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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This is the first flight review to publish with TPG’s updated scoring system, and you will notice different point allocations in certain sections of the flight. To read more about the changes, see this post.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“81” ground-experience=“11” cabin-seat=“27” amens-ife=“12” food-bev=“18” service=“13” pros=“Gorgeous cabin, friendly and attentive crew, great food.” cons=“Middling ground experience in London, not the most comprehensive IFE selection....

For decades, the eight-engine Hughes H-4 Hercules wooden seaplane better known as the Spruce Goose held the title of the aircraft with the widest wingspan.Designed and constructed in the mid-1940s by eccentric tycoon Howard Hughes and the Hughes Aircraft Company, the plane was a prototype of a flying boat intended for military transport during World War II. It weighed 300,000 pounds empty, had a wingspan of almost 312 feet (longer than a football field) and was made almost entirely from laminated birch wood....

Swizzles make the shape of a fish or football on the ice and are done on two feet and on inside edges. The move helps beginning ice skaters learn how to move and glide forward or backward across the ice and swizzles also help new skaters gain confidence as they use their knees to make their blades glide over the ice. In roller skating, Swizzles are called “scissors.” Some ice skating schools call swizzles “fishes....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Citi is a TPG advertising partnerHere at TPG, we love deals that are easy to redeem. Well, TPG Associate Editor Brendan Dorsey noticed a new offer from Citi that, if you’re targeted, will net you a nice $15 statement credit.Here’s how it works.You will need to use your eligible Citi card, such as the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®, and make three purchases using Apple Pay between today and September 30....

Two brides-to-be outside Boston say a Taylor Swift concert next spring has them feeling anything but a “Love Story” with their respective hotels.Instead, it sounds like a case of hotel owners attempting to ditch the brides at the altar in pursuit of much higher room rates.This all began when Taylor Swift announced “The Eras Tour” last week. The concert tour runs from next March through early August and makes a two-night stop in May at Gillette Stadium outside Boston....

The rules used in Olympic weightlifting competition are the standard international rules set out by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and approved by the Olympics administration. Participants in Olympic weightlifting must follow a long list of rules, but most of them aren’t important to the viewer watching at home. A few can be helpful to understand while you’re watching, however. Here’s a summary of the most important regulations you’ll want to know....

The Bahamas is one of several countries in the Caribbean open to international visitors.It’s set up a robust arrivals system meant to keep the spread of COVID-19 to a minimum, including pre-arrival testing and mandatory health insurance plans that cost between $40 and $60, depending on the length of your stay.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.The required insurance plan issued by the Bahamas covers up to to $50,000 in COVID-19-related medical expenses incurred on the islands, as well as up to $7,000 in quarantine-related expenses, if necessary (up to $500 per day)....

My creamy tuna salad with pasta is a relatively healthy main course or side dish that is perfect for any occasion! Bow tie noodles, tuna, red onion, and Greek yogurt are all featured in this incredibly easy dish! Tuna salad with pasta is full of hearty tuna, dotted with crunchy veggies, and coated in the creamiest dressing! Perfectly cooked bowtie pasta is blended with protein-rich tuna, fresh veggies, and a light dressing made from mayo and Greek yogurt....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The US Airways Premier World Mastercard from Barclaycard is offering a 20% bonus on all earned miles from July 1 - August 31, 2014 and some lucky customers may be targeted with a 30% bonus in emails sent out this week. In addition, cardholders will receive a refund for all foreign transaction fees assessed during the same period....

Families with unvaccinated children got a bit of good news earlier this year when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children 12 to 15. But some families are still waiting for their younger kids – children under the age of 11 – to get their turn.We appear to be getting somewhat closer, as one vaccine maker has said that its shot was safe for young kids. But there’s still a lot that we don’t know, and with the fall and winter holidays approaching – and a new year on the horizon – families are wondering what travel will look like for them in the coming months....

If there’s one thing all travelers can agree on, it’s that we’d all like to spend less time in airport security lines. There are a few hacks to help expedite your process through check-in and security, from priority check-in lanes thanks to elite status to expedited screening programs like TSA PreCheck and Clear. And for New York City and San Francisco residents, signing up for a Clear membership just got a bit easier....

You might want to head to the airport a bit early before your next American Airlines flight to Hawaii.That’s because (qualifying) business-class passengers can now enjoy Flagship Lounge access before their flights. Over the weekend, the Fort Worth-based carrier updated its lounge access policy to include premium-cabin travelers headed to or from the Aloha State on select Flagship flights.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Amtrak’s Double Days promotion is back for spring. Passengers will earn double points on qualifying Amtrak travel between March 18-May 18, 2013.In order to score the bonus points, you must be a member of Amtrak Guest Rewards (sign up here) and you must register for the promotion prior to travel. Remember, if you’re a new member, when you sign up and travel within 90 days of enrollment, you’ll earn 500 bonus points....

Jump to Recipe These German Christmas cookies will make a delightfully tasty addition to your holiday cookie baking list this year! They come in a wide variety of flavors and textures that will have you in the holiday spirit in no time. Don’t worry, you don’t have to know how to pronounce the names of these cookies for them to turn out delicious! Best German Christmas Cookie Recipes If you like to dabble in holiday baking each year, why not branch out and try some international Christmas cookie recipes?...

If you’re like a lot of gay teens (not to mention the hetero ones), you might feel overwhelmed by the thought of dating. Dating is tough for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming as a teenager, let alone being a gay teen. However, dating can be an extremely rewarding experience, so taking the dive is worth it. A Personal Gay Teen Dating Experience Many gay teens think they’re alone when it comes to relationships and dating, but they are far from it....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Frontier Airlines is currently having a sale, offering one-way flights starting at $29 from Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana and Washington, D.C. for domestic, nonstop travel on select dates between August 22 and October 20, 2015. But it’s about to come to an end; tickets must be purchased by 11:59pm ET on June 24, 2015 — so act quickly!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest travel 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.This month, TPG is celebrating train travel and coincidently, Amtrak has also been offering some good deals.If you have plans to travel along the Northeast Regional line this fall, take advantage of Amtrak’s 20% off coach fares sale....

In the wake of the two fatal Boeing 737 MAX accidents, the Federal Aviation Administration made a notable change late last year to how it develops training standards for new aircraft.The change involves the composition of what’s known as a Flight Standardization Board (FSB). An FSB is a group of stakeholders who develop the training requirements for a new aircraft, including determining if simulators are required when a new variant of an existing aircraft is introduced....

There have been some solid flight deals to Mexico in recent days, including the cheap flights to Cancun. Now, if you live on the West Coast, you can reach Los Cabos at a good price.Whether you’re hoping to stay in Cabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, check for deals this fall and during the first few months of 2023.Situated at the southern tip of Baja California in Mexico, Cabo is full of beautiful beaches and resorts — like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal....

“Better ball” is a name for a golf competition format in which two golfers play as a team, but each playing his or her own ball throughout. On each hole, the two golfers on a team compare scores. The lower of the two scores - the better ball - counts as the team’s score. Better ball can be played as stroke play or as match play. It is also known by other names, including 2-Person Best Ball and Four Ball (or “fourball,” which this format is commonly called when it is played as match play, such as in the Ryder Cup....