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Polish flag carrier LOT is marking the 50th anniversary of its first nonstop flight to America by strengthening its commitment to the transatlantic market. Five decades ago, on May 17, 1972, one of LOT’s long-range Ilyushin Il-62s landed in Chicago for the first visit by a Polish airliner to the United States.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.In addition to the Windy City, LOT’s North American flight program would soon grow to include New York and Toronto....

Outdoor observation decks, patios, courtyards, gardens, open spaces — whatever you call them, outdoor decks were once a common airport amenity.They offered travelers a chance to get fresh air and great views before or after a long flight.Many outdoor spaces at airports have been closed over the years due to security concerns and the repurposing of terminal space. Still, there are some left, and slowly but surely, new ones are being created....

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional information.If you have an unused credit with American Airlines, you might want to check out this limited-time promotion.Historically, when you voluntarily cancel a flight, you’re issued a “Flight Credit” for the value of your unused trip. When it came time to rebook your travel, you could only use it for the originally ticketed passenger.Say you booked a flight for your parents, but they decided to call off the trip....

Pineapple pie bars are a tropical fruity treat with all the flavor of a pineapple cobbler in an easy-to-eat dessert bar! The soft buttery crust is topped with a sweet pineapple pie filling and a smooth vanilla glaze. They are an easy sweet treat that will be a hit for any occasion! Best Pineapple Pie Bars Recipe Who doesn’t love a buttery, crumbly, sweet cobbler? It is the perfect summer dessert!...

KLM has officially become the latest airline to offer a premium economy cabin.The Dutch flag carrier formally welcomed its new premium economy cabin Wednesday, a big milestone in a multi-year project that’ll see a fleet-wide rollout by the end of next year.The first jet outfitted with Premium Comfort, as the airline calls it, is a Boeing 787 registered PH-BKA.This aircraft bears KLM’s 100-year anniversary livery and also happens to be the first -10 Dreamliner that KLM added to its fleet....

The next time you fly out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), you might be able to skip the line at security thanks to a new pilot program.The airport is testing a program called SEA Spot Saver, which lets passengers reserve a time to go through the security checkpoint.Instead of waiting in line to go through the checkpoint, passengers can arrive at their reservation time and go right through. The Port of Seattle describes it as “virtual queuing....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Chase has come out with a new promotion for some cardholders, offering bonus points for using its tap-to-pay feature. For the uninitiated, this is when you simply pull out your credit card and hold it up to a compatible terminal, which then reads and processes the card via an embedded chip. This eliminates the need to either swipe or insert your card in order to complete your transaction....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Don’t look now, but it’s high time to start route planning for the second stage of 2018! For those looking to maintain elite status in your airline program of choice, now is the time to pause, take inventory, and map out a plan to ensure that your goals are met before we ring in the new year. Whether that’s locking in a small business trip that you’ve been putting off, pulling the trigger on a summer vacation, or scheming a mileage run late in the year, we want to make sure you’re booking stays on the card that’s most advantageous....

Planning to be on one of the first cruise ships to resume departures out of a U.S. port? You might have to wear a mask even when you’re lounging outside around the pool.A lengthy operations manual that lists rules and requirements for initial cruises out of U.S. ports published Wednesday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website suggests passengers will be required to wear masks at almost all times when on cruise ships, including while on the pool deck....

The Fifth House is where you burst out onto the scene, in your full glory. It’s the natural blooming of your character, and in its most concentrated form. This is the House of The Sun and Leo. On the birth chart, the Houses are associated with particular life expressions. They are fields of experience, and have a natural progression, from the First, Second, and onwards. In The Astrological Houses, Dane Rudhyar described the Houses as involving life “tests....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This week we launched TPGtv — a new web series featuring The Points Guy as he travels around the world on points and miles. Follow along with TPG on YouTube as we explore the jungles of Rwanda, sail through Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, and find out why flying in Emirates First Class will spoil you for life. Along the way, you’ll also learn his best tips and tricks for maximizing your own points and miles....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each Saturday, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here’s what you need to know.A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft lands at San Francisco International Airport on March 13, 2019; Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesUnited Airlines Extends Boeing 737 MAX Cancellations, AgainUnited Airlines announced that its Boeing 737 MAXes would remain off its schedules until Nov....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.At the end of 2019, United Airlines announced big changes to how elite members qualify for MileagePlus Premier status, increasing spending requirements across the board. And then coronavirus hit.In response to the pandemic, and the reduced flying that followed, the airline extended current status levels for another year — through January 2022 — and reduced requirements for anyone hoping to hit a new tier based on their (limited) travels in 2020....

Jump to Recipe The next time you’re planning dinner and wondering What To Serve With Meatloaf, look no further - I have everything you need for an amazing family meal right here! All of our best-loved meatloaf side dishes plus some surprising sides that pair oh-so-well with this hearty entree!! So many great side dishes for meatloaf including much more than the standard rice or mashed potatoes! I have fond memories of my grandmother serving this American classic when I was growing up....

Whitney Houston has been cited by the Guinness Book of Records as the most awarded female performer of all time. She sold more than 170 million records worldwide. Whitney Houston’s Early Life and Relations Whitney Houston was born August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. Her mother was gospel and R&B singer Cissy Houston and Dionne Warwick was a cousin. She also counted singer Darlene Love as godmother and Aretha Franklin as an honorary aunt....

Intro: Paul Levesque was born on July 27, 1969 in New Hampshire. At the age of 14, Triple H got involved in bodybuilding. He was informed of Killer Kowalski’s school by his work out partner, Ted Arcidi. Ted had a brief wrestling career and was at one time the bench press record holder. Triple H was trained by Killer Kowalski and made his pro debut in 1992. He is currently married to Stephanie McMahon and is the son-in-law of Vince McMahon....

When you work at The Points Guy, you might find yourself halfway across the world for a few hours at a time. So when I was asked to go cover the inaugural Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland, California, to Honolulu on social media and stay in Hawaii for a few days, I knew I had to say yes. I had never been to Hawaii before and was really excited to get some much-needed Vitamin D and time on the beach....

The best cherry varieties for pies are known as sour, tart, or pie cherries- and they aren’t the ones you’re snacking on at the store! It’s important to know that not all cherry varieties are equal. I’m going to break down exactly which cherry is the one you need in order to make the best cherry pie! Best Cherry Varieties For Pies In case you didn’t know, there are multiple varieties of cherries and they are useful for different things....

For several TPG parents, not being able to book a connecting room when traveling with family has been a frustrating part of travel.They say they’ve spent far more money (or points) booking suites, or hoping for a connected room to be available at check-in, which isn’t guaranteed.Now, Hilton is the first major hotel chain to not only make it easier to book adjoining, or connecting, rooms but to actually guarantee them....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Premium economy deals are always great, especially on a five-star airline like Singapore. We’re seeing great deals from Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO) and New York (JFK) to cities in Asia such as Tokyo (NRT) and Singapore (SIN) and even a nonstop ticket in premium economy to Frankfurt (FRA).Most of the routes are nonstop, though the New York to Singapore ticket includes a layover in Frankfurt....