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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that the country has banned travel to sun destinations until April 30. As of this weekend, Canadian airlines will suspend service to Mexico and Caribbean destinations.Additionally, Canada will now require incoming travelers to undergo part of their quarantine in a government-approved hotel.Sign up to receive the daily TPG newsletter for more travel newsTrudeau said in his announcement that on arrival at an eligible airport, a traveler will have to take a PCR test and then pay for their three-day quarantine hotel stay, which will cost more than 2,000 CAD (about $1,565), while they await the test result....

Clear members will soon have expanded access to the company’s expedited security verification lanes when traveling through New York’s largest airport.Clear this week unveiled its newest verification lanes inside Terminal 7 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). These new lanes mark the third terminal Clear serves at JFK. The service offers biometric-reading kiosks that quickly check a traveler’s identity before Clear personnel escort those travelers to the front of the security checkpoint lines....

Jump to Recipe My super easy country-style pork loin chops recipe is guaranteed to produce delicious, tender, and juicy pork chops every time! With a generous coating of savory, smoky pork seasoning, these chops are packed full of flavor without needing any BBQ sauce! Country Style Pork Loin Chops Recipe If you’re craving a meaty main course, this is a simple, fool-proof recipe that is always a people-pleaser! The tasty seasoning is a winning combination that everyone loves when paired with hearty country style pork loin chops!...

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.It’s not everyday flights to Greece are on sale, so when fares dip below $400 round-trip, you book. That time is now. Norwegian is currently offering nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH) from $367, as reported by Running with Miles.Remember that Norwegian is a budget carrier so you’ll have to pay for a checked bag and to select your seat....

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....

Jamaica is a destination we’re always interested in, but especially so when fares are too good to pass up. If you’ve been trying to lock in your winter getaway itinerary then you’ll want to check out the great fares to Montego Bay you can find at the moment.Fares are drastically discounted for travel to Jamaica from a number of U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, and Philadelphia. American and Delta fares are for Basic Economy, but JetBlue and United have Main Cabin seats in this sale, which include a free carry-on and a seat assignment....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Every weekend, we round up the top miles, points and travel news that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here’s what you need to know:Sign up for the TPG newsletter for more deals, tips, insights and travel news.Going for gold: A review of Emirates’ new premium economy cabin on the Airbus A380(Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy)The much-anticipated new Emirates premium economy cabin has arrived and The Points Guy has already checked it out....

The FAA announced its latest round of fines against disruptive passengers on Tuesday, June 22, adding nearly $124,500 to the sum that it has already proposed in fine on unruly travelers over recent months.A total of eight passengers were fined in the latest round.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!The highest individual fine of the latest round, $22,000, was proposed against a passenger who allegedly refused to wear a mask, walked around the cabin despite flight attendant instructions to be seated, and drank alcohol that he brought on board himself, which is against FAA regulations....

New York City and Boston. The cities are tied by history, geography and even heated sports rivalries (think: Yankees versus Red Sox).But, at just about 215 miles apart, the cities are also tied by a thick web of transportation links that cater to both business and leisure travel between the two Northeast metropolises. There are flights — including airline shuttles with hourly service — tons of trains, buses and, more recently, even a seaplane route....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the foundational elements of the points and miles hobby is that you should maximize every online purchases by going through a shopping portal. This doesn’t just apply when buying items online; you also can score bonus points, miles or cashback on travel purchases by using shopping portals.And today a new offer popped up that makes it especially valuable to book through a portal....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.As practically everyone has grown tired of their own four walls, but travel demand has yet to return to full steam, 2020 has become (among other things) the year of work-from-hotel packages.First, there were offerings from Hyatt, then Marriott and Hilton and other hotel brands rushed to meet the needs of those who are more than done with working from their home office (or couch)....

Jump to Recipe This incredibly easy Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade delivers big flavor with few ingredients to make your chicken dinner anything but boring! Just simple, common pantry items like honey, olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic is all it takes to find your next family favorite go-to dinner! Super flavors combine in this easy honey garlic marinade to make your chicken anything but ordinary! Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade Recipe One of the easiest dinners when you’re in a crunch is to quickly cook up some chicken....

Hong Kong has banned all flights from the United States and seven other countries for at least two weeks amid fears they could spark a fifth wave of COVID-19 in the region.The Chinese-ruled city announced a ban on all incoming flights from eight countries, including Britain, the U.S. and Australia, as its politicians enacted the tightest restrictions since COVID-19 was detected two years ago.Want more aviation news, reviews, and tips sent to your inbox?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the things I love most about being The Points Guy is getting to hear stories from readers about all the positive ways award travel has affected their lives. That being said, while I love hearing about your successes, I think there’s also a lot we can learn by sharing our mistakes, and I’m calling on readers to send in your most egregious and woeful travel failures....

JetBlue reached a deal to acquire Spirit Airlines on Thursday, marking an end to a monthslong saga in which JetBlue and Frontier fought to buy the notorious budget carrier.Spirit and Frontier first announced their intention to merge in February with plans to create a megasized ultra-low-cost carrier.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.But JetBlue soon made a surprising, unsolicited all-cash offer for Spirit, tweaking the bid several times as Spirit’s board tried to deflect in favor of Frontier....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Overnight layovers are a fact of life for many travelers using Miami International Airport. It sees more than its fair share of flight cancellations and long delays because of bad weather –hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 but hurricanes and tropical storms don’t stick to that calendar. MIA also has more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U....

14 months. That’s how long you haven’t been able to redeem partner miles for Singapore Airlines-operated award flights. While it’s normal for Singapore to block premium-cabin award space from its partners, even economy class awards haven’t been bookable during this time.Luckily, Singapore Airlines has informed TPG that this should change soon. Specifically, the airline expects to begin releasing award space in the coming weeks.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

California seems to be on top of the issue of salvage titles with the California used car salvage law. According to a state website, The California Department of Consumer Affairs found that more than 700,000 structurally damaged and 150,000 salvaged vehicles are returned to streets and highways every year without a safety inspection and pose a potential hazard to all of the state’s motorists. In almost all cases, a salvage title is given to any vehicle that has sustained damage worth 75% or more of its value....

Jump to Recipe Are you wondering what is hanger steak, why is no one talking about it, and why is it so hard to get your hands on it? We answer all of those questions and more about this extraordinarily rich and delicious cut of beef! Wondering what the big deal is about hangar steak and what makes it so great? Maybe you’ve seen it on the menu at a restaurant but can’t find it in your local grocery store - what’s that about?...