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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Back in 2016, American Airlines detailed plans to renovate its network of Admirals Clubs, and the first refreshed locations opened later that year. Naturally, while hubs have been a priority as well, it’s a bit more challenging to renovate the largest and most popular lounges in the system.Now, following the opening of its first Miami International Airport (MIA) Flagship Lounge in 2017, AA has completed renovating its adjacent Admirals Club as well, offering more generous access policies than the international biz lounge around the corner....

It’s been a difficult pandemic for TAP Air Portugal, as it’s been for all airlines that rely on long-haul international travel. However, CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener believes things are finally looking up.Ourmières-Widener, who was appointed in June, will head the airline through what many expect will be the first proper transatlantic summer travel season since COVID-19 brought the world to a halt.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!...

Well, 2020 is almost behind us, and what a year it’s been.Needless to say, the pandemic has caused immeasurable pain and suffering, but with the vaccine on its way, perhaps the end is in sight.Like in years past, below you’ll find my top ten stories from 2020, this year’s travel stats and what’s on the horizon for 2021. And if you want to come along with me for the ride, follow along on Instagram (@_zachgriff)....

United Airlines wants to help you avoid Southwest Airlines’ dreaded “C” boarding group.Yes, you read that correctly.The Chicago-based carrier is launching an unusual ad campaign Thursday, offering up courtesy reminders to Southwest passengers to remember to check in 24 hours before their flights in order to snatch a more desirable boarding group.Travelers can go to NotGroupC.com and get a call from United in time for the check-in window.Want more airline-specific news?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Is Hawaii in your fall and winter travel plans? If not – well, it should be. That’s because we’re seeing unreal deals from around the U.S., such as Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD) and the New York area (EWR and JFK) to Hawaii starting at 10,000 AAdvantage miles one-way or 20,000 miles plus taxes and fees return. Even better, some flights are nonstop....

Flight attendants for U.S. carriers will soon be getting more rest.The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday announced a final rule that will provide flight attendants with at least 10 hours of rest when they’re scheduled for a duty period of 14 hours or less. It’s an increase from the current regulation that requires at least nine hours of rest.“Rest period increase for flight attendants corrects a historical inequity,” acting FAA administrator Billy Nolen said at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) while flanked by flight attendants from the largest U....

Question: An old friend of mine from college contacted me recently, and I just don’t know what to say to her. We were so close, but a few years after we graduated, I got married and right at the same time my friend got dumped. We both thought she would get married first. She had dated her boyfriend all through college, while I was the one who never seemed to have a date....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The TPG Awards ceremony earlier this week was the culmination of months of planning, flights reviews and – of course – voting by you, the readers of The Points Guy. Only a few categories were decided upon by TPG staff. There were two rounds of voting by readers to narrow down nominees and then choose the winners for most categories....

Singapore Airlines is bringing back daily service to its three largest U.S. gateways, an early sign that international travel could be poised for a rebound.The airline’s Singapore service will become daily from New York-JFK, Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) starting Jan. 18, 2021. The flag carrier of Singapore describes the increase as its “most significant U.S. schedule expansion” since the outset of the pandemic.Singapore will also deploy the Airbus A350-900ULR on both the New York and San Francisco routes when the airline moves from its current schedule of several flights per week to daily service....

Going on a first date with someone can be intimidating. If you’ve met on an internet dating site, dating app or through friends, you may know very little about this person, yet you’re expected to sit across from them and make conversation. Yikes! What should you do or say? These 22 first date questions for lesbian dating should help get you started and by the end of the date, you should know if there is enough chemistry to want to see the person again....

Editor’s note: This story has been updated. It was originally published July 14, 2021.Getting a Real ID just got a little bit easier for travelers living in California, as AAA begins a pilot program this month to allow members to skip the lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles, according to a release announcing the partnership.Starting later this month, AAA members can choose from 19 regional auto club locations throughout Southern California to ensure their driver’s license is Real ID-compliant by May 3, 2023, ABC7 reported....

Like Motown and Stax-Volt, the style known as “Philly Soul” was born largely of one label, in this case the city’s own Philadelphia International Records, headed by the songwriting and production team of Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff. The duo first struck gold in the late Sixties on Atlantic, creating such classics as The Soul Survivors’ “Expressway To Your Heart,” The Intruders’ “Cowboys To Girls,” and Jerry Butler’s “Only The Strong Survive....

Avelo Airlines travelers now have an easier way to get through security screening.Effective immediately, TSA PreCheck is now available on Avelo at all 19 of its destinations.This should especially come in handy at some of Avelo’s new destinations in Florida that it serves from New Haven (HVN), Connecticut. Airports like Orlando (MCO) have — at times — been known for long security lines. TSA PreCheck allows pre-cleared, low-risk travelers to use expedited screening lanes, keep liquids and electronics in their bag and keep shoes on....

We’re back with another exciting episode of TPG’s AvGeek video series, Airplane Mode.The series takes you behind the scenes of some of the world’s most incredible aviation experiences, from posh terminals and fancy cabins to test facilities and hangars — showing you things you’ve never seen before.Want more TPG news sent straight to your inbox each morning? Sign up for our daily newsletter.In this episode, I jumped on board Tailwind’s Cessna Caravan seaplane that flies between Boston and New York....

If the winter season has you craving a luxurious, socially distanced beach vacation, look no further than the Caribbean, Mexico or Hawaii.You can experience many of the best warm escapes using points and miles, but the most exclusive properties cater to deep-pocketed travelers.Of the plethora of five-star, non-points resorts dotting the islands around North America, there’s one, in particular, that’s long caught my attention: The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas....

Jump to Recipe This easy baked BBQ sausage recipe is the flavorful fuss-free dinner you didn’t know you were missing from your life! You only need simple 4 ingredients, just mix and pop them in the oven! Serve your baked BBQ sausage with rice, veggies, or both for a hearty weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy! Easy Baked BBQ Sausage Smokey, sticky, tangy, sweet, these baked BBQ sausages have it all!...

Born: 1962 Jeff Dunham Overview: In the course of his career, puppet comedian Jeff Dunham has done the unthinkable: he has proven that a ventriloquist can have huge mainstream success, making him one of the most successful and popular comedians of the 2000s. Often considered one of the Blue Collar Comedians, Dunham and his “suitcase posse” (read: puppets) have sold out clubs and theaters nationwide and released a number of hugely popular stand-up specials, earning Comedy Central its highest ratings in history....

“Bounce” is a golf term referring to the lowest part of the sole of a wedge, that part of the wedge sole that is actually in contact with the ground at address and that causes the front of the sole to be off the ground at address. “Bounce angle” is a measurement, expressed in degrees, of the angle between the leading edge of the sole and that lowest point on the sole....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Altitude Reserve Card from U.S. Bank offers customers an unusual perk — bonus points for mobile wallet purchases — and now Chase is doing the same....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For amazing deals like these, be sure to follow TPG on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and follow our special TPG Alerts twitter feed.Even though political unrest is a factor when it comes to travel to Russia, for those interested in booking some cheap flights to Russia, Delta is offering flights from New York (JFK) to Moscow for $379 round-trip....