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If you’ve stayed at a hotel during the pandemic, you’ve probably noticed that things are, to put it lightly, different.While there have been a number of changes directly related to the pandemic, and staffing and supply shortages have been causing service issues around the world, changes to daily housekeeping services really have people in a frenzy.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

In 2020, about 60% fewer people flew on commercial airlines in the U.S. as the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a virtual shutdown.But the people who did fly were happier than ever with their airlines, according to J.D. Power.According to the consumer research firm’s 2021 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, the airline industry saw a marked increase in customer satisfaction, climbing to 819 points on a 1,000 point scale — a jump of 27 points over the previous year....

American Express is known for its fantastic lineup of travel credit cards that earn valuable Membership Rewards points. But Amex also offers a few great cash-back options if that’s more your speed.The Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express now offers a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new card within the first six months of card membership. And its sister card, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, offers a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card within the first six months of card membership....

Jump to Recipe These Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Cookies (also called World War II (WW2 cookies) Cookies due to the need to use sugar substitutes during the economics of the time period) are an oldie but goodie that needs to brought to the forefront of your recipe card index! These cookies are super chewy, extra tasty, and highly addictive!! These super chewy Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Cookies (aka World War II Cookies) are an oldie but goodie that all are sure to enjoy!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge in London Heathrow’s Terminal 3 is the latest lounge to join Priority Pass’ more than 1,300 lounges worldwide. The entrance of the Plaza Premium lounge into the Priority Pass network puts it alongside the Aspire and No1 lounges in the departures area of the terminal.The lounge is located on the ground floor of Terminal 3, just around the corner from the Arrivals Hall....

Wondering which is better in cooking or baking, salted vs unsalted butter? Whether you’re basting a steak or baking your favorite cookies, the answers are all here! Unsalted butter and salted butter are easy to use interchangeably when you know how to make a quick conversion! It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve baked your favorite cookie recipe or basted that phenomenal pan-seared steak. When you have to tweak a tried-and-true recipe with butter that isn’t your norm, the results can have you worried!...

Jump to Recipe Spanish seafood paella is the ultimate one-pot meal full of rice, smoky chorizo, and a variety of delicious seafood! This easy paella recipe features chorizo, mussels, and shrimp, but you can easily swap or add more seafood like clams, calamari, or scallops! If you have a family of seafood lovers, Spanish seafood paella is always a great dinner choice! Seafood, Chorizo & Rice Paella Recipe Paella is a wonderful dish for large gatherings....

Spirit’s shareholder vote on its Frontier merger is facing a rolling delay.The third delay on the meeting came late Thursday, hours before the vote was supposed to take place. The meeting, which had been postponed last week, and earlier in June, is now scheduled for next Friday.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.Spirit said it was delaying the vote “to continue discussions with Frontier and JetBlue Airways,” the two airlines that are trying to engineer a merger with Spirit....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Super Bowl LIII will take over the city of Atlanta this weekend, as fans of the Patriots, Rams and NFL in general descend on the city. If you’re looking for a last-minute trip to Atlanta to join in the fun, however, you better be prepared to empty your mileage accounts, especially for flights from the participants’ cities.Delta’s nonstop flights from Boston (BOS) on Saturday Feb....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“53” ground-experience=“4” cabin-seat=“15” amens-ife=“20” food-bev=“5” service=“9” pros=“Great service, power at every seat, solid Wi-Fi and decently priced food and drink – without the hassles of the typical ultra low-cost carrier experience.” cons=“Tight pitch, add-on fees for everything, and an arrival that required walking through rain to reach the terminal.” /]In a move mimicking many major airlines across the world, Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced in 2017 that it would launch a spinoff lower-cost airline....

This might just be the most eco-friendly new cruise ship of the year.Luxury line Sea Cloud Cruises is unveiling a new, 136-passenger vessel that can operate entirely on wind power, though it also has been built with motors and propellers (just in case).Dubbed Sea Cloud Spirit, the three-masted sailing ship was officially named earlier last week in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, by Gabriela Toran, the wife of the ship’s designer. It’s operating with paying passengers for the first time on Tuesday as it sails from Rome on a 10-night voyage to the Western Mediterranean....

Jump to Recipe If you’re wondering What to Serve with Tacos, I’ve gathered all of my best and favorite side dishes here in one place for you! These are perfectly suited to pair with taco night meals any night of the week, or to make your Cinco de Mayo more festive and flavorful!! The Best Sides for Tacos: From Chips & Dip to Much More! I love meal planning! Especially when there’s something fun on the horizon!...

Pan American World Airways, known as Pan Am and “The World’s Most Experienced Airline,” ceased flying thirty years ago this week, on December 4, 1991.But to avgeeks everywhere, the carrier that was founded in 1927 and was for many years the country’s largest international airline, still holds cult status for a long list of pioneering “firsts,” its iconic branding, the celebrities it carried, and its Jet Age style.While the anniversary of Pan Am’s final flight may be a sad occasion to make note of, it also presents an opportunity to look back at the carrier’s history and role in aviation history....

I am writing this on the heels of a whirlwind three-night visit to Disney World (be on the lookout for many, many stories about that trip soon) and days away from repacking my suitcase for a return trip to Orlando for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.I obviously spend too much time in Florida, but you don’t have to visit the Sunshine State to get your fill of themed experiences.This month, I’m sharing a pair of wildly different — but equally immersive — experiences themed to popular entertainment franchises....

Clear communication is key in everything we do, and body language and non-verbal communication make up a large proportion of this. So how do we communicate effectively when we are unable to see the person we are talking to, who may, in fact, be hundreds of miles away at the end of a crackly radio frequency?Pilots use radios as part of our everyday communications with ATC, engineers and, if you think about it, passengers via the PA system....

Fast, easy, and totally delicious, my 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are a perfect treat for any day of the week! This classic peanut butter cookie recipe is a favorite of home bakers everywhere because they take less than 15 minutes to make! Soft, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies easy enough for a weeknight! I love peanut butter so much, I often eat it straight out of the jar. This recipe is a product of trying to find ways to channel my peanut butter obsession into creating actual food vs....

Imagine walking into work on your first day only to receive a red-carpet welcome from your new colleagues who are all lined up in droves cheering you on.While that may sound intimidating or perhaps out of place for an airline, of all companies, this red-carpet welcome is a regular affair at Southwest’s headquarters in Dallas. Each new class of employees is greeted in this same tradition, and it’s become a rite of passage for all new hires....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.On Friday morning, American Airlines announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2019. It wasn’t a great quarter, and it’s not getting better anytime soon. Airline management warned of potential $1 billion reduction in earnings due to the 737 MAX grounding and rising fuel prices.One of the bright spots pointed out by airline management was “higher loyalty revenue....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last week, more than 2,400 flights were cancelled due to a powerful winter storm. And now, another storm is developing, threatening to wreak havoc on air travel this weekend. Airlines are releasing weather waivers so flexible travelers can re-book their flights to avoid the storm.Chicago residents woke up to record low temperatures Saturday morning, with parts as cold as -23°F....

This baked T-bone steak is liberally seasoned with my homemade steak seasoning and seared on a cast iron skillet before the oven takes over! It is amazingly simple to prepare, bursting with flavor, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Serve it with a few of your go-to steakhouse side dishes and you’ll have a new family-favorite beef dinner! Best Baked T-Bone Steak Recipe A T-bone is one of the larger cuts of steak that becomes amazingly tender and juicy as it bakes in the oven!...