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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will meet with airline CEOs on Thursday as concerns persist about operational reliability this summer.The meeting comes at Buttigieg’s request, a source attending the meeting told TPG. The person declined to be identified because they were not authorized to talk publicly about the meeting.“Secretary Buttigieg asked for the meeting because of the high rate of cancellations consumers have experienced, especially during Memorial Day weekend,” the source told TPG....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want 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 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.Regardless of your reason for visiting Austin, Texas, you’ll likely want to spend some time downtown. After living in Austin for eight years, my husband JT and I returned for our first visit since leaving in June 2017. For this visit we decided to stay at the Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown-University in the Red River nightlife district. Across from iconic Stubb’s BBQ, this Hotel Indigo is well-placed for sightseeing, live music, SXSW, conferences and visits to the state capital or the University of Texas at Austin....

There’s a high-earning travel card that you may not be familiar with yet — but after a recent refresh, it should definitely be on your radar.The Wander® Card from Credit One Bank® earns cardmembers up to 10 points per dollar spent on eligible hotel stays and car rentals booked through the issuer’s travel partner. And with added features such as zero fraud liability and free online access to your credit score each month, you don’t have to worry that you’re sacrificing the health of your credit while earning travel rewards....

Southwest Airlines is known for its fun, memorable, and Instagrammable moments at its gates and on its planes.There are corny jokes galore. Snack crowns and toilet paper bouquets for brides. Shark Week flights. Entire weddings saved. That time in 2019 when passengers headed to San Diego for a comic-themed convention received Nintendo Switch systems.And who can forget the rapping flight attendant?Many official Southwest “surprise and delight” events were put on hold during the pandemic....

Gemini, the sign of the Twins, is often of two minds about love. Sure, it’s nice to have a steady to come home to, but Gemini has multi-directional wandering eyes. They may really want stability, but find it hard to settle their restless soul, unless they’re really ready. And what convinces them it’s not a death-trap, is that there’s a lot of open windows and doors. Gemini thrives in a relationship with a lot of space, to see friends, travel solo, take classes, etc....

Halloween trunk-or-treat ideas are just what you need to have your kid(s) and your car ready for some epic Halloween fun! We have all of the best themes for dressing up the whole family and decorating your trunk. You’ll be the most popular stop on the trunk-or-treat candy route! What Is Trunk Or Treat? Trunk-or-treat is a fun Halloween activity where groups or families decorate their trunks and hand out candy from their vehicles!...

Jump to RecipeThis tasty Hibachi Salmon is an easy-to-make dinner that is sure to please the entire family! This is a minimal-fuss meal that literally cooks in just minutes for a fast but incredible hibachi meal! Plus this homemade hibachi entree is so much better than the Japanese steakhouse salmon! Perfectly tasty hibachi salmon is a super easy dinner to serve any night of the week! Hibachi Salmon Recipe Everyone in our family loves salmon!...

Learn how to cut a cantaloupe like a pro with a few simple steps that are so easy, you’ll be enjoying fresh melon in no time! Whether you are using cantaloupe as a snack, appetizer, or as part of a dish, properly slicing this melon is easier than you may think! Using just a few simple knife skills, you’ll be snacking on fresh cantaloupe in no time! While their knobby, netted exterior may look formidable in the produce section at the grocery store or a stand at the farmer’s market, learning how to cut up a fresh cantaloupe is easier than you may think....

Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I’ve been watching construction on the Four Seasons Madrid progress for several years. Today, the hotel is open, standing regally in the center of Spain’s historic capital.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.When I moved to Madrid in 2008, the massive building that’s now home to the Four Seasons (it’s actually a complex of seven connected buildings) stood empty and alone, just steps away from the city’s most central square: Puerta del Sol....

Buying a property usually involves the signing of a purchase contract. Since buyers often have to qualify for a mortgage in order to buy a property, this contract usually contains a mortgage contingency clause. This clause will usually detail the terms of the mortgage commitment and will explain what will happen if the buyer cannot obtain a mortgage. Learn what the mortgage contingency clause is and five ways it protects buyers....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerGreat news, JetBlue travelers! A new transfer bonus just launched between Citi and JetBlue, offering 25% bonus JetBlue TrueBlue points when you transfer Citi ThankYou points.This is the first transfer bonus that we’ve seen between the two programs since the transfer ratio was improved from a puzzling 1,000:800 ratio in September 2018 to a straight-forward 1:1 ratio....

Jump to RecipeThese simple No Bake Butterscotch Cookies are everything you love about no-bake cookies but with an addictive butterscotch flavor! My popular oatmeal butterscotch cookies are made with just 6 ingredients, take only 5 minutes, and are ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes! These tasty no-bake cookies are full of wonderful butterscotch flavor and chewy oatmeal texture! Butterscotch Oatmeal No Bake Cookies Recipe As a family, we are all enthusiastic fans of all things no-bake cookie!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The newest 5x bonus category on the Chase Freedom card (No longer open to new applicants) is for gym memberships and fitness clubs – something that may be out of step in an time of social distancing. But you can still take advantage of the perk without setting foot in a gym. For a limited time, some virtual exercise programs livestreamed into your living room also will earn the points....

This panettone cherry French toast casserole is a sweet and indulgent treat that is perfect for serving a group! Chocolate chip panettone bread is soaked in a tasty egg mixture before being topped with cherry pie filling, chocolate chips, and an irresistible oatmeal streusel. This casserole is so delicious that your family will be requesting it over and over again! Make-Ahead Panettone Cherry French Toast Casserole Whenever I’m hosting out-of-town friends or family, I always feel like I need to have a delicious breakfast prepared in the morning....

Jump to Recipe This easy to make Prime Rib Chili uses deliciously tender chunks of prime rib roast leftovers and my homemade chili seasoning mix! Add some sautéed onion and garlic, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and three types of beans for a wonderful leftover prime rib chili dinner! Deliciously rich prime rib chili is a wonderful dinner made from leftover prime rib roast! This hearty chili is the perfect for those leftovers - whether its prime rib, roast beef, or steak!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I traveled to Berlin, Germany recently with other members of the TPG team to cover ITB, the world’s biggest travel expo. We went all out during the week trying to get to as many of the 10,000 stalls as we could, but when the work was finished, I extended the trip to spend the weekend in one of my favorite cities in Europe....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Ready to stock up on travel gear? This weekend, outdoor superstore REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is celebrating its 81st anniversary with its biggest sale of the year.Through May 27, shoppers can score discounts up to 30% off of all products, from tents and hiking boots to fitness watches and clothing. REI Adventures is also offering deals on classes and excursions, such as “Gourmet Camp Cooking Workshop” and “New Zealand Biking Trails of the South Island” when you book by May 27....

Jump to RecipeIf you love the classic soda flavors of root beer and cream soda, you will absolutely love these Root Beer Cupcakes with Cream Soda Buttercream Frosting! Two of the best flavors of classic sodas combine in these tasty Root Beer Cupcakes with Cream Soda Buttercream Frosting! Whether you’re making them for adults or your youngsters, these are a very popular cupcake! I don’t know many people that don’t love these classic soda flavors, and the root beer and cream soda flavors combine beautifully in these soft and moist cupcakes with their creamy frosting and syrup drizzle....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the most valuable credit card perks in the world of points and miles is Hilton’s free night certificates. You can use them at just about any Hilton property — even the ones that cost up to 120,000 points per night. TPG estimates that Hilton points are worth 0.6 cents each, meaning these certificates can potentially be worth more than $700 each....