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Fifty and one.That was the overarching theme of Southwest’s party on Friday, although the official messaging certainly didn’t mention that.Fifty years since Southwest used a loophole in then-heavily regulated airline industry to launch a low-cost carrier in wholly within Texas — something that arguably help it make one of the biggest contributions of any U.S. carrier toward lower fares and the related the democratization of air travel that’s come since.Want more airline-specific news?...

Jump to Recipe Mexican recipes offer something for everyone- be it a little spice, savory flavors, hearty meat dishes, or cheesy comfort foods! Here are a few of our favorite classic Mexican recipes that we thoroughly enjoy, and we think you will too! Authentic Mexican Recipes Sometimes you just crave a big plate of Mexican food, or at least I do. Rice, beans, and something with a little spice often do well to turn a rough day around....

Simple, classic black-eyed peas and collard greens and ham is an amazing Southern comfort dinner that is sure to please everyone! It’s rich, full of flavor, and so easy to make – you’ll want to whip up this dish all the time! Black-eyed peas with collard greens and ham are a hearty and savory Southern classic! Black-eyed peas with collard greens and ham are a traditional Southern dish that’s been around for centuries!...

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//Business class flights to Europe from four U.S. cities just dropped as low as $1,910 round-trip.These low fares are primarily run and operated by United, but the one especially low fare is aboard Condor Air from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA) for just $1,910 round-trip....

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.Although Delta hasn’t had a published award chart since February 2015, it does offer attractive award flash sales fairly regularly. Destinations have included flights to Asia for 30,000 SkyMiles round-trip, London for 32,000 SkyMiles round-trip, Australia for 44,000 SkyMiles round-trip, Africa for 54,000 SkyMiles round-trip and more....

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.Flights to the island of Puerto Rico just dropped as low as $122 round-trip.The best part? Some of these deals are available as soon as next weekend. Even better, these fares are available from East Coast cities where you won’t see them often....

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....

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration thinks things have turned a corner after a summer of delays.Billy Nolen, the agency’s acting administrator, told reporters Thursday that he felt the worst of the air traffic control delays were likely in the past.“I’m guardedly optimistic that the rest of this year should be good,” Nolen said following an appearance at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aerospace Summit in Washington. “We will continue to work in close coordination and collaboration with the industry....

As travel begins to pick back up, Delta Air Lines is making sure to keep its top-tier elites engaged.The airline is sending out its annual gift packs to Delta 360° members — a semi-secretive tier above Diamond Medallion.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Delta describes 360° as “an annual, invitation-only program for our top SkyMiles Members, offering an exclusive suite of benefits and services even beyond Diamond Medallion Status....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Daniele, who missed out on an important sign-up bonus:I applied and was approved for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card in October and the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card in December. I was poised to obtain the Companion Pass early in 2019, which would have made it valid until the end of 2020....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.IHG credit cardholders are gaining cell phone protection benefits, but losing price protection benefits effective Nov. 17, 2019. Cardholders of both the IHG Rewards Club Select (no longer accepting applications) and the IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card received similar emails this morning. TPG reporter Katie Genter got this email for her IHG Premier:This isn’t exactly unexpected, as Mastercard announced network-wide changes to its World and World Elite Mastercards back in April that we’ve seen mirrored across cards ever since....

These Kolaczki are easy-to-make Polish fruit-filled cookies that are the perfect sweet treat for holidays or any day! It takes just 5 ingredients to make these incredibly delicious cookies, so they’re guaranteed to become a part of your cookie rotation! They make a stunning addition to your Christmas cookie gift baskets too! Polish Kolaczki Cookie Recipes Kolaczki are an amazing fruit-filled cookie that’s traditional in Poland and the Czech Republic, though they’re most associated with being a Polish recipe....

Are you thinking of popping the question to your lover or partner? Getting married is a big deal. Make your proposal something she’ll remember and have a great story to tell her family and friends. How did she propose? “She asked me when we were doing the dishes,” isn’t that great of a story to tell. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, but do try to be unique. Here’s How:...

Delta isn’t just adding new planes to its fleet these days.In addition to new deliveries, the Atlanta-based carrier is retrofitting a major swath of its international fleet, starting with 19 of its Boeing 767-300s.These Boeing widebodies are getting a brand-new Premium Select cabin, along with a host of other enhancements, including modernized finishes in both the Delta One and coach cabins.Delta’s aging Airbus A330 fleet (both the -200 and -300 variant) will also receive similar enhancements....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Back in September, Hilton offered a fantastic flash sale for hotels in Japan and Korea, which I used to book a suite at the phenomenal Conrad Tokyo. Well, if you missed out that time, you have another chance today — for the next three days (and change), you can save up to 40% on a bunch of Hilton family hotels in Asia Pacific, including the following countries:South Pacific: 23 properties in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French PolynesiaGreater China: 71 properties in China, Hong Kong and MacauNorth Asia: 19 properties in Japan, Korea and GuamSoutheast Asia: 26 properties in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar and VietnamIndian Subcontinent: 18 properties in India, Sri Lanka and the MaldivesIn total that’s more than 150 luxury hotels at some of the world’s most appealing destinations — all available at a significant discount for the next few days....

You’ve probably seen women wearing a range of pants lengths with heels, but what’s the appropriate length of pants to wear with heels? Tips for Pant Length With Heels Pants come in all types of styles and fits, including straight legged, wide legged, skinny, cropped, ankle, etc. Certain styles have certain guidelines, but there are two golden rules when it comes to pairing pants with heels. The pants shouldn’t cover the entire shoe, and they shouldn’t touch the floor....

Lady Gaga’s success as a pop music artist is not only audio; it’s visual as well. Top directors working in the art form created the often powerful clips. Many of the images are unforgettable, and they help define Lady Gaga as an artist. These are the 10 most memorable Lady Gaga music videos. “Just Dance” (2008) Courtesy Interscope Directed by Melina Matsoukas Lady Gaga and her dancers arrive at a party that seems to have ended and kick things back into high gear in the music video for her first #1 pop hit single “Just Dance....

01 of 10 Johnny Nash - “I Can See Clearly Now” (1972) Johnny Nash - “I Can See Clearly Now”. Courtesy CBS Johnny Nash grew up in Houston, Texas, and began recording pop music in the 1950’s, but he didn’t begin recording reggae-influenced music until the late 1960’s after returning from a promotional tour to Jamaica. He recorded reggae-influenced covers of Sam Cooke’s “Cupid” and Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” before releasing the smash hit “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Earlier this week, Chase (finally) launched the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. If you managed to get an agent to confirm expedited shipping (which, officially, was not available), you may already have your card in hand — as I now do myself....

United Airlines has about 3,000 employees out sick with COVID-19, CEO Scott Kirby said in a letter to employees on Tuesday, or roughly 4% of its U.S. workforce.The airline plans to cut its schedule in the near-term, Kirby said, part of an effort to reduce the strain on remaining employees and get a handle on the staffing shortage-related cancellations that have plagued the airline since Christmas Eve as the omicron variant spread across the U....