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Last month, in an interview with TPG, Delta CEO Ed Bastian committed to reopening all Sky Club airport lounges by this summer.While a handful of locations remain temporarily closed, many have already reopened, including a whopping eight at Delta’s Atlanta (ATL) hub.(Screenshot courtesy of Delta)Unfortunately, the airline hasn’t been able to restore staffing levels quickly enough — particularly in Atlanta. As referenced on FlyerTalk, and first reported by Twitter user “JonNYC”, Delta is now calling on salaried employees to “volunteer” to help out with Sky Club shifts....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.During my tenure at TPG, I have heard a lot of buzz around our office about the delicious (and potent) mai tais at the Kauai Marriott Resort. So on a recent trip to the Garden Island, I was not only looking forward to bellying up to the property’s tiki bar during a three-day stay there, but I was also excited at the prospect of luxuriating by the hotel’s enormous pool and catching a tan on the resort’s adjacent beach....

Editor’s note: Etihad Airways provided Zach Griff with a free flight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to New York-JFK, aboard the inaugural A350-1000 route to the U.S., but all opinions expressed are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the airline.Thursday marked the beginning of a new chapter for Etihad Airways.The flag carrier of Abu Dhabi inaugurated its latest jet, the Airbus A350-1000, on two flagship ultra-long-haul routes.Etihad flew the plane from its home base in the United Arab Emirates to the U....

One of Spain’s most popular islands is getting a Kimpton resort later this summer.IHG is making a splash with the news that lifestyle brand Kimpton is expected to open its first resort in Europe.Set on the popular island of Mallorca, part of the Balearic Islands off the east coast of Spain, the Kimpton Aysla Mallorca resort is now taking reservations for stays from Aug. 24.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Jump to Recipe I love my easy Oven Roasted Bone In Chicken Breast for the simplicity of baking these juicy, tender and incredibly tasty chicken breasts up! They’re a super way to serve up a great family dinner that is healthy and affordable! The crispy skin is packed with sensational flavors that enhance the chicken flavor and seal in the juices to keep these split chicken breasts super moist! Delicious and perfectly tender bone in chicken breast is easy to make and a wonderful part of your family dinners!...

Many people want to get into the sport of kayaking. They’ve rented a kayak or gone with a friend before and have finally decided to take the plunge for themselves. The question then becomes what type of kayak to buy and what to look for when choosing a kayak. There are lots of factors to consider when choosing a kayak. The type of kayaking a person will be doing, where they will be kayaking, how large they are, their experience level, and a person’s budget all factor into the kayak that this would be paddler should end up with....

The vamp is the front and center part of a shoe’s upper that covers the top of the foot. The style of the vamp depends on the style of the shoe. In some shoes, the vamp covers the entire surface of the foot from the toes to the ankle where straps or laces would be, while in other styles, like the stiletto, it covers the toes and exposes the entire top of the foot....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Priority Pass membership provides travelers access to more than 1,200 lounges in over 500 cities across 143 countries. Usually, you just need to show your boarding pass and have your Priority Pass swiped to enter one of these locations. However, some lounges have become very crowded, leading lounges to set specific times during which Priority Pass is accepted, limit guest access and even occasionally turn away Priority Pass members due to capacity reasons....

Capricorn begins with Winter Solstice, and teens with this Zodiac sign are strong survivors. There’s a lot on your young shoulders, and you hold yourself to high standards. That’s why you’re the achiever of the Zodiac and sometimes considered hard to get to know. Your reserved nature can be intimidating to more jokey types. But that doesn’t mean you’re not funny! Sometimes it takes a while for others to get your humor because it’s on the dark side, or flavored with sarcasm....

While capri pants look great on some women, they often fall short on others. Body shape has a lot to do with how capri pants look, but another big factor in successfully wearing them is pairing them with the right footwear. Here are some of the best shoes to wear with capri pants, as well as a few of the worst options. The Best Shoes for Capri Pants Ballerina FlatsBallerina flats are the classic choice for pairing with capri pants and a favorite for many women....

Until now, it’s been hard for me to pin down which domestic business-class product I like best.Yet, if Wednesday’s cabin tour is any indication, I just found a winner: JetBlue’s new Mint Studio.The New York-based carrier recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo equipped with a new Mint business-class product. The jet features 14 suites, each angled towards the center, with sliding doors and direct aisle access — plus two Mint Studios in the bulkhead row....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airport lounges can be a jungle. You’ve got a cross-section of people, whether it’s business travelers closing deals or fanny-packing leisure travelers calling every person in their cell phone before their big voyage.In my travels, I’ve seen – and heard – so many irritating people that I’m offering a quick manifesto on appropriate lounge etiquette. Feel free to add your suggestions or disagree with any of my proclamations....

Washington D.C.-based advocacy group Travelers United has filed suit against MGM Resorts International over what they assert is the systemic practice of charging customers deceptive resort fees in violation of the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act.Lauren Wolfe, counsel for Travelers United, made the following statement:“Resort fees are a clear violation of DC’s consumer protection laws. It is time to end the abhorrent practice of illegal resort fees by the hotel industry....

Hoping to bring an emotional support pup or kitty or miniature horse on your next flight? It’s time to officially cross United off the list, unless your companion creature has been “specifically trained to assist people with disabilities.“Last month, the U.S. Department of Transportation closed a major loophole that had effectively allowed travelers to fly with a variety of pets in the cabin. Now, following similar moves by Alaska Airlines, American and Delta, United will no longer allow “emotional support animals” beginning this coming Monday, Jan....

Black shoes, especially high-heeled black pumps, are a staple in most women’s wardrobes. But sometimes you want a change from all black, all the time, and brown shoes are a go-to color. It’s natural and warm, and it gives an outfit a whole different vibe and character than black. Colors of Brown Shoes First, you need to figure out what colors and shades of brown go best with your wardrobe. There’s dark chocolate brown, natural tan, whiskey or brandy, and cocoa or latte....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.Since late 2020, American Express has partnered with Uber to offer a complimentary Eats Pass to U.S. consumers with The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card and the American Express® Green Card for 12 months — so long as you enroll by Dec. 31, 2021....

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering revising its mask guidance even for people who are vaccinated, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, July 25.Fauci cautioned that the country was headed in the “wrong direction” as the delta coronavirus variant spreads and vaccination rates fall.“If you look at the inflection of the curve of new cases [among the unvaccinated] … and since we have 50% of the country [that’s] not fully vaccinated, that’s a problem,” Fauci said....

01 of 18 Beauty Problems People Complain About & How to Fix Them Jennifer Grey pre-nose job and years later, post-nose job. Left: Peter Carrette Archive/Getty Images; right, Ethan Miller/Getty Images You don’t have to go under the knife to camouflage your “flaws.” In this article, I share 17 of the biggest “beauty flaws” women complain about and how to fix them with a few swipes of makeup – and a possible change of attitude....

Though many travelers are eagerly anticipating the start of summer and the return of beach vacations, diehard skiers and snowboarders are instead busy planning next year’s ski season and eagerly awaiting the first snowfall.Winter sports enthusiasts know it’s not only much easier to book the best slope-side hotels on points when you plan ahead, but also that ski passes are cheaper the earlier you buy, too.The Ikon Pass team previously announced spring skiing started early at some resorts this year....

You can nab a great deal to the Bahamas at the moment. A huge fare sale has flights available to the idyllic Caribbean nation at deeply discounted prices for travel during the winter. And while it’s always a good time to visit the Bahamas, it’s even more appealing when Old Man Winter has gripped much of the U.S.Dozens of cities are involved in this deal, including Atlanta, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis and Philadelphia....