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The engines that power a number of airlines’ flight search and booking systems crashed on Monday afternoon, preventing customers from making reservations, and in some cases, even search for flights.The problem was first reported on Downdetector.com shortly after noon Eastern time, with reports beginning to flood in within minutes. Service appeared to be fully restored shortly before 4 p.m. Eastern.At least American, Delta, United and Alaska were affected, although it was not immediately clear if other airlines — including international ones — were impacted....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.Holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Gold Card already enjoy $200 and $120, respectively, in annual Uber credits.Certain cards now show an alluring offer for those who lean on ride-hailing services to get from point to point. This month, if you spend $15 or more with Uber or Uber Eats, you’ll earn either 500 points or $5 or $3 back via statement credits....

The Vietnam war was a dominant musical theme in the ’60s and ’70s. Antiwar songs were much in evidence at the Woodstock festival in 1969 and were an integral part of virtually every antiwar protest march and rally. Many of these songs were banned from mainstream radio stations but found the perfect audience on the ​so-called “underground” or “alternative” FM stations that played the albums that became what we know today as classic rock....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I found myself in New York for a night and was looking for somewhere centrally located, since I needed to be in both the Flatiron District and the Upper West Side. As a result, I chose to stay at The Westin New York Grand Central because it was between the two — and I’d had good experiences with the Westin brand before....

When you’re looking for the best masa harina substitute, there’s no need to worry when you have this complete collection of great alternatives! Whether you’re mid-recipe and have to think of something quickly or you’re planning a meal and want to skip a trip to the store - there’s a great substitution for everything! caption: Masa harina adds great flavor and texture to so many dishes, but it’s also easily worked around when needed!...

Packed with banana flavors and a hint of vanilla, this Moist Banana Bread recipe is incredibly easy and absolutely delicious!! It has been the reigning banana bread recipe in my household for so many years, as it turns out perfectly every time! Loaded with tips and how to change up the recipe for 1, 2, or 3 bananas, dietary needs, missing ingredients, and how to bake the perfect moist banana bread loaf every time!...

Gingersnap cookie crust will elevate the taste of your favorite pie, cheesecake, or tart recipe with its buttery and warmly spiced flavor! This cookie crumb crust is incredibly easy to make with 4 ingredients and is ready to fill in only 15 minutes. Make this gingersnap crust this holiday season if you are needing an easy and quick crust! Easy Gingersnap Crust Recipe I love making new desserts for the holidays so I’m always looking for creative ways to update traditional sweets!...

The heart is a popular symbol in art, doodling, and drawing. Most simply, of course, it just means ’love’. But of course, such an important symbol carries many more subtleties of meaning, and has many symbolic variants. Find out what some heart symbols mean and find inspiration for using heart shapes in your own art and doodles. 01 of 05 The Classic Heart Ruth Jenkinson / Getty Images The modern heart shape is a pictogram - an abstract symbol rather than a realistic drawing; while having some origin in the real form, it has lost much of its relationship to the object it represents - much as the ‘smiley face’ bears little relation to the human face, with simplified elements arranged in a meaningful pattern....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While Reykjavik, Iceland, has some solid options to redeem your points for hotel stays, like the Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel (which I stayed at during my last Iceland adventure several years back) and Starwood’s 101 Hotel, Reykjavik, I was intrigued by Hilton’s newish millennial-focused brand, Canopy, and chose to stay at the Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre during a recent trip to Iceland with friends....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//JetBlue is back with another flash sale with unreal deals starting as low as 2,700 TrueBlue points or $49 one-way. That’s right, 2,700 points one-way. If you want to fly round-trip, fares are starting at 5,400 points or $98 round-trip....

Adam Hunneyman was surprised as he approached gate C8 at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Thursday evening. Already full of anticipation for his first overseas flight, he came around the corner to the sight of balloons, music and British flags.“At first I wondered, are all international flights like this?” he said.It turns out, he’d inadvertently booked a seat on a historic flight.With the free TPG app, you can track your progress toward your next trip, and get spending recommendations to help you reach your travel goals....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating ticket-class=“premium-economy” tpg-rating-score=“76” ground-experience=“5” cabin-seat=“26” amens-ife=“25” food-bev=“12” service=“8” pros=“Efficient service, comfortable seat and high-end cabin finishes.” cons=“Average food that felt more economy than premium.” /]Earlier this year, Australia’s Qantas briefly offered a number of award seats in its first-class cabin on the Airbus A380 between Melbourne and Los Angeles. Taking to heart the unofficial TPG motto — book now, plan later — I jumped on the opportunity and booked the one-way ticket home from Australia without a way of getting there....

As part of search and rescue (SAR) units, Navy search and rescue medical technicians perform medical procedures in many high-pressure situations. They support training Air Wings, helicopter SAR missions, water rescue, survival drills and assist SAR with civilian crisis operations. These sailors never know exactly what they may be doing on a given day, but have to be prepared for any situation where Navy personnel and others need medical attention....

The pike position is one of the four positions in diving. The pike position is performed with the knees straight and the body bent at the waist. A proper pike position will demonstrate little or no gap between the upper body and the legs. The toes are pointed and the head looks over the toes. The knees show no flexion. Pike position can be performed with the hands extending out from the body in an open pike position, touching the feet as used in voluntary dives, or with the arms wrapping around the legs in a closed pike position....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Typically flights between the West Coast and the Northeast are going to take a fairly predictable route across the country. After all, as we learned in school, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. And shorter routes typically mean faster flights and less fuel burn than going a roundabout way.However, due to winds, some flights will take very different routes....

Nearly 60% of adults in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated, and nearly 70% have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. At the same time, positive cases and deaths have declined.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the most significant endorsement for the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines by relaxing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people this spring.And some pandemic-weary individuals eager for a return to normalcy likely want to see an end to more restrictions....

Kissing, like all arts, is a highly personal expression of feeling, and its interpretation is subjective. Are you a good kisser? That depends on whom you ask; truthfully, there are just as many ways to do it as there are people. Nevertheless, kisses tend to fall into a few common categories. Here, we’ll talk about just a few, along with a few ways to do each with the desired effect. Try one or try them all: Whatever you and your sweetie enjoy and feel comfortable with is a great kiss....

Jump to Recipe This 20-minute air fryer pigs in a blanket recipe combines savory Little Smokies sausages and buttery crescent rolls to make an easy snack! The air fryer is the fastest way to make this classic appetizer that is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and parties! Savory little pigs in a blanket are always a crowd favorite! Make these easy air fryer pigs in a blanket any time you want a simple, tasty appetizer!...

Jump to Recipe If you’re looking for a cream of mushroom substitute to complete your casserole, sauce, or any recipe, check out these easy replacements! This list features the easiest cream of mushroom soup alternatives as well as the best flavor substitutes so you can choose one that’s perfect for you! Cream of Mushroom Substitutes You may not hear a lot of people say that cream of mushroom soup is their favorite soup....