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Showing up to the airport only to learn that your flight would be operated by a Boeing 737 MAX wasn’t the holiday surprise some Tuesday travelers were hoping for.“Oh gosh, this is bad news,” one flyer exclaimed after learning that the flight he was about to board — American Airlines Flight 718 from Miami (MIA) to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — would be operated by the MAX. That came as Fort Worth-based American became the first domestic airline to restart flights on Boeing’s beleaguered jet on Tuesday....

Hunan chicken is pieces of chicken, lightly coated and fried, then tossed in a sauce that is slightly sweet, savory, and has a touch of heat! The deep-fried chicken pieces are combined with fresh vegetables for a perfectly balanced stir-fry dinner! It’s a speedy and easy dinner that your family will love! Easy Hunan Chicken When it comes to spicy, our daughter, Lauren, can handle quite a bit of spiciness in her food, considering she is just shy of ten years old....

Jump to RecipeOur super soft Classic Sugar Cookies are always the hit of the holidays! This is our best and favorite of all sugar cookie recipes for being super easy to mix up, easy to work with when rolling and cutting out shapes, and holding their shape when baked! Our Classic Sugar Cookies recipe is the best ever at holding their shape and being super easy to roll out for perfect cut out sugar cookies!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.¡Viva México! Whether it’s “Beach, please” for you or foodie paradise calling your name, you can now squeeze in a weekend getaway to Mexico’s most sought-over vacation spots for less than the cost of the average domestic one-way flight.The cheapest fares originate out of Texas; Houston and San Antonio, specifically.Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel tipsSome of these fares may book into basic economy, which means different things to different airlines, but often means you may not have free use of the overhead bins for a carry-on bag....

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 here.Last week, I posted about the launch of two lucrative new sign-up offers on both versions (one with an annual fee and one without) of Barclaycard’s Arrival card that are shaking things up in the fixed-value travel point sphere.The Barclaycard Arrival World Elite Mastercard – With $89 Annual Fee waived for the first year comes with 40,000 bonus miles (~$400) if you make $1,000 or more in purchases in the first 90 days after account opening and earns 2X miles on all purchases....

Jump to Recipe We love meatloaf recipes around here. So I’ve gathered up my favorites that will make for an easy and flavorful dinner! This list has a type of meatloaf for everyone! Including old-school classic meatloaf recipes, a few copycat restaurant favorites, plus many other different variations! Different Meatloaf Recipes There’s nothing that screams home-cooking like meatloaf. Everyone grew up with at least one family member making their famous signature meatloaf....

Evander ‘The Real Deal’ Holyfield had a career to remember that saw him become the first world cruiserweight champion to become heavyweight champion at the time. Here’s a run through his fight by fight career record as a prizefighter. Total Pro Record - 44 Wins, 10 Losses, 2 Draw, 1 No Contest, 29 Knockouts 1984 Nov. 15 – Lionel Byarm, New York, W 6 1985 Jan. 20 – Eric Winbush, Atlantic City, W 6Mar....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re lucky enough to be targeted for credit card offers under the “Just for you/selected for you” section of the Chase website, you may be able to sign up for personal credit cards even if you don’t meet all of Chase’s normal application restrictions. And now, as Doctor of Credit reports, it looks like that ability has extended to Chase business credit cards....

If you love card games, hate to lose money, and are looking for some adult fun, then one of these free online strip poker sites might just be a winner. Hold ‘Em, Strip ’em Texas Hold ‘Em is the name of the game on this site. Choose your opponent from dozens of models, based on player rating and ability. This free strip poker game gives you $250 to wager. The game ends when one player goes bust or loses (“strips”) four times....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A current IHG offer is encouraging members to travel in the UK and stay at properties that are new to the IHG brand. Specifically, when you register for the promotion and spend two nights at any of the nine eligible properties, you’ll get a free night (room rate only) at one of more than 5,000 IHG hotels worldwide....

Pretzels are a fantastic, well-loved appetizer or snack that is perfect for feeding a group of friends or just enjoying yourself! They are easy to make and are just as delicious as an authentic German pretzel! Plus, they will be ready to eat in under an hour. Homemade Pretzels Recipe These easy homemade pretzels are a real treat that your whole family will love! The dough only spends 10 minutes resting before you’re ready to twist them!...

Good news for World of Hyatt fans: The program recently welcomed several new Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties into its portfolio.Ever since Hyatt and SLH announced a partnership several years ago, properties around the world have been added to the group at a consistent clip. Earlier this year, 12 SLH properties were added as Hyatt partner hotels.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletterNow, as of today, there are an additional 20 SLH hotels joining the World of Hyatt portfolio, which means World of Hyatt members can book paid and award rates at SLH properties....

If you’ve ever watched even a single episode of “The Price Is Right,” you’ve seen some of the custom-made T-shirts that contestants or entire groups of potential contestants wear on the show. These shirts feature quirky, funny sayings about the show, the host, the games or the models. If you’re attending a taping of the show and hope to be a contestant, you might want to start thinking about creating your own shirts to wear....

UNESCO World Heritage site Machu Picchu has a new company aiding in making it even more wheelchair accessible. The destination, which is roughly 600 years old, is essentially a must-see when visiting Peru, however, the options for visiting for those in a wheelchair have been limited in the past to just two companies: Accessible Travel Peru and Inka Wheelchair Tours.The company behind the latest accessibility undertaking at Machu Picchu is Wheel the World, which was founded by two Chilean friends....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are many ways to fast-track your progress toward hotel elite status — be it with credit cards or through promotional offers. However, one of the most popular ways is to take advantage of a status match or challenge, where you utilize status with one program to earn status with another.Today, one of the major hotel loyalty programs is out with a new status challenge program....

Roasted bone marrow is rich, decadent, and perfect for spreading onto bread or toast for a mouthwatering appetizer! This dish is so incredibly buttery and flavorful that it is hard to believe how easy it is to prepare. Trust me, everyone will be impressed with this recipe! Roasted Marrow Bones Recipe If you’ve never tried bone marrow before, you need to add it to your must-try list! It is incredibly flavorful, melts like butter, and is perfect for schmearing onto your favorite bread!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Alaska Airlines is partnering with surf forecasting site Surfline to offer some “swell” deals to and from Hawaii. The airline will discount up to 30% off flights to and from Hawaii based on the height of forecasted waves around the islands. If you don’t find yourself near a beach often, I’ll make it simpler: The bigger the wave, the bigger the discount....

Update: This card is no longer open to new applications. Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each month in his column “The Critical Points,” TPG Senior Points and Miles Contributor Richard Kerr presents his opinion on a loyalty program, card product or recent news that he believes is overlooked, unsung or the result of groupthink taking mass opinion in a direction with which he doesn’t agree....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each week in his column “The Critical Points,” TPG Loyalty and Engagement Editor Richard Kerr presents his opinion on a loyalty program, card product or recent news that he believes is overlooked, unsung or the result of groupthink taking mass opinion in a direction with which he doesn’t agree. His goal is not necessarily to convince you to agree with his position but rather to induce critical thought for each of the topics and positions he covers....