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
Amazon will introduce a more conversational artificial intelligence-powered version of its Alexa voice assistant later this year and plans to charge a monthly subscription fee to offset technology costs, CNBC reported Wednesday. While the e-commerce giant is yet to nail down the price of the new services, a subscription to Alexa will not be included in its popular … Read more
He was wheely mad. An alarmed airline passenger slapped with a surprise fee for a piece of barely-oversized luggage was able to save a bundle — and beat the system — by breaking the coasters off of his roller suitcase, much to the amusement of fellow travelers. The drastic act took place at the airport in Palma, … Read more
Airbnb is addressing concerns from customers complaining about the costs compared to hotels. The company was started in 2008, advertising itself with its original tagline as “a cheap, affordable alternative to a hotel.” However, Airbnb users have become increasingly frustrated with rising prices — especially when the total spikes due to cleaning and other … Read more
An Australian cafe customer has been left outraged over the “hidden” cost of the sandwich they purchased. The anonymous customer bought a sandwich from a cafe for $9.71, but were shocked when the cafe charged them 60 cents to simply toast it. The sandwich, which appeared to have egg and spinach on it, didn’t come … Read more
Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week. The stand-up comedian took to social media saying a restaurant he dined at should get rid of the “COVID fee” he said it charged him. The fee was $3, according to Maniscalco. “I went to a restaurant last night, and I got the … Read more
Lost a library book? It doesn’t have to be a cat-tastrophe. At least not during the month of March in Worcester, Massachusetts. A library there will scratch certain fees off a book borrower’s record in exchange for a picture of the person’s cat — or any cat, for that matter. The goal is to encourage … Read more
These newlyweds wanted to have their wedding cake and eat it too. An anonymous bride and groom earned a takedown in the Facebook group That’s It, I’m Wedding Shaming after sending invitations to their nuptials with a shocking request for their guests, per a Tyla.com report. The pair were called out for reportedly asking their … Read more
Amazon has officially joined the ranks of companies with ads on their streaming services. Users watching Prime Video content in the U.S. began automatically having “limited” ads on Monday, roughly four months after the e-commerce giant first signaled its plans to do so. Other countries are also slated to begin seeing ads. American users must now fork over … Read more
This a wedding that crashes you. Viral footage captured the wild moment that a bridal party allegedly threw a “pop-up wedding” at a coffee shop in Indianapolis, Indiana, preventing the caffeine purveyor from serving other patrons. “Our shock froze us in the moment,” wrote besieged bean monger Mansion Society in one of several viral posts … Read more
Major South American airlines waived flight-change fees after Taylor Swift postponed her Argentina “Eras Tour” concert over the weekend — a rare move that appears to be the latest result of the Taylor Swift effect. “Attention Swifties,” LATAM Airlines, the largest airline in Latin America, shared in a post on X on Saturday for Swift’s … Read more
Retribution is on the menu. A restaurant in rural Georgia apparently out of patience with unruly young customers and their unconcerned moms and dads left diners everywhere in shock recently, after news of a dining surcharge — for bad parenting — went viral. The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where diners can feast on … Read more
A Sydney car dealership has backpedaled after its $35 surcharge to pay in cash went viral, sparking outrage. A local shopper, named Peter, was shocked to see the list of transaction fees at Sydney City MG car dealership in Alexandria in Sydney’s inner south. The list, which was shared with the media, included surcharges of … Read more
Oui, oui, let’s travel for free! American tourists won’t have to pay Europe’s new entrance fee until 2025 as the authorization process has been delayed again. The European Union previously announced plans to require visitors to get pre-approval via ETIAS, or the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, and pay a fee of about $8. … Read more