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Editor’s note (6/9/2022): This post has been updated with additional information, including fares and upgrade changes.Earlier this year, American Airlines appeared ready to retire first class.The airline started marketing its premium transcon first-class fares as a “Premier” product dubbed “Flagship Business Plus” for a few hours on a mid-January afternoon. It didn’t take long for a FlyerTalk forum to start trending, and aviation blogs to pick up the news.For its part, American denied that any changes were coming....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Icelandic carrier Wow Air has had a tough few months. It’s cut route after route because of a serious cash crunch and went through a failed buyout by Icelandair. The carrier is now working with Indigo Partners (parent company to budget airlines like Frontier and Wizz Air) to keep it afloat with an investment, although a deal hasn’t fully been worked out....

I remember having no problem the first time I asked a guy out. But it was a simple matter because I knew he was gay. But what it I didn’t? You want to ask a guy out but you do not know if he is gay. How should you do it? The answer is very simple: Ask him out without asking him out. Confused? Don’t be. I’ll explain. I’m a fan of developing relationships as friends first (eventually evolving into romantic friendships, then exclusive dating, then more, etc)....

When you enter the headquarters of Avelo Airlines in a glass-walled office building in Houston’s Greenway Plaza neighborhood, you won’t find a sign.In fact, the only indication that this is Avelo’s home is that the walls are painted purple — and that some marketing materials hang in the elevator lobby.For now, there’s no sign with Avelo’s name or logo, but perhaps that’s something CEO Andrew Levy will spring for once the airline posts its first profit....

Jump to Recipe These condensed soup recipes include casseroles, crockpot dishes, and even stuffed peppers that are all made using canned condensed soup! Condensed soup is perfect for adding a creamy and savory element to any gravy or sauce! All of these recipes are filled with bold, rich flavors that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser! The Best Condensed Soup Recipes A good can of condensed soup can bring such a great, creamy element to a dish!...

Black & white cookies, half moons, harlequins, or Amerikaner, no matter what you call these incredible cookies they’re delicious! These jumbo cakey cookies are coated with chocolate icing on one side and vanilla icing on the other which gives them their signature look. Why settle for one flavor when you can have two? Black & White Half Moon Cookies Black & white cookies are jumbo cake-like cookies with thick chocolate icing on one side and thick vanilla icing on the other....

Finding award space to use your hard-earned points and miles can sometimes be challenging, as airlines restrict the number of these seats — especially in premium cabins.But today, one carrier is going in the other direction. British Airways has announced that it’s doubling the number of guaranteed awards on its own flights as of July 28, 2021. This means that, as of that date, you’ll find even more BA seats available using your Avios or any other Oneworld carrier’s loyalty program....

Can the martial arts be classified as a ‘sport’? Not always. That said, athletes tend to gravitate toward them. Such was the case once with a young Malaysian man by the name of Chew Choo Soot. At the age of 15, Soot became interested in weightlifting. But along the way, the martial arts came calling to a great enough extent that years later, he would develop the karate style called Budokan....

This red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting is so delightfully moist and sweet that it is sure to wow all of your guests! You’ll taste hints of vanilla, cocoa, and butter as well as the traditional tangy flavor from the buttermilk! It is a classic cake that everyone knows and loves! Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe Trust me when I say that this is the only red velvet cake recipe you will ever need!...

My baked zucchini fries are rolled in seasoned bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and then baked to delightfully tasty perfection! Soft and crispy, this is a winning combination with the tender zucchini inside the crunchy coating. Pair these with a pesto dipping sauce or ranch dressing for a fantastic flavor combination! Easy Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries These crispy zucchini fries are a wonderful alternative to deep-fried or calorie-dense snacks and sweets....

The main cruise ship dock in Turks and Caicos suffered damage Tuesday as a strengthening Hurricane Fiona roared across the island destination, raising questions about whether and when cruise calls can resume.Videos of the 200-foot-long pier at the Grand Turk Cruise Center on the Turks and Caicos island of Grand Turk posted on social media sites show that pieces of its infrastructure have broken off and washed up on a nearby shore....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For loyal Delta flyers, the carrier’s suite of cobranded American Express cards have long provided options for both earning SkyMiles and enjoying travel benefits at the airport and in flight, which is why Delta credit cards are often popular with both regular and frequent Delta flyers. Cobranded airline cards have been getting more features as of late, so it’s great to see that today, Amex is announcing a host of changes across the entire portfolio of Delta credit cards, adding new perks and adjusting or removing a handful of existing ones....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are a ton of airline co-branded credit cards on the market these days, but some of the most overlooked are the entry level cards with no or low annual fees. TPG contributor Jason Steele takes a look at these cards and examines whether they make sense or whether you should buck up and get the fancier versions that often come laden with valuable perks....

Southwest canceled more than 1,800 flights over the weekend, causing a cascading effect of chaos throughout its network and leaving thousands of passengers stranded around the U.S. and Central America. Many more flights were delayed, and problems continued into Monday.Southwest initially said on Saturday that the delays were caused by a combination of bad weather in Florida and air traffic control delays. The Federal Aviation Administration, which manages air traffic control, said that it did not have any active delays, causing confusion — Southwest later clarified that it was referring to after-effects from the Friday night delays....

The Trump Administration released its proposed 2018 budget for the federal government this morning. The proposals will affect many aspects of how people travel in the US. We’re taking a non-partisan look at the suggestions below:Privatizing Parts of the FAAThe first and most significant change the president has outlined would be shifting the air traffic control function, currently a government run program under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to “an independent, non-governmental organization....

Jaden Smith inspired outrage and support in equal measure after being unveiled as the face of Louis Vuitton’s womenswear. In the 1960s and 70s, men routinely dressed in what would be considered women’s clothing today. In those days, men wore high heels and skirts or sarons. They wore dresses with belts. Fast forward to today, men in hip-hop are starting to challenge gender fashion norms. Gender-fluid style is gradually immersing hip-hop culture....

Starting a business in British Columbia (B.C.) and need to know about business registration? The basic registration procedure is the same, no matter where you live in Canada, but the details are different in each province and territory. This article will guide you through the steps you need to follow to get your new sole proprietorship, partnership or incorporated business legally set up in B.C. Choose a Form of Business Ownership...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the best vacation times of the year fast approaches: Spring Break! And it’s not just about tequila shooters in Cancun or dragging the kids out to Hawaii for a week. The holidays are far behind us and summer is still far ahead, so it’s about time to start thinking about a relaxing trip to break up the long span of spring....