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It’s been a rollercoaster month for Delta’s network team.It started in mid-January when the airline added a new vice president of network planning, Scott Laurence, who came from JetBlue Airways.The plan, according to Delta, was for Laurence to strengthen the airline’s network and joint venture partnerships, with a focus on long-term growth opportunities.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Well, that’s no longer going to happen — at least with Laurence in charge....

Jump to Recipe Stovetop popcorn used to be all the rage and now we are bringing it back with this super simple homemade popcorn recipe! So if a microwave is not available to you, you can still have delicious popcorn to snack on in under 10 minutes! Perfectly cooked popcorn made right on the stovetop in just minutes! Irresistible stovetop popcorn you’ll want to make every night of the week! Popcorn is the classic snack while watching movies....

The nation’s second-largest regional airline will not be allowed to move forward with a plan to hire pilots with fewer hours than what would normally be required.The Federal Aviation Administration Monday denied an exemption petition from Republic Airways that would have allowed it to hire graduates from its flight training academy with 750 flight hours.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.Indianapolis-based Republic operates Embraer E170s and E175s for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’re headed to Europe this summer, right now you can book a wide range of Marriott properties in Europe and save 30% on your stay. The flash sale is running though May 7, so you will need to book soon. The discount is for stays between June 14 and September 16, 2019.The JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa....

Edith Piaf recorded masterpiece after masterpiece from the beginning of her career to the end, and nearly all of her songs stand the test of time. These ten, though, are la creme de la creme, and if your MP3 player holds only a handful of Edith Piaf songs, these should be the ones. “La Vie en Rose” © EMI Europe With lyrics written by Piaf herself, “La Vie En Rose” is surely the best-known and most-loved song in her repertoire....

Jump to Recipe Cooking these Frozen Spring Rolls in an Air Fryer is quite possibly the easiest ever appetizer to make for your Chinese food nights! Not to mention, they also turn out delightfully crispy and absolutely cooked to perfection in no time at all! Air fryer frozen spring rolls are a family favorite appetizer with all of our Chinese food dinners! Delicious & Crispy Air Fryer Spring Rolls from Frozen When it comes to finger foods, appetizers, and snacks, spring rolls are always a hit!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Bali, Indonesia, is one of my favorite places in the world – I can’t get enough of the lush landscape, unique culture and friendly people. We’ve visited several times and usually stay in one of the island’s many unique Airbnbs, but on this visit we decided to try one of the most iconic luxury properties on the island: Amankila....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Update 5/2/17: Approved! I called U.S. Bank at 800-654-0648, entered my SSN and was told that my application had been approved — less than 24 hours after having received the instant denial.Credit card enthusiasts have almost certainly had May 1 circled in their calendars. The latest and greatest premium card, the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card, launched this morning, and the online application is now live (you can also apply in person at a U....

In volleyball, a topspin serve does exactly what its name implies—it spins rapidly forward from the top. The server tosses the ball a little higher than normal, strikes the ball toward the top of the back in a downward and outward motion and then follows through with their swing. The topspin serve has a much more predictable movement than the other types of serves, but it can still be very difficult to handle because of the quick speed that is generated....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Andrew, who bought miles he might not have needed after all:I wanted to book award travel with American Airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Spain for me and my wife on our honeymoon, but I was short about 2,500 miles. To cover the difference, I decided to purchase 3,000 miles for about $89 (with taxes)....

A Florida win in a lawsuit aimed at speeding the return of cruising in Florida could have the unintended consequence of bringing an end to big-ship cruising in Alaska for the year.At least, that’s the argument that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put forward today in a filing with the U.S. District Court handling the case.The CDC, which is a defendant in the Florida lawsuit, suggested in the filing that a Florida win in the case would force every major cruise line that recently announced plans to restart cruises in Alaska this summer to cancel those plans....

These tender and flavorful Southern collard greens are so easy to make, the Instant Pot will have them ready to eat in a flash! Collard greens are a classic in the South, it’s a good way to add some greenery to your plate and the recipe is so simple, anyone can do it! Instant pot collard greens are the easy Southern side dish you didn’t know you needed! I’m a big fan of traditional American southern food....

Rob Dyrdek is a pro skater, reality TV star, businessman, and much more. In this interview, I talk with Rob Dyrdek about skateboarding, how we got his start, his TV shows, and what he feels is most important. Early Days I kicked off the interview asking Rob to tell us a little about the road he took to becoming a pro skater “I grew up in Ohio,” Rob started, “and I got my first skateboard in October 1986 from my sister’s boyfriend....

Deciding to go to the Maldives – currently open to all visitors who can show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than four days before arrival – isn’t the hard part.It’s deciding where to stay in the Maldives where things get tricky, so dizzying are the options when it comes to private island resorts, overwater bungalows, luxury villas and the like that are constantly popping up, whack-a-mole style, across the seemingly endless atolls and isles of the archipelago....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall in Florida in less than 48 hours. The National Hurricane Center now predicts that the storm will make landfall in the state either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. On Friday morning, the storm that left several Caribbean islands “barely habitable” with winds reaching 180 mph and torrential rain was downgraded one notch, to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here - British Airways Visa Signature CardI first read about FoundersCard on TPG in 2013 and remained skeptical for several years about a card membership being able to deliver tangible travel and lifestyle benefits. In hindsight, not carrying the card was a mistake, as I’ve made up my annual fee many times over each year I’ve renewed my membership....

When JetBlue founder David Neeleman announced the name and details of his new airline, Breeze Airways, in February 2020, the world was wide open. The economic impact of the novel coronavirus was beginning to be felt in some Asia markets, soon to be followed by parts of Europe, but everything else was brimming with potential. Airlines were flaunting expectations of another year of record-breaking travel numbers and profits. The U.S. domestic market, which Breeze would focus on, seemed untouchable....

Both Scorpio and Pisces swim in the emotional deep end of life. Conversation flows easily, as they share the impressions, and recreate the very mood, of what they’ve each experienced. A first date can feel like discovering a kindred spirit. Pisces and Scorpio Compatibility: An Ocean of Love Secretive Scorpio doesn’t give anything away, especially their interest level! Keep in mind that Scorpio is naturally wary. But the big accepting Piscean eyes are soothing to Scorpio, causing them to go soft, and be disarmed....

Sweet potato vs pumpkin pie- what are the differences and similarities between these two popular fall desserts? How are they made and which one should you prepare for the holidays? Keep on reading to learn all about these 2 delicious pies and what makes them special! Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Pies At any holiday event, you’re bound to have noticed both sweet potato pies and pumpkin pies featured on the dessert table....

Located 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan and five minutes from the Newark Airport, The Mills at Jersey Gardens is New Jersey’s largest outlet mall. Shoppers will find over 200 outlet stores, tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes, a deluxe food court and several themed restaurants and a 20-screen AMC Theatres featuring IMAX.There is a great mix of outlet stores including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Marshalls, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Michael Kors, Century 21 Department Store, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Coach Outlet, Puma, Uniqlo and the largest Tommy Hilfiger in the U....