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In one of the surest signs that the travel industry is moving past the pandemic, the list of the world’s longest flights has a new entry.Air New Zealand said on Tuesday that it plans to launch nonstop flights between New York’s JFK Airport and Auckland, New Zealand (AKL), later this year.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Service will begin with a special inaugural departure from JFK on Sept....

The U.S. is reportedly preparing to significantly narrow the testing window for travelers flying back to the United States, regardless of vaccination status, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.The new rule will require all travelers, vaccinated or not, to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no later than one day before departure. The current policy, which has been in place since January, has been three days before departure. The policy goes into effect for flights departing at or after Dec....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG Reader Leslie asks:“I would like to travel over to Hawaii to see a friend from high school. I would really like to do it in first or business class since I have a 6-year-old child. What cards can I use to rack up miles and points that will be beneficial to this trip?I am new to a lot of this, so I am confused as to which points are more beneficial and can be transferred to airline partners....

Though the last day of summer isn’t technically until Sept. 22, for many, the end of summer — and all that comes with it — arrives the Tuesday after Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer.Long weekends, playing hooky for a day at the beach, backyard barbecues, late-night ice cream runs while the sun is still out: There are few things sweeter in life than summer traditions.Though I personally enjoy those experiences, growing up in the Midwest and living in New York City and Washington, D....

Jump to Recipe These strawberry desserts are an amazing gathering of the all-time best sweet strawberry dessert recipes that everyone will enjoy! From classic favorites to easy no-bake recipes and frozen strawberry treats, there’s something to please everyone! Each of these strawberry dessert ideas is a wonderful ‘must try’ for your hand-picked berries! Strawberry Dessert Recipes I’m a die-hard fruit dessert fan, anything caramel is a runner-up, and chocolate sweets come in last....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The American Express International Airline Program now offers travelers the ability to book discounted premium cabin tickets directly via online chat.The discount program has existed for some time, originally as a buy-one-get-one-free deal for full-fare first and business class tickets. More than a year ago, Amex revised and expanded the program to instead offer discounted rates on 1-8 first, business and premium economy class tickets....

Jump to Recipe This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner! These savory collard greens with bacon are great with chicken, pork, or beef! This staple Southern side dish deserves to be on your dinner plate more often!...

Custom shoes are hot. Whether you need custom shoes due to some sort of foot problem, or you just like the idea of your footwear being different from the “off the rack” styles, you’ll be happy to know that custom footwear is hot. Below you’ll find several resources for custom shoes from personalized baby shoes to shoes built to fit your feet and everything in between. Custom Fit Shoes and Orthotics for People with Foot Problems...

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.Delta has just launched another SkyMiles sale for domestic routes around the country. You can fly round-trip in economy for as little as 10,000 miles. And upgrades to Comfort+ will only bump up your total to 11,000 miles round-trip....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.JetBlue is currently running a fare sale with flights starting at just $29 each-way from several cities for travel between May 12-June 17, 2015. To take advantage of this sale, you must book by Wednesday, April 29 at 11:59 PM ET.Fare Sale Details:Fares include government taxes and fees.Book April 28 - 29, 2015 (the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local time)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Groupon is currently offering a couple of deals for Priority Pass, but we think that you could do better.If you’re unfamiliar, Priority Pass is a lounge membership program that offers access to more than 1,200 lounges and restaurants in airports worldwide. Membership plans range from a variety of prices and levels of accessibility.While the Groupon deals do offer discounts on these plans, if you’re seeking a good bargain on a Priority Pass, this is definitely not your best option....

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.Delta’s periodic mileage sale for award flights to Europe is back – and it’s even better than before! While you can still score economy flights to Europe from 48,000 SkyMiles round-trip, you also have the option of redeeming for business class for just 128,000 SkyMiles round-trip....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.French Polynesia has recently become much more accessible to US-based travelers, thanks to new flights from San Francisco on both French Bee and United. We figured now’s as good a time as any to see what all the fuss is about, so I joined (and reviewed) the very first United nonstop to Papeete on the island of Tahiti, which got me to the airport a bit after 7pm....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Hilton runs promotions throughout the year often for months a time, allowing Honors members to rack up extra points on stays. The current promotion, Hilton’s Points Unlimited, will end on May 5. On May 6 the new promotion will start and its great news for Honors Members.Go More Get More will earn Honors members double points on every stay between May 6 and September 8 after completing just one stay....

Often when we write about Global Entry, it’s to highlight the fact that it comes with a free membership to the super helpful TSA PreCheck program, which gives you the privilege of passing through airport security without stripping down to your knickers. You can wear your shoes, belt and light jacket through the metal detector. You don’t even have to remove your laptop or small toiletries from your carry-on.But Global Entry is extremely useful in its own right....

Jump to Recipe If you’d like to learn how to make a crumb topping for muffins, bread, cakes, and other desserts, check out my easy recipe! A crumbly brown sugar and cinnamon topping adds a wonderful textural element to baked goods, so knowing how to make a crumb topping comes in handy if you love to whip up desserts and other sweet treats! Homemade Crumb Topping Some of my favorite desserts include a cinnamon crumb topping!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereHurricane Nate is about to pack a punch on the Gulf Coast. Landfall is predicted for 1am Central Time Sunday morning with top sustained winds around 105 miles per hour. This will make it a strong Category 2 hurricane. However, winds aren’t necessarily going to be Hurricane Nate’s legacy.Just like Hurricane Harvey brought devastating rainfall and Hurricanes Irma and Maria brought devastating winds, Hurricane Nate seems primed to make its mark with “life-threatening storm surge flooding,” according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC)....

JetBlue has made a bid to acquire ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, a surprise move that could imperil Spirit’s own plans to merge with Frontier Airlines.The news of JetBlue’s apparent interest in Spirit was first reported Tuesday afternoon by The New York Times, which cited “three people with knowledge of the matter.“The deal would be valued at about $3.6 billion and would trump Frontier’s cash and share offer for Spirit, according to the Times....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Star Alliance loyalty programs have undergone a major shake-up in the last few years, with United MileagePlus losing its luster as it shifts to dynamic award pricing and Avianca LifeMiles rapidly rising to the forefront. Low award rates and the lack of fuel surcharges (especially on partners like Lufthansa) have made Avianca a fan favorite, along with the fact that LifeMiles are incredibly easy to earn....

Jump to Recipe These red velvet Valentine’s Day treats include all of the best red velvet desserts for celebrating with the one you love! From cakes to cupcakes, cookies, and more, this list has something for every taste. Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with these tasty homemade red velvet treats! Best Red Velvet Desserts For Valentine’s Day Not only does the vibrant color of red velvet cake match the Valentine’s Day theme, but it makes for some of the most decadent desserts!...