishes may need to be popped in the oven and some are ready to eat as-is! Christmas Breakfasts You Can Make In Advance Ah, Christmas morning. The tree is decorated, the presents are wrapped, and the kids are waking you up earlier than you’d hoped....

These Thanksgiving pie recipes include classic and unique desserts that will make an excellent addition to your holiday dinner spread! Try out a traditional recipe for pumpkin pie, an old-fashioned pecan pie, or go with something totally new like a pumpkin chiffon pie. With so many pies to choose from, you’ll want to keep baking right into the new year! Best Pies For Thanksgiving Dinner Some people say the best thing about Thanksgiving is the turkey, some say the side dishes....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Through Sept. 30, 2022, you can earn either 25 or 50 AAdvantage miles per dollar when donating between $25 and $10,000 to Stand Up to Cancer. Better yet, American Airlines is matching up to $1,000,000 in donations, doubling the effect of your donated funds.Get points and miles coverage like this delivered to your inbox by signing up for TPG’s daily newsletter....

With nearly 90 million Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19, many people are beginning to plan their first trips since the onset of the pandemic.Google says that searches for hotels reached a 10-year high this April, spurred by eager vacationers and the rapid reopening of major tourist destinations all over the world.Searches for terms such as “where can I travel” and “travel restrictions by country” have also been popular. To meet this demand, Google is launching several new tools to help travelers track restrictions, plan road trips and get inspired....

The ready position in volleyball is a general positioning of the body that enables a player to be physically prepared and in good position to react to an upcoming play. In a proper volleyball ready position, the knees are bent, the hands are out in front of the player at waist level and just outside the knees, and the player’s weight is balanced forward. It’s important that the player’s weight is balanced forward on the body because this will help the player gain momentum....

At some point or other you are going to encounter people who want to argue with you about being gay. Maybe they are claiming that gay sex is “gross.” Or that gay marriage is unnatural. Possibly they want to convince you that same sex parents are bad for kids and gay parenting should be banned, or they feel that you must be convinced that your sexual orientation is a choice. So how do you deal with these blowhards who seem to think it is fun to get down in the mud about something that may be not be a personal or emotional issue for them, but sure is for you?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Express’ Seattle and Las Vegas Centurion lounges will soon close for renovation.“The Seattle Centurion Lounge will be temporarily closed for a short period in March as we renovate and improve the space,” American Express’ website states.“The Centurion Lounge at Las Vegas International Airport will be temporarily closed for a short period starting on January 14, 2019, as we work to upgrade and improve the space,” an American Express spokesperson said....

The aria “Voi Che Sapete Che Cosa E Amor” is from “The Marriage of Figaro,” one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most famous operas. This comic opera was first performed in Vienna in 1786, and continues the story of “The Barber of Seville.” Mozart the Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Jan. 27, 1756—Dec.5, 1791) was already a well-known composer by the time he met the Italian librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte in 1785. Together, they adapted the storyline of “The Barber of Seville,” a popular opera of the era, to create “The Marriage of Figaro....

These melting moments are a soft, buttery, and scrumptious twist on a shortbread cookie that’s perfect for your Christmas baking! Plus, they only need a handful of ingredients! These sweet treats are so soft and tender that they will literally melt in your mouth! Easy Melting Moments Cookies I love sweet, buttery shortbread cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth tender! My melting moments are aptly named because they really are just that!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Just in time for a debate on whether the US economy would go off the fiscal cliff, I was invited to appear on CNBC’s “Street Signs” to discuss ways frequent flyers could avoid the elite status cliff with last-minute elite mileage tips, why top-tier elite status is so important, as well as credit card bonus and spending strategies....

Jump to Recipe This hearty Prime Rib Ragu is a delicious take on the classic Italian ragù alla bolognese featuring tender chunks of perfectly roasted prime rib! A low and slow simmer brings all of the fantastic flavors together for a perfect prime rib pasta dinner that the whole family will love! Delicious Italian ragu bolognese is even more amazing with tender chunks of perfectly roasted prime rib! Deliciously Hearty Prime Rib Ragu Indulge in my hearty Prime Rib Ragu, an Italian dish that takes the classic “alla Bolognese” to a new level!...

Jump to Recipe Slow cooker boneless leg of lamb is an elegant and satisfying meal perfect for special occasions, while also being easy enough to make just because! Lightly seasoned and seared boneless leg of lamb is slow-cooked in a rich, intensely flavorful broth with potatoes until it’s mouth-watering, succulent, and tender! Lamb cooked to tender perfection right in your crockpot! You’ll love how the slow cooker makes the leg of lamb so irresistibly tender!...

It was 50 years ago, June 18, 1971, that Southwest Airlines made its first flight. Departing Dallas Love Field (DAL) in a Boeing 737-200 bound for Houston Intercontinental (IAH), the passengers on board would have had little sense of how much the dinky little startup they were flying would change the airline industry.Yet now, 50 years later, as Southwest and other airlines recover from the worst crisis in the history of commercial aviation, the impact of the once-upstart carrier is reflected every time we take to the air in the United States, regardless of the airline we’re flying that day....

America’s largest domestic airline warned Wednesday that a rising number of COVID-19 cases is starting to hurt its business.Southwest Airlines “has recently experienced a deceleration in close-in bookings,” the company noted in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Southwest said that was paired with “an increase in close-in trip cancellations in August 2021.” The airline blamed the recent rise in COVID-19 cases associated with the delta variant.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

A night at the TWA Hotel — one of TPG’s favorite spots for planespotting — getting more expensive, at least if you want to use the pool.The JFK airport hotel will now charge guests up to $50 per person to make a reservation at its famous rooftop pool and observation deck, one of the signature attractions of the hotel.(Photo by Phillip Reed/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)The TWA Hotel tells TPG they first added a fee for paying guests to use the pool last summer, after adding a fee for non-guests the summer prior....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Shinola Detroit is a company that’s been making headlines lately – and not just for its watches and leather goods. During this year’s Oscar ceremony, packed with commercials for Rolex watches, a different brand was surprisingly brought to the stage.“Shinola watches, unbelievable! They’re saving Detroit!” said “Green Book” director Peter Farrelly as he accepted the award for best original screenplay....