Papa John’s is under fire for guilt-tripping messaging on their pizza delivery boxes as tipping fatigue continues to enrage customers. A viral video posted on TikTok by @sydneeee___ exposed the blatant ask, “DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service,” and spawned thousands of comments from users who collectively feel … Read more
If you’re an international traveler dreaming of the Grand Canyon, you better pack an extra $100 per person. That’s the new reality for non-US residents at America’s most popular national parks after an executive order from President Donald Trump that went into effect at the start of 2026. The hefty new surcharge applies to 11 … Read more
Sam’s Club members are about to spend a little more. The Walmart-owned warehouse club said Wednesday that it will raise its annual membership fee by $10. Starting May 1, a basic membership to Sam’s Club will cost $60, and its higher-tier option will be $120. Currently, Sam’s Club charges $50 for club members and $110 … 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
American Express unveiled long-awaited upgrades to its US Platinum cards on Thursday, adding new perks worth over $3,500 annually while raising the annual fee by $200. The card refresh reflects a strategy AmEx has leaned on for years. Banking on the affluence of its customer base, the credit card giant routinely adds premium perks to justify its fee hikes. The … Read more
A disgruntled patron posted a receipt from a recent trip to a restaurant that charged its guests a mandatory “living wage fee” on Instagram threads — and the internet was incensed. Despite the clarification at the bottom of the receipt, the original user captioned their post: “WTF is a living wage fee?” @ ant.really.do.this / … Read more
People are expressing “reservations” about this new policy. A French restaurateur has been ripped online after announcing a new fine on dining parties whose number of members didn’t match their original booking. Olivier Vincent, chef and manager at L’îlot in Amboise, had reportedly become fed up with parties that either exceeded or fell short of the … Read more
Time for them to say bye-bye-bye to these perks. Capital One customers will soon be grieving a beloved perk that the bank holding company provided its customers with — and they’re not happy about it. The company’s Venture X card launched in 2021 and is known as a premium travel card offering great perks to … Read more
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, has signed into law a “Green Fee” bill that will raise tourist taxes to help fund “climate-change” mitigation. Senate Bill 1396 raises the tourist tax on Hawaii hotels to 11% starting Jan. 1 — which would then increase to 12% the following year, according to the text of the … Read more
No complaining here. This one patron got charged a “bitching fee” at their local pizzeria — for something that many wouldn’t even consider complaining. In the r/funny subreddit on Reddit, this user briefly shared their bizarre experience when grabbing a few pizzas and beers with friends. “I ordered a Miller Lite and she [the server] … Read more
Airbnbs were supposed to be the easier way to travel. You can find one just about anywhere, complete with all the convenience and amenities of a real home, rather than a hotel. But, of course, there’s always a catch. When booking an Airbnb, you can look over a list of rules and checkout instructions from the host. … Read more
Apparently, love does cost a thing. Jennifer Lopez was shocked when she learned how much Bruno Mars would reportedly charge her to perform for her wedding to ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez. According to Lopez, 55, and Rodriguez’s famous wedding planner, Marcy Blum, the “Jenny From The Block” singer was taken aback when she discovered Mars’ performance … Read more
Despite arriving at his reservation on time, a punctual patron paid the price for dashing before dining. Content creator Sean Lans has drummed up a debate over restaurant cancellation fees after complaining that he and his friend were allegedly charged a $25 fee for not ordering any food at an unnamed NYC restaurant, despite showing … Read more
Put them on the naughty list. A ritzy Los Angeles shopping mall has local moms and dads’ chestnuts roasting on an open fire this Christmas — forcing them to spend up to $165 for their kids’ obligatory visits with Santa Claus. In the latest example of inflation-era holiday sticker shock, the tony Westfield at Century … Read more
Blame the wheel of misfortune. A Ryanair passenger was incensed after getting forced to fork over a $60 baggage fee because a wheel was poking out of the size checker. “I thought she was joking,” Elizabeth Keenan, 31, told Jam Press of the “ridiculous” penalty, which she incurred while traveling from Dublin, Ireland to London, … Read more
The British government has rolled out a new requirement for travelers hoping to visit the country. An “Electronic Travel Authorization” (ETA) has been implemented that digitizes tourists’ requests to visit the country while paying a fee of about $13. “Everyone wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – will need permission … Read more
Chick-fil-A lost one loyal customer at the drop of a dime. TikTok user Aylin Avci, who goes by @ _staylina on the social media app, alleged in a recent video that she was charged a bag fee for eating at Chick-fil-A. “I placed a mobile order for french fries and a drink,” she said. “Why … Read more
This meal left one man very crabby. A tourist was stunned when he noticed an extra charge added to his bill at a Spanish seafood restaurant. Antonio Barbeito recently dined at an unnamed restaurant while on vacation in Menorca, Spain. Antonio Barbeito recently dined at an unnamed restaurant while on vacation in Menorca, Spain. X/@barbeitovila … Read more
She redefined a “transactional relationship.” A man in Taiwan filed for divorce from his wife after she demanded he pay for sex — on account of him being overweight and bad in bed. The unlikely incel, surnamed Hao, had married his wife Xuan in 2014 and had two children, according to the South China Morning … Read more
She can kick rocks. A creative Utah bride wanted to get hitched in a scenic canyon near her home — but what was meant to be an affordable and memorable wedding day wound up causing a rift between her and her guests. Sharing on a popular Reddit etiquette forum, the then 23-year-old user Double_Ad6415 explained … Read more