American Airlines to roll out free, ‘essential’ perk for loyalty program members

American Airlines to roll out free, ‘essential’ perk for loyalty program members

American Airlines said Tuesday it would launch free in-flight Wi-Fi in partnership with telecom firm AT&T for customers enrolled in the carrier’s loyalty program. Airlines are increasingly competing on free onboard internet access as they vie for loyalty-driven customers. “Free high-speed Wi-Fi isn’t just a perk — it’s essential for today’s travelers,” Heather Garboden, chief customer officer of … Read more

Essential by Christophe is the best new French restaurant in NYC in decades

Essential by Christophe is the best new French restaurant in NYC in decades

Essential by Christophe began serving dinner on Sunday night a few weeks ago, making it the only restaurant in its high-priced class open seven nights a week. Demand for seats left chef/owner Christophe Bellanca no other choice.  It’s not only the best restaurant on the Upper West Side — a neighborhood not known as a culinary … Read more

Lorne Michaels reveals key to keeping ‘SNL’ ‘fresh’ amid major cast shakeups: ‘It’s essential’

Lorne Michaels reveals key to keeping ‘SNL’ ‘fresh’ amid major cast shakeups: ‘It’s essential’

Lorne Michaels has revealed that new blood is key to keeping “Saturday Night Live!” as “fresh” as possible. The NBC honcho, 80, shared some rare insight into the major cast shakeups taking place behind the scenes of the late-night sketch comedy show after a slew of well-known names announced they would not be returning. Speaking … Read more

Peek inside a real doomsday bunker — with the 15 essential items preppers say will keep you alive for a year

Peek inside a real doomsday bunker — with the 15 essential items preppers say will keep you alive for a year

They won’t be doomed. A couple from Montana has turned to full-scale “prepping” in response to rising global tensions, they say — stockpiling enough supplies to survive a year off-grid in case of war, natural disaster, or prolonged power outages. Carrie and Colton Smith, both in their mid-30s, began preparing for an uncertain future in early … Read more

Why ‘Life’s Essential 8’ is the ‘roadmap’ to living longer — and being healthier into old age

Why ‘Life’s Essential 8’ is the ‘roadmap’ to living longer — and being healthier into old age

Cardiovascular disease doesn’t just break hearts — it stops them.  The nation’s top killer claimed one in five American deaths in 2022, but experts say a few smart moves could keep your name off that list. “Adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s seeking a roadmap for cardiovascular health are encouraged to look at the … Read more

Exclusive | I saw Heart in concert. Here’s why their live show is essential for classic rock fans

Exclusive | I saw Heart in concert. Here’s why their live show is essential for classic rock fans

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Growing up, driving around the suburbs, one tends to fiddle with the FM radio knob quite a bit. This seemingly innocent experimentation … Read more

Exclusive | How ‘oyster girls’ became an NYC party essential — with top events eagerly shelling out for the sexy service

Exclusive | How ‘oyster girls’ became an NYC party essential — with top events eagerly shelling out for the sexy service

Step back, shot girls — for a truly hot NYC party in 2025, you need oyster girls. They are beautiful, young women, often seen wandering among the Big Apple’s best-dressed revelers, dolled up in slinky black dresses and heels. Their mission: To seamlessly shuck the aphrodisiacal shellfish by the handful, serving them directly, with all the trimmings, to … Read more

Passengers will no longer need this travel essential to fly as industry plans major shake-up

Passengers will no longer need this travel essential to fly as industry plans major shake-up

One vital traveling essential may become obsolete. The aviation industry is planning its biggest shake-up in 50 years — and part of the major overhaul means no more boarding passes or checking in for flights. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations body that oversees many aspects of aviation, is getting rid of … Read more

A new baby brings a time of great change — and self-care is essential

A new baby brings a time of great change — and self-care is essential

There’s nothing like a mother’s love —widely considered primal, unconditional, selfless, even automatic. But what’s less understood and often underappreciated are the changes, sacrifices, demands, and commitment expected of new moms. After the excitement of the baby shower and a newborn’s arrival fades, ongoing support, empathy, and self-love are crucial throughout this transition into the … Read more

I’m a stroke expert — the ‘essential 8’ ways to reduce your risk

I’m a stroke expert — the ‘essential 8’ ways to reduce your risk

An estimated 610,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but you don’t have to be one of them. With nearly 80% of strokes considered preventable, you’d think we’d all be on high alert. But as Siobhan Mclernon found during her time as a nurse in a neurocritical care unit, most … Read more

This ‘essential’ habit can reduce menopause symptoms like weight gain, mood swings and bad sleep

This ‘essential’ habit can reduce menopause symptoms like weight gain, mood swings and bad sleep

From mood swings to sleepless nights, menopause hits women with a barrage of frustrating and often debilitating symptoms. Women go to great lengths to manage these challenges, turning to hormone therapy, medications, and alternative treatments like acupuncture and hypnosis. But some fitness experts say there’s another daily habit that could make a game-changing difference. Two … Read more

Age old question about this bathroom essential finally has an answer

Age old question about this bathroom essential finally has an answer

An age old question about a popular household item has been answered, after one social media user publicly shared his bewilderment. Nate McGrady, a software engineer, took to X to ask a question thousands have been asking for years. He asked “what the purpose was” for the embroidery at the end of a towel. “I’m … Read more

You could be carrying spit, vomit and urine in your suitcase if you don’t pack this essential

You could be carrying spit, vomit and urine in your suitcase if you don’t pack this essential

You’ve likely got special bags and containers for all the spillables in your suitcase, from perfume to body lotion to shampoo. But an even bigger mess might be lurking invisibly inside your bags if you’re not packing smartly, a disease expert has warned. Fortunately, there’s a pretty cheap fix that’ll lower your risk of toting … Read more

Harrison Ford, 82, admits he keeps acting for ‘essential human contact’

Harrison Ford, 82, admits he keeps acting for ‘essential human contact’

Retirement is not in Harrison Ford’s near future. The 82-year-old “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” actor explained what keeps him working in the business after all these years. “Oh man, I get out of it essential human contact,” he said in an interview with Vanity Fair published on Oct. 10. Harrison Ford and Jason Segel … Read more

This little-known airport hack is essential for a stress-free experience: ‘Peace of mind’

This little-known airport hack is essential for a stress-free experience: ‘Peace of mind’

They’re like the guardian angels of the airport. Airports worldwide offer a special service that most travelers overlook: airport greeters, whose job is to help ease travelers’ travel frustrations. “There is airport greeters, airport ambassadors, airport fast track, airport meet and greet … it depends on where you [are] traveling around the world,” Ron Gorfinkel, … Read more

Posh NYC parents in meltdown as maker of $1,700 ‘status symbol’ cradle abruptly paywalls essential features: ‘A f—ing grift’

Posh NYC parents in meltdown as maker of ,700 ‘status symbol’ cradle abruptly paywalls essential features: ‘A f—ing grift’

Rock-a-bye. Sleep-deprived moms and dads are melting down after the makers of a $1,695 status symbol bassinet — which uses remote technology to rock a toddler swiftly to sleep — abruptly announced a new subscription fee of $240 per year in order to access all of the pricey product’s high-tech features. Snoo Smart Sleeper, a … Read more

15 essential items for a family beach day with young kids

15 essential items for a family beach day with young kids

Many soak up the long days of summer sprawled across the warm sand, with the sound of crashing waves on the shore filling their ears.  Heading to the beach on a warm summer day can provide hours of relaxation and fun with so much to do while enjoying time outside.  One of the most difficult things … Read more

Gear up for Game day: Essential swag for surviving the Paris Summer Olympics

Gear up for Game day: Essential swag for surviving the Paris Summer Olympics

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Olympic fever is high and if you are lucky enough to be heading to Paris to see the world’s top athletes compete for gold then you’ll want to beat the heat in patriotic style. Having a Euro travel … Read more

Hiring a ‘theme park nanny’ is the new Disney essential for stressed parents: ‘A magical experience’

Hiring a ‘theme park nanny’ is the new Disney essential for stressed parents: ‘A magical experience’

Meet the happiest nannies on earth. Disney-bound parents overwhelmed by the idea of a family park visit are increasingly turning to companies like Once Upon a Nanny and Nanny Land, which offer up the services of a nanny and a Disney tour guide all in one. With businesses booming for both companies, according to TODAY.com, … Read more

Hot flight attendants provide better customer experience, study finds: ‘Attractiveness is essential’

Hot flight attendants provide better customer experience, study finds: ‘Attractiveness is essential’

Hospitality is in the eye of the beholder. Researchers from Dicle University in Turkey revealed in a recent study that airline passengers believe they receive better customer service from attractive flight attendants. “Flight attendants with higher levels of attractiveness were found to enhance passengers’ motivation to approach, thereby improving their perceived service quality,” authors Sahap … Read more