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United Airlines is ready for a return to normal, but its CEO says the global aviation system isn’t.The Chicago-based carrier said Thursday that persistent strong demand enabled the highest second-quarter revenue in its history. But the airline and its CEO also warned that the rest of the year is filled with risks that include high fuel prices, a potential recession and operational challenges.“We’re not going to get back to normal utilization and normal staffing levels until next summer,” CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday on CNBC....

Although Hawaii had been among the strictest places in the United States when it comes to fighting COVID-19, popular tourist destination Maui ditched its remaining requirement for proof of vaccination or testing to access indoor spaces as of last week.For more TPG travel news and tips delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our free daily newsletter.Effective Feb. 21, proof of vaccination or testing will no longer be required for indoor service at restaurants, bars and gyms, per Maui Mayor Michael Victorino....

If you’re holding out hope for a major international trip later this year, you might want to reconsider.That’s according to Delta’s chief executive officer, Ed Bastian, in his Monday interview with New York Times editor Andrew Ross Sorkin as part of the Dealbook DC virtual conference.Bastian discussed the demand outlook, a vaccine requirement, the future of travel and more, as the carrier looks toward recovery from the industry’s worst crisis in decades....

It took 2 1/2 hours for Kathryn Schalow to get a call back from Delta when she tried to book a flight using a credit from a canceled trip. Chris Ruegsegger spent more than two hours on the phone with United to deal with an itinerary change on an award ticket, while Sonya Sneed called Delta four separate times. She spent hours on hold before she eventually managed to get an answer to her question by text message at 4 in the morning....

If its a Southwest livery, its a Boeing 737-700 If its American or United, its a Boeing 737-800 If its Delta, its a Boeing 737-900

Jump to Recipe We’ve gathered our favorite 4th of July dessert recipes so you can celebrate with some festive treats that have been tried and tested! Any one of these desserts would be fabulous for Independence Day BBQs, Cookouts, Potlucks, or just getting the family together to watch some fireworks. Try a few of these recipes and create a full table of 4th of July desserts that will impress your guests and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!...

Jump to Recipe This homemade sweetened condensed milk is rich, creamy, and a perfect substitute for the store-bought canned version in any recipe! Not to mention, it will only take you 35 minutes to make and uses all common ingredients! You can use it for a variety of desserts or add it to your coffee for a sweet and decadent twist. Best Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Whether you ran out of sweetened condensed milk and need some in a pinch, or you simply want to try out making your own- this is the best recipe out there!...

There are several wonderful mushrooms for risotto with different flavor profiles and textures, it’s up to you which to choose! These 5 mushrooms are the best of the best and will make a welcome savory addition to creamy risotto! The 5 best and most flavorful mushrooms to use in risotto! When it comes to cooking, there is absolutely nothing like the soothing motion of stirring a pot of Risotto to take my mind off things....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In an effort to maximize reviews during a long weekend in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, I decided to split my stay between two hotels. First, I went to check out the small Thompson Beach House, which ended up being a bit of a disappointment, followed by the gigantic Grand Hyatt just up the road.Even though the latter was considerably less expensive and more than 10 times the size, with a total of 314 rooms, compared to just 27 at the Thompson, I still much preferred the larger Hyatt hotel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: This post has been updated to include more details provided by Chase.If you’ve been looking into applying for a Chase credit card recently, you may have noticed some differences in the process. For one, some of Chase’s credit cards are not currently showing up on the site. Additionally, other cards are requiring a sign-in before you can apply....

We’re in the grip of the worst inflation the U.S. has seen in 40 years. Experts say it could be some time before prices for just about everything stop rising. The budget airline Avelo is taking action: It’s offering what it calls an “inflation-busting fare sale,” slashing ticket prices 30% across its network of 27 cities across the country.Get more travel news and fare deals delivered every morning to your inbox by signing up for TPG’s daily newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.From the lush rainforests to white sand beaches — there’s no shortage of beauty or things to do in Costa Rica.Flights to the Central American country have dropped as low as $224 round-trip starting as soon as September and lasting until March 2020, as first reported by Scott’s Cheap Flights. The winter months are a prime time to visit because it’s dry season....

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.Update: Both American Airlines and Delta have matched United’s fares to Hong Kong from several US cities including New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. We’re now seeing economy fares from $330 round-trip and business from $2670 round-trip from San Francisco on Delta....

Carnival Cruise Line’s much-anticipated Mardi Gras is on day two of its first revenue sailing after its debut was delayed by nearly a year. The ship, named after the line’s original passenger vessel, circa 1972, has tons of modern touches.Notably, the new-build boasts six neighborhoods. If you’ve sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class vessels, the concept might sound familiar to you, but Carnival has taken a slightly different approach by incorporating amenities like a two-deck tiki bar, a brewpub, the first roller coaster at sea and an area called the French Quarter with a New Orleans jazz-and-jambalaya ambiance....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Destroying credit cards is an important part of the credit card life cycle. Whether you want to cut, shred or incinerate, it’s important to get rid of credit cards if their security has been compromised, the card has expired or you’ve closed your account.One of our favorite cards at The Points Guy is the Chase Sapphire Reserve — a versatile and rewarding travel card with a handful of valuable perks....

We’ve partnered with American Express to bring you personal finance insights, advice and more. Check out Credit Intel, Amex’s financial education center, for more personal finance content.Any offers or benefits mentioned below are subject to change at any time, and may no longer be available.Today we wanted to share a story from TPG reader Sarah who put together a plan to pay for her dream destination wedding:When my husband-to-be Tony and I started planning our dream wedding, we wanted to make sure it really did fit our dreams without having to use any of our savings....

I just got back from an actual, no-doubt-about-it vacation in Aruba — and it was exactly what the doctor ordered.Not just because I needed an actual vacation (use your PTO days, people!), but because I had some clever tricks up my sleeve when I booked my flights and hotels. Allow me to explain.It all started with a JetBlue Mint deal for about $330. Perks of being friends with me include the fact that you might get a text saying, “I just booked us really cheap flights to Aruba in January in lie-flat business class seats....

Brakes are pretty much the most important safety device on your car. If you’ve even partially lost your brakes in the past, you’ll remember the change of underwear that followed. Inspecting your brakes twice a year for wear and damage can protect you and your passengers while saving you money by catching any damage before it becomes too costly. On many cars, you can inspect the brakes without even removing the wheel....

The King Cobra SZ Fairway Woods line from Cobra Golf followed on the heels of the company’s release of the King Cobra SZ driver line, creating Cobra’s woods family of the time. And what time was that? The Cobra SZ fairway woods were introduced in late 2003. They replaced the Cobra SS fairway woods. The “SZ” in their title stands for “Sweet Zone,” and relative to the previous-generation SS fairways they had expanded, hotter clubfaces....

The Bottom Line The LandRoller Terra skate delivers quality, durability, fit, and comfort in an attention-getting recreational skate design. Some experienced skaters feel that LandRoller Terras are a little heavier, a little slower and less maneuverable than many premium speed or hockey inline skates, but they are not targeted to speed or hockey enthusiasts. Landroller Terras are for any skater. Rocks, gravel and other irregularities are my weakness, so I find the multi-surface capability and the big wheel stability are attractive enough to offset any minor differences in technique or speed that are part of the user experience....