United Airlines gets rid of economy seats in favor of pricey premium cabin comforts

United Airlines gets rid of economy seats in favor of pricey premium cabin comforts

United Airlines likes big cabins — but that means big price increases. On Tuesday, the airline behemoth released its new cabin designs, which will include an increased number of premium seats with fewer options in the standard coach section, as reported by CNBC. According to the Robb Report, United Airlines will add 250 aircraft — … Read more

Customers are scratching their heads at these bizarre Sweethearts candy sayings: ‘I was shocked’

Customers are scratching their heads at these bizarre Sweethearts candy sayings: ‘I was shocked’

Love does cost a thing. Today might be the official day of romance, but the beloved Sweethearts candy isn’t letting people forget how tough the economy is right now. At the beginning of every year, Sprangler Candy Company releases a fresh batch of tiny edible hearts with new cheeky sayings — and it’s safe to … Read more

This airline has a secret sleeper row even for economy flyers — here’s how it works

This airline has a secret sleeper row even for economy flyers — here’s how it works

When they say “sit back and relax,” this airline means it. As the travel industry seemingly trends away from space and comfort, one airline is providing passengers — even those flying economy — with a luxurious perk. Savvy sleepyheads know that Lufthansa offers a Sleeper’s Row, allowing passengers to book an entire row in economy … Read more

Airline dropping non-reclinable economy seats after passenger backlash, viral videos

Airline dropping non-reclinable economy seats after passenger backlash, viral videos

WestJet Airlines said on Friday it will scrap non-reclinable economy seating on certain Boeing 737 jets, following a slew of complaints and videos on social media showing travelers’ knees pressed up against the seats ahead of them. The Canadian carrier said in a statement it will return to its prior standard economy seat configuration after reviewing … Read more

How the economy badly hurt Gen Z in 2025 — and the hacks they’re using to try to save money

How the economy badly hurt Gen Z in 2025 — and the hacks they’re using to try to save money

Financial challenges have a wide-reaching impact, and in a recent study, Gen Z reported that their social lives (72%), mental health (67%), and physical health (62%) have suffered due to money constraints in the last year. The survey of 2,000 Gen Z hourly workers also found that more than a third (36%) are working multiple … Read more

‘Greedy’ American Airlines ripped after announcing fliers no longer earn miles, other perks with basic economy tickets: ‘No loyalty’

‘Greedy’ American Airlines ripped after announcing fliers no longer earn miles, other perks with basic economy tickets: ‘No loyalty’

This won’t fly. American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, the policy change is in effect for travelers who booked basic economy tickets on or after Dec. 17 at 12 a.m. … Read more

Here’s how many Americans are using credit cards to cover holiday gifts this year — and it will shock you

Here’s how many Americans are using credit cards to cover holiday gifts this year — and it will shock you

Cash-strapped Americans are dreaming of a green Christmas as money woes dampen what’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year. A new study has laid bare the dire state of the economy, with a whopping 84% shoppers set to use credit cards to cover costs this holiday season, stricken by soaring prices. The … Read more

London eyes new tourist tax to help boost local economy

London eyes new tourist tax to help boost local economy

London is weighing whether to implement a new tourist tax targeting overnight guests. Mayor Sadiq Khan is reportedly looking into charging overnight visitors a tax on stays at hotels and short-term rentals. “The mayor has been clear [about considering] a modest tourist levy, similar to other international cities,” a spokesperson for the mayor of London told the … Read more

Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals

Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals

As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal. Eagle Foods, the Cleveland, Ohio-based company behind Hamburger Helper, told Fox News Digital its year-over-year sales rose 14.5% in August. The savory, cheese-forward Hamburger Helper meal kit — introduced in 1971 — has attracted consumers … Read more

Beer, wine and snacks are now free on this major airline — even for economy flyers

Beer, wine and snacks are now free on this major airline — even for economy flyers

They’re raising the “bar” on in-flight drink service. No longer does Air Canada’s cattle class have to pay a premium for some high-altitude hooch. The carrier has announced that it is offering coach passengers complimentary beer, wine and snacks on all of its flights moving forward. The initiative was initially rolled out on economy flights … Read more

Knife-wielding passenger turned my flight on a dream trip into a horror movie: ‘Never flying economy again’

Knife-wielding passenger turned my flight on a dream trip into a horror movie: ‘Never flying economy again’

This space invader took stranger danger to new heights — literally.  Sure, it’s hard getting comfy at 30,000 feet. But one impolite, elderly plane passenger terrorized her seatmate during a 14-hour Qatar Airways flight, leaning and stretching out across the woman’s body, poking her with bare feet and pointing a knife in her direction after … Read more

Can’t get comfortable or sleep on a plane? Travel expert shares helpful hacks for an enjoyable flight — even if you’re stuck in economy

Can’t get comfortable or sleep on a plane? Travel expert shares helpful hacks for an enjoyable flight — even if you’re stuck in economy

Just because you might be stuck flying economy doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable in doing so. Nicole Lazo is a frequent flyer — she’s been to 36 different countries and regularly flies with her husband and 15-year-old son — and has mastered how to sleep on a plane, what to wear on long flights … Read more

Las Vegas casino owner rips ‘exaggerated’ claims of city’s downfall: ‘Not everything is terrible’

Las Vegas casino owner rips ‘exaggerated’ claims of city’s downfall: ‘Not everything is terrible’

The latest statistics have confirmed the social chatter that Las Vegas tourism has hit a “dramatic low,” with some even calling Vegas an experience of the past. Even as reports indicate Las Vegas tourism is down overall, Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens told Fox News Digital in an interview that the assessment may be “premature.” … Read more

Gen Z can’t afford love — most spend $0 on dates every month, new survey reveals

Gen Z can’t afford love — most spend alt=

They’re a budgeted bunch of penny-pinching pups.  Gen Z is not wooing the objects of their affection with top-tier rendezvous nor top-shelf spoils. In fact, most 20-somethings, grownups born after 1997, aren’t spending a dime on dates — and it’s paying off big time, per Bank of America’s new Better Money Habits study.  “The cost … Read more

Hershey to hike chocolate prices by double digits — and it’s not because of tariffs

Hershey to hike chocolate prices by double digits — and it’s not because of tariffs

Hershey has told retailers it will be taking a double-digit price increase on average across its confection portfolio due to a surge in costs of cocoa, a company spokesperson said Tuesday. The maker of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups declined to comment on the specifics of the pricing action as discussions with its retail partners are underway. … Read more

Couple ‘romanticizes’ economy flight with DIY luxury hack: ‘Manifesting getting sat next to you guys on my next flight’

Couple ‘romanticizes’ economy flight with DIY luxury hack: ‘Manifesting getting sat next to you guys on my next flight’

Natalia Corso, an Emirates flight attendant, shared how she and her boyfriend turn their economy seats into a full-on “luxury” experience — and the Internet was simultaneously jealous and irritated. “Manifesting getting sat next to you guys on my next flight,” wrote one hopeful commenter. In a video that’s now racked up over 28 million … Read more

A quarter of Americans are now too stressed about money to have sex: survey

A quarter of Americans are now too stressed about money to have sex: survey

It’s a recession in affection. Money problems used to just ruin weekends and credit scores — now they’re ruining date nights, libido, and long-term relationships. According to a recent ZipHealth survey, one in four Americans (26%) say they’re too stressed about money to have sex. Finance issues are becoming foreplay’s biggest mood killer. A shocking … Read more

A $9 pizza in this economy? Popular pie seller just announced delivery for the first time ever — and fans are freaking out

A  pizza in this economy? Popular pie seller just announced delivery for the first time ever — and fans are freaking out

This is big news for pizza lovers. In a time when New York pizza is selling for $6 slices and $40 pies — the idea of a large $9 pizza in itself sounds glorious, but the fact that it can also be delivered — chef’s kiss. Popular membership-only warehouse, Sam’s Club, just announced that their … Read more

Homeowners are doing renovations and repairs amid economic uncertainty

Homeowners are doing renovations and repairs amid economic uncertainty

U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same time, U.S. retail sales overall rose … Read more

Delta ditches ‘basic economy’ in ticketing overhaul — here’s how fliers can still snag a cut-price fare

Delta ditches ‘basic economy’ in ticketing overhaul — here’s how fliers can still snag a cut-price fare

Delta is grounding Basic Economy. The airline is overhauling its ticket offerings in a bid to give customers “greater choice and more customization” — and it’s its most economical offering will be impacted. But frugal fliers fear not, Delta will still offer the cheapest tier of ticket under a new name. From Oct 1, Basic … Read more