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United first unveiled its Polaris business-class product in 2016.Since then, the airline embarked on (what has felt like) an endless retrofit project to outfit its existing international fleet with these top-notch cabins.Though the carrier has made substantial progress since rolling out the first retrofitted plane back in 2017, there are still a handful of wide-body jets that feature the old lie-flat product. Fortunately, that number keeps dwindling, and United is now on the cusp of having all of its active international widebodies retrofitted....

What is “Country Soul”? “Country Soul” resulted from the shared genealogy of gospel in both soul and country music; although white gospel and Black gospel styles began life with major stylistic differences, they had merged somewhat by the 1950s, and, added to that fact, whites were by then hearing recorded Black gospel at a much greater frequency than ever before. The result, oddly enough, worked to the reverse of then-current musical trends: country-soul was in actuality the triumph of country gospel traditions seeping into soul music....

Are you sick and tired of being single? Does your current relationship status make you annoyed, upset and/or frustrated? If being single is single-handedly bringing you down, it’s important that you don’t despair. In fact, if you want to up your chances of meeting the right person right now, there are six steps that you can take immediately to help you find that special someone and kiss your single days goodbye....

Thinking about booking a United flight for travel by May 26, 2021? You might want to lock it in today.In celebration of “National Plan your Vacation Day,” United Airlines has dropped its fares on some routes to $29 each way, with awards starting at just 3,000 miles. You need to book your flight today, Jan. 26, 2021, for travel between Feb. 9 and May 26, 2021 in order to take advantage....

A cruise on one of the first vessels to restart operations in Alaska is ending early after two passengers and a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.Small-ship specialist American Cruise Lines’ 170-passenger American Constellation is returning to its home port of Juneau, Alaska, four days ahead of schedule after the positive cases were discovered on Friday.The ship was visiting the small Alaska town of Petersburg at the time.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletter"American Cruise Lines has implemented its COVID-19 response plan in Alaska and is coordinating with state and local health officials following the detection of COVID-19 on board," the line said early Saturday in a statement sent to TPG....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Looking to travel to Paris between now and the end of March 2016? Get that credit card ready — it’s time to book your flights!OpenSkies is currently offering phenomenal nonstop fares from New York and Newark to Paris (ORY), made even better by the $400 AARP discount and an additional 10% off coupon (more on that below) when you pay with a Visa card....

American Airlines has made some welcome investments in its onboard service in recent months, and more are on the way.Beginning on Oct. 12, the Fort Worth-based carrier will roll out a new wellness menu for its premium-cabin flyers, a carrier spokesperson told TPG.These health-forward choices include breakfast frittatas in the morning and a harvest vegetable and grain bowl served during lunch and dinner. The wellness meals were created in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, American’s culinary partner, along with award-winning nutritionist Ellie Krieger....

When I toured American Airlines’ newly expanded Admirals Club in LaGuardia Airport (LGA), I called the space “stunning.”With upgraded furnishings and a sleek design, the LGA lounge breaks from the utilitarian motifs that permeate American’s other Admirals Clubs.Well, as it turns out, the LaGuardia space is a harbinger of good things to come. American on Thursday revealed that it’s kicking off a multiyear redesign of its Admirals Clubs with a new concept....

The Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue continues to spread its wings.The two carriers unveiled the latest expansion of the pact on Thursday, giving flyers six new routes and additional frequencies in 21 markets from New York and Boston.While the Northeast Alliance itself has been heavily scrutinized under the Biden administration, culminating in a mid-September DOJ lawsuit alleging that the tie-up is anti-competitive, American and JetBlue continue to move forward with network expansions and frequent flyer benefits....

American Airlines is working hard to remain the No.1 choice in for Miami travelers.Over the holiday weekend, the Fort Worth-based carrier added eight new routes from its South Florida hub, two of which add new dots to its international route map. AA also is boosting existing domestic MIA service with added frequencies and larger aircraft.The move comes as the city, an AA fortress hub, has seen a dramatic increase in air service from the carrier’s rivals: both from the network and ultra-low-cost airlines....

Chevelle Overview: Chevelle came to prominence in the early 21st century playing hard rock that represented a more melodic version of Tool’s sinister undertones and Helmet’s hardcore guitar aesthetic. Because of their focus on radio-friendly rock, Chevelle’s albums tend to be hit-or-miss affairs, but the trio have created a string of engaging, mildly aggressive singles (particularly “Send the Pain Below”) over the first decade of their existence. Chevelle’s Origins: When Chevelle formed in the mid-1990s as a trio outside Chicago, the band members were quite familiar with one another – after all, they were brothers....

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....

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....

Signia Hilton, the hotel chain’s corporate-focused brand that launched in 2019, will not offer executive lounge access as part of its Hilton Honors program, marking the first time elite members will be excluded from executive lounge access, One Mile at a Time reported earlier this week.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Access to executive lounges is only available at select properties, and excludes Club Signia for Hilton Honors Gold and Diamond members, per the Hilton Honors benefits website, which also notes that Diamond members generally receive complimentary access to executive lounges, without having to upgrade their room to a type that includes lounge access, as is the requirement for Gold members....

Jump to Recipe Knowing how to scald milk quickly for mashed potatoes is a crucial trick to ensure you have light and fluffy potatoes! In this article, I’m going to show you how to quickly and easily scald milk for any recipe! Trust me, it is worth the extra effort! Scalding Milk For Mashed Potatoes Making mashed potatoes is a pretty straightforward process. However, some small details make the difference between standard mashed potatoes and delicately fluffy and creamy perfection!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Following a very successful launch in 2018, American Express brought its popular Centurion Suite back to this year’s US Open in New York City, accessible to customers with The Centurion Card, in addition to The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express.This time around, the issuer has a surprise for guests, however — a pop-up “speakeasy,” giving visitors a taste of a similar space planned for the company’s upcoming location at New York-JFK....

Semi-private air carrier JSX is adding a new route to its ever-growing network.The carrier announced on Wednesday that it’ll connect Oakland (OAK) and Phoenix (PHX) with nonstop flights launching on Feb. 18. The airline will fly twice-daily flights in the market, with introductory fares starting at $199 each way.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!While you might think the Oakland to Phoenix market is already crowded with competitors — both Frontier and Southwest together operate the route with more than five flights a day— JSX is looking to disrupt the status-quo with its unique semi-private operations, which includes taking off and landing from private jet terminals at each airport....

Jump to Recipe The incredibly tasty Malibu Sunset cocktail layers just 3 ingredients to make a flavorful and impressive beach-inspired drink everyone loves! Layers of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and grenadine syrup combine to make this popular cocktail! This is another great, tasty, Malibu rum cocktail that everyone loves! The perfect balance of fruity sweetness with coconut rum in one amazing cocktail! I love a great Malibu rum cocktail and this tasty Malibu sunset never disappoints!...

The pet industry is a more than $60 billion a year business according to statistics from the American Pet Product Association, and entering this industry can be a lucrative choice for savvy entrepreneurs. Are you interested in starting a pet business? While you can certainly start a business on your own, there are many franchise opportunities that will let you become a part of an established brand. Here is a small sampling of currently available pet-related franchises....

Jump to Recipe This tasty pineapple upside down bundt cake is a beautiful presentation of a well-loved and popular dessert that’s quick and easy to make! This easy cake mix recipe makes it even faster to get this impressive dessert ready for all to enjoy! This tasty cake is everything you love about pineapple upside down cakes, but in a beautiful bundt cake shape! A super simple Pineapple Upside Down Cake to share with friends and family!...