This amusement park is no laughing matter. Six Flags — the amusement park company operating parks around the country like Knott’s Berry Farm — is facing a bumpy ride. The North Carolina-based company has recently agreed to settle a $11.24 million lawsuit. The company has been accused of charging parkgoers a processing fee that was … Read more
As rising food costs and a fraught economy make dining out increasingly expensive, one North Carolina restaurant is drawing fire for a controversial surcharge. STATS, a sports bar in Charlotte, allegedly charged a customer $6 to take her leftovers home. The outraged customer, known to the internet as Millionaire Mace, posted a picture of her … Read more
For a flight with less than half an hour in the air, United Airlines’ revived California route comes with a sky-high price tag: $200. The airline brought back daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bakersfield’s Meadows Field on Aug. 11, per InsideFlyer. The route gives travelers a way to avoid the notoriously … Read more
Is the pump mightier than the plug? A Rivian owner has sparked an online debate after revealing how much she paid to fast charge her electric whip. Linda, a California-based food influencer, shared that she was charging her car while she did her Costco shopping. A Rivian owner has sparked an online debate after revealing … Read more
In the wake of record crowds flocking to top European destinations, many sites are implementing fees and visitor limits. Among the countries leading in the use of cash and caps for crowd control is Italy. In Sardinia, several swaths of sand require booking and a small fee. La Pelosa, one of the most photographed beaches … Read more
A Mexico City nightclub owner is taking revenge for President Trump’s “insults” by hitting American tourists where it hurts — their wallets. Club Japan is charging US citizens 15 times more than other tourists to get in, while posting a pointed jab about who does, and doesn’t, deserve discounts. “In the same way we remind … Read more
Not all heroes wear capes. Robert Samuel certainly does not. Instead, the Manhattanite dons a black hat embroidered with yellow lettering that reads “#LineDudes.” But his lack of superhuman regalia doesn’t make the professional line sitter any less of a champion to the Tri-State area travelers who’ve paid him to wait in frustratingly long Transportation … Read more
Logan Troyer is a damsel in distress. The trendy Brooklynite, however, isn’t some cursed princess locked away in a tower — but rather one in a growing host of outré NYC tastemakers who prefer wearing their rips, splits and spills on their sleeves. As the soaring cost of making a statement forces fashionistas to be more clever … Read more
St. Maarten’s government is warning travelers about a scam that charges tourists to process an immigration form that should be free. The fake third-party website is charging a fee to help visitors complete the island’s embarkation/disembarkation form, a form that’s required for entry. However, there are no fees associated with the real form, the St. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have two children and work opposite evening shifts so that one of us is home with the kids at all times. Recently, my best friend from high school surprised me with concert tickets to our favorite band, but the concert is on a night I’m supposed to be with … Read more
A savvy mom is charging her family $23 per head for their Christmas dinner and insists her cooking is “worth every penny”. Whitney Ainscough, 32, already charges her extended family of 12 people $11 each for their normal Sunday roasts, but is upping the ante for the big day. Charging a further $11 per child … Read more
An unusual pricing policy at a small-town South Australian thrift store has left bargain hunters scratching their heads. A member of the popular Facebook group Op Shopping Australia posted a photo taken in Burra, showing a window sign at a store called Goosey Goosey Gander. “$5 entry refundable on purchase, regular customers free,” the sign … Read more
Sachia Vickery is making her way through U.S. Open qualifiers this week, and fans looking to get to know her better will have to fork over $12.99 a month. The American and 559th-ranked player divulged that she’s also an adult content creator on OnlyFans and the experience has been life-changing. “I’m very open-minded and I … Read more
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were sued on Tuesday by passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in “window” seats, only to find themselves placed in seats next to a blank wall. Proposed class actions were filed against United in San Francisco federal court and against Delta in Brooklyn, NY, federal court, seeking millions of dollars of damages for more than … Read more
It was a salt and pepper shakedown. A diner who asked for pepper on his pizza at a restaurant in Italy was appalled after realizing he’d been charged extra for the seasoning. The incident reportedly occurred at an undisclosed pizzeria located in the center of Bari, a seaside hotspot teaming with tourists, Newsflash reported. The … Read more
Make that money, honey. One savvy wife sparked an online debate for her decision to charge her hubby for making his lunches every day. This woman has no problem making her husband pay up. catinsyrup – stock.adobe.com Rae, a mom of two, who is now self-employed, creating social media and caring for her family, often … Read more
From “I do” to “I due.” Ghosting a pair of lovebirds on their big day, especially after confirming your attendance, could cost you more than a friendship, one absentee invitee found out the hard way. The fair weather pal ignited a debate over the practice of charging for no-shows — the same way some popular restaurants … Read more
Couples who are on the brink of divorce are shelling out hundreds of dollars per hour to pay for — not therapy — but a divorce coach. Nowadays, 40-50% of people’s first marriages end in splitsville, as reported by the New York Times. And to make things even more real — reportedly every 42 seconds, … Read more
You can “Rock and Roll All Nite” with Gene Simmons — but it’ll cost you. The Kiss frontman, 75, is giving fans the opportunity to be his personal assistant and band roadie for over $12K. Hawking the job as “the ultimate Gene Simmons experience” on his website, the rocker promises you’ll “be on the GS … Read more
The highest-grossing show on Broadway last week wasn’t any of the big dogs: “Wicked,” “The Lion King” or “Hamilton.” No. 1 wasn’t even a musical. The winner was “Othello” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, which sold a mammoth $2.63 million in tickets last week over just seven performances. Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal’s play … Read more