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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It looks like a bit of a fare war is happening on the West Coast.It’s a great opportunity for folks who can make California to London work.Airline: American, British Airways, Delta, Finnair, KLM and moreRoutes: SFO/LHRCost: from $351Dates: April-May 2020Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige® Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare when booked directly with the airline) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy....

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 11 p....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest 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.While many travelers prefer the speed of flight, there’s quite a few routes in the US where taking the train beats flying for convenience. Plus, when you’re not in a hurry to get somewhere, there’s something romantic about the experience of riding the rails....

Delta Air Lines is giving travelers even more time to use new and existing flight credits.The Atlanta-based carrier is extending all ticket validity through Dec. 31, 2023, as announced on Wednesday. Previously, the airline had extended expiring credits through the end of 2022, so this move gives all existing eCredit holders an additional year to rebook tickets. All rebooked travel must be completed by the end of 2024.Additionally, all newly issued credits and vouchers for canceled flights will be valid through Dec....

Jump to Recipe Foods that start with A: The ultimate list of ingredients, dishes, and foods that all begin with the letter A! From fruits and veggies to desserts, this list contains any food category you could possibly need! You can stick to the items you know and love or branch out and try something new! 58 Foods That Start With The Letter ‘A’ Have you been asked to take part in a food challenge to list all of the foods you can think of that start with an ‘A’?...

United Airlines just added more than a quarter-million seats to its schedule, and the reason why might surprise you.No, the Chicago-based airline isn’t taking delivery of new planes, nor is it cramming new seats into a super-dense configuration. Instead, United’s adding back seats it removed from its regional jets late last year.Specifically, the carrier’s Embraer 175 regional jet was reconfigured into a 70-seat arrangement to satisfy a “scope clause” with its pilots last year....

Jump to Recipe Raspberry pie filling is a fruity, rich filling that is perfect for delicious pies, cakes, and other sweet treats! You can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this easy recipe. Plus, it tastes better than anything you can get from a can! Easy Raspberry Pie Filling Recipe Raspberry pie filling is delicious in pies, but it is great for other desserts like ice cream, crisps, and pancakes! This homemade version is quick and incredibly simple to throw together....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.JetBlue just announced the starting dates for its flights to Cuba, which are also now available to book, starting at just $99 each way from Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Not only is JetBlue offering cheaper tickets on it’s inaugural flight to Santa Clara than competitor Silver Airways, which will also fly the route nonstop, it’s also beginning service one day earlier on August 31....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.There are only a few days left in June, which means time is running out to use two very popular Amex Offers that can confer serious savings of up to $200.Want more credit card news and advice from TPG? Sign up for our free daily newsletter.Save up to $100 at The Home DepotMany people who have The Platinum Card® from American Express received an Amex Offer at the beginning of the year that awards $50 back on up to two purchases of $50 or more when you shop online at The Home Depot....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Brace yourself, Bonvoy fans — you might want to grab a chair. And that box of super-plush tissues you stole from the St. Regis.Back when Marriott shared details of its new redemption rates in April of 2018, we learned that the chain would eventually roll out peak and off-peak pricing, in addition to the standard redemption rates already in effect....

Jump to RecipeThis super easy Pineapple Sunshine Cake is loaded with fantastic pineapple flavor and topped with a delicious whipped cream frosting! It’s the perfect cake for all things summertime, and for making on the fly to take to events and gatherings! Garnish with even more pineapple and some maraschino cherries for a truly ambrosia-like cake!! Quick and easy cake mix recipes like this pineapple sunshine cake are a super way to shine at parties on short notice!...

Hilton’s up-and-coming luxury brand LXR Hotels and Resorts has gotten raves from some frequent travelers. A fairly new LXR property in Seattle – the Hotel 1000 Seattle – joined the Hilton group just a few weeks ago.TPG wanted to be among the first to review the newly flagged Hilton property, and a work trip to Seattle was timed perfectly for a review.Good service, nice design and comfortable beds mean I can definitely recommend a stay at this hotel, but at current pricing I would personally probably not go back....

Qatar Airways continue to elevate the onboard passenger experience.The latest development comes as the airline gears up to inaugurate its newest jet, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, into passenger service on Friday (June 25). Along with the new plane comes a new cabin, and this one looks swanky.Though it’s not the carrier’s top-notch (and TPG Award-winning) Qsuite biz, the forward cabin on the new -9 Dreamliner is outfitted with a brand-new business-class product, dubbed the Adient Ascent seat....

The Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue is coming to life.In addition to a slew of new routes, more than 100 codeshare flights and reciprocal loyalty benefits, the two airlines have teamed up to make it easier to connect in New York’s busiest airport — using a shuttle bus.At New York-JFK, each of the airport’s six terminals operates like its own fiefdom. None are physically attached to each other, and getting between them has historically required exiting security, picking up your luggage and taking the AirTrain....

Do others consider you to be a hard-to-read person or think that you come off as a bit cold or icy? Have you ever wondered if you’re emotionally unavailable or detached? Since being emotionally closed off can prevent you from creating deep and meaningful connections with others, it’s important to be able to recognize the five signs that you might be an emotionally detached person — and take steps to open and warm your heart....

Jump to Recipe This simple Sweet Shortcrust Pastry is an amazingly easy-to-make shortbread type crust for all of your sweets, desserts, pies, and tarts! It can be made entirely by hand, and doesn’t even need to be rolled out for filling your pie or tart pans! My easy to make sweet shortcrust pastry doesn’t even require rolling out to make a perfectly sweet tart or pie crust! This Fantastically Easy Shortcrust Pastry is a Baking Basic That Makes at Home Baking a Snap!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Everyone wants to save money on credit card annual fees, but the entry-level airline cards usually just aren’t worth it. That doesn’t mean you have to pay $450 a year for the carriers’ most premium travel rewards cards; luckily, there are some great options in the middle. In today’s post, I want to highlight the best (and most popular) mid-range airline credit cards, many of which have annual fees under $100....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Be careful what you wish for,” said a nurse from the medical center on Discovery Princess.It was disembarkation morning, following an otherwise pleasant five-night cruise along the West Coast, and I woke up with the worst sore throat and earache I’ve had in years. I also lost my voice, so my boyfriend had to call down to the onboard medical center to ask about getting a COVID-19 test....

It looks like the comeback of cruising is kicking into high gear.One of the world’s biggest cruise lines, MSC Cruises, on Thursday announced it would resume operations with more than half its fleet over the next four months.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletterThe 18-ship brand already has restarted sailings out of Italy with one ship, MSC Grandiosa. But, it now plans to have at least 10 ships sailing by Aug....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.When it comes to shopping, Black Friday is quickly getting overshadowed by Cyber Monday—24 hours of online deals perfect after a long holiday weekend. While skipping shopping mall crowds is one major Cyber Monday perk, another is that many of the properties are under the Marriott and Starwood umbrella, so you can still earn Marriott Rewards points and Starpoints on these stays (sorry, no using points to purchase these offers)....