World’s top 10 economy airlines revealed — and only one is U.S. based

World’s top 10 economy airlines revealed — and only one is U.S. based

Picking the wrong airline can turn into a mid-air nightmare. But it turns out some economy class tickets are actually… kind of dreamy? Aviation consultancy Skytrax has ranked the top economy-class carriers for 2026, listing the world’s best flight experiences based on feedback from annual passenger satisfaction surveys.  Skytrax looked at how the five best … Read more

Airlines with the best economy seats, according to experts

Airlines with the best economy seats, according to experts

Economy seats conjure images of minimal legroom, uncomfortable proximity to fellow passengers, and paltry snacks. However, not all economy seats are created equal, and experts say the experience can vary from tolerable to miserable depending on the airline. To identify the best of the basic, Travel + Leisure polled travelers and travel experts and voted … Read more

Celebrity hotspot West Hollywood bar closing after 10 years

Celebrity hotspot West Hollywood bar closing after 10 years

Another West Hollywood institution is calling it quits. The formerly nightlife-loving Los Angeles area city has recently endured a brutal wave of beloved spots closing — and now it’s been revealed that last call has officially been set for one of WeHo’s most high profile addresses, Employees Only LA. The moody cocktail bar and restaurant, which … Read more

New York town named one of America’s worst places to live — and no, it’s not the overpriced Apple

New York town named one of America’s worst places to live — and no, it’s not the overpriced Apple

A small town wedged against one of the busiest Army posts in the country has earned an unwanted distinction as one of the least livable places in the United States. LeRay, New York, zip code 13637, sits just outside of far-upstate Watertown and contains Fort Drum — the sprawling military base fueling the area’s economy.  The … Read more

Laid-off tech workers rush to apply for $50-an-hour dishwashing job: ‘We’re looking for athletes’

Laid-off Silicon Valley tech workers searching for new opportunities are applying for Bay Area dishwashing jobs — but one local restaurant owner claims that many of the hopefuls simply don’t have what it takes. “Most are not qualified,” Phong Nguyen, proprietor of popular San Francisco Vietnamese restaurant Pho de Nguyen, told SFGATE. “We’re looking for … Read more

Sam’s Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners

As families look for ways to keep dinner costs down, warehouse clubs are competing for shoppers with prepared meals that offer an alternative to cooking from scratch or spending money on takeout. Among the prepared meal options is Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit, a 37-ounce meal listed for just under $16 on the retailer’s website. … Read more

Only four cities on ‘Cheeseburger Index’ had average meal below $15: report

Only four cities on ‘Cheeseburger Index’ had average meal below : report

For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. A $15 bill is still enough to cover a cheeseburger, fries and a soda in some US cities, but not everywhere. A recent DoorDash State of Local Commerce report found that just four of … Read more

Exclusive | A great day out in NYC for $0 — in this economy? Meet the cash-strapped New Yorkers turning ‘no-spend’ into an art form

Exclusive | A great day out in NYC for alt=

Almost every New Yorker is feeling the financial strain these days — it’s like you can’t step outside without being slapped with a $50 tax nobody voted for. Where does it all go? Mostly, we’re just existing — inflated Uber rides, $20 salad bowls, $9 iced lattes on our way to work. Some of us have that … Read more

Americans have crowned their favorite state — find out where your home ranks

Americans have crowned their favorite state — find out where your home ranks

America the Beautiful is a little more so in this state. For the fourth consecutive year, the State of Deseret has been ranked the No. 1 state in the US News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings.  Each state was ranked in categories including education, economy, environment, crime and health care. While Utah didn’t … Read more

Major airline installs a ‘game-changing’ new feature to economy seats that weary passengers have begged for

Major airline installs a ‘game-changing’ new feature to economy seats that weary passengers have begged for

An airline known for luxury is finally democratizing comfort. Emirates, the celebrated Dubai-based airline, has long pampered passengers in premium economy and business class, but is now outfitting its economy cabin with ergonomic luxury. Dubbed the U-Dream, the first-of-its-kind adjustable headrest features flexible inward-folding wings to support the head and neck. The U-Dream features flexible … Read more

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more

Inflation is shrinking but these 5 grocery staples continue to shock shoppers — here’s where to buy them for less

Inflation is shrinking but these 5 grocery staples continue to shock shoppers — here’s where to buy them for less

Inflation is falling, but your groceries are still expensive. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.5% in June over the past 12 months, cooling from its 4.2% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. While the index — measuring how much the cost of everyday items changes over time — saw the biggest drop … Read more

Airlines with the most spacious economy seats in the world revealed — and just one US airline made top 5

Airlines with the most spacious economy seats in the world revealed — and just one US airline made top 5

While some jet-setters prefer flying by the seat of their pants, others plan to cruise the clouds in comfort.  Luckily for globetrotters inclined toward coziness, the airlines with the world’s most spacious economy seats of 2026 have just been revealed, crowning New York’s JetBlue as the only US-based carrier as a runner-up in the roominess ranking.  Still, … Read more

Major US airline cuts free meals for economy passengers — hungry travelers now must preorder and pay

Major US airline cuts free meals for economy passengers — hungry travelers now must preorder and pay

Free food just got an early departure. Hawaiian Airlines just announced that complimentary meal service has hit some turbulence as the company will no longer be offering a free meal. Those sitting in economy — of course — will be the ones hit hard. But travelers can still grab some grub, they just have to … Read more

$1 upgrade? Why basic economy passengers are getting VIP lounge access

 upgrade? Why basic economy passengers are getting VIP lounge access

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There are few places on Earth that test the limits of human dignity quite like an airport terminal during a flight delay. It always starts the same way: a crackle … Read more

Company rewards employees with cheap ‘goodie bags’ instead of raises — people are shocked at what’s inside

Company rewards employees with cheap ‘goodie bags’ instead of raises — people are shocked at what’s inside

That’s one insulting “raise.” There’s no denying that times are tough. Groceries are wildly expensive. Filling up a car’s gas tank can send shivers down one’s spine. It seems as though no one can stop outside their home without spending money these days. So now more than ever, people are waiting with bated breath for … Read more

Historic candy store closes after 141 years — operated by the same family for 5 generations: ‘I can’t believe it’

Historic candy store closes after 141 years — operated by the same family for 5 generations: ‘I can’t believe it’

Sweet surrender. A beloved chain of candy stores is closing up shop. In a statement, Lammes Candies, a Texas institution, attributed the closure to “unprecedented economic pressures and current market conditions.” The company will shutter six of its seven Lone Star State locations. Both the Lammes flagship on Airline Boulevard in Austin and its online … Read more

Coca-Cola sales are climbing — and ‘shrinkflation’ is the sly way it’s keeping fans buying more

Coca-Cola sales are climbing — and ‘shrinkflation’ is the sly way it’s keeping fans buying more

Coca-Cola fans’ love for the fizzy stuff continues to grow — even as the containers it comes in keep whittling down. On Tuesday, the company reported an increase in sales at the start of the year, raking in $12.5 billion over three months and raising shares by 5% — a notable find, considering the simultaneous … Read more

Consumer confidence plummeted to record low this month, study reveals — though spending shows a glimmer of hope

Consumer confidence plummeted to record low this month, study reveals — though spending shows a glimmer of hope

Consumer confidence across the United States plunged to an all-time low this month, as Americans grapple with anxiety over the war in Iran, new data revealed.  The University of Michigan’s long-running Survey of Consumers tracks how Americans feel about the economy, their personal finances and spending — shaped by factors like inflation, the cost of … Read more

We survived the death of the penny — the nickel could be nixed next, experts say

We survived the death of the penny — the nickel could be nixed next, experts say

“If only I had a nickel” could take on a brand-new, more wistful meaning. The death of the penny — which President Donald Trump ordered late last year after the coin began to cost approximately four times more to make than it’s actually worth in US currency — has some wondering if the nickel, which … Read more