American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as US carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats. The carrier, which is expanding its premium offerings to improve profitability, said the first retrofitted aircraft will begin … Read more
Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, as the carrier steps up efforts to attract higher-spending premium travelers and diversify revenue streams. The airline, which has been working to shed its low-cost image and boost ancillary revenue through assigned seating, extra-legroom seats and other product enhancements, said it would partner with JPMorgan … Read more
Have you got this covered? Most people don’t. More than six out of 10 Americans traveled last year without any kind of insurance, per a survey from Upgraded Points. It’s an unsexy risk that makes us outliers in the global scene. For example, 86% of Australians bought coverage for their big trips. And sure, these … Read more
American Airlines will outfit its narrow-body jets with more premium seats and entertainment screens, the company announced Tuesday — a major strategic bet on high-spending travelers aimed at narrowing the earnings gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has ramped up amenities on its flights to compete more aggressively … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is about to make you frown with its latest price hike. Disney has added a slew of costs to multiple parks in the US and overseas in the past few years. For example, back in April 2021, the Free FastPass in the California parks — where parkgoers could beat long … Read more
Americans looking to satisfy a sweet tooth without abandoning their health goals are increasingly willing to spend as much as $20 on protein-packed frozen yogurt topped with premium ingredients ranging from pistachio cream to olive oil. Greek frozen yogurt, which generally contains more protein than regular frozen yogurt, is one variety of the dessert experiencing a surge … Read more
Folks who shelled out as much as $46 for an exercise class are going home with more than a post-workout glow — some are reporting they’ve picked up a nasty fungal infection, too. Solidcore has studios around the country, with 16 locations around the city, two on Long Island and two directly across the Hudson. … Read more
More than half of Americans say splurging on lavish, premium meals is their go-to move for turning a rough week around (58%), according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 adults looked at the daily “dinner decisions” they make, and it found that 60% of those surveyed said the thought of having an interesting … Read more
This month, America’s largest budget carrier Spirit Airlines crashed into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, grounding its fleet for good after 34 years in the sky. The tens of thousands of price-sensitive passengers who flew the zero-frills, dirt cheap airline each day are now being forced to return to premium carriers like United, American, Delta and JetBlue … Read more
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
They’ll be getting it their way. Burger King is giving its signature Whopper a facelift for the first time in a decade, following complaints from its customers, the fast-food chain announced Thursday. The Whopper, which Burger King co-founder James McLamore founded in 1956, will include a “more premium, better tasting bun” and a box for … Read more
American Airlines is betting big on luxury to regain altitude. From lie-flat seats and Bollinger champagne to Lavazza coffee and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the carrier is rolling out a premium makeover to claw back ground lost to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The break from years of cost-cutting and volume-driven strategy has been dubbed a “customer reimagination” plan by … Read more
On the outside, the Shell station at the corner of Victoria Boulevard and Seneca Avenue on Staten Island looks like any other of the hundreds of fuel depots in NYC’s most car-centric borough — but only one of them can claim Italo and Gerardo Perito. Venture through the sliding doors into what elsewhere might be a … Read more
Five new Amtrak trains will begin rolling out between Washington, DC, New York and Boston at top speeds of 160 mph starting Thursday. The inaugural NextGen Acela ride is taking off from Washington’s Union Station, where the Department of Transportation is planning to reclaim management to “restore this federal asset to its former glory,” to New York’s … Read more
Mickey Mouse is now clear to make his WrestleMania debut. ESPN and WWE reached a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement that includes exclusive rights to air the wrestling company’s premier live events (PLE) beginning in 2026, according to the Wall Street Journal, as part of the Worldwide Leader’s new direct-to-consumers streaming service launching later this month. … Read more
Want to cruise through life? A luxury cruise company is making waves with a groundbreaking offer: the chance to live at sea indefinitely. Villa Vie Residences is offering what it calls an “Endless Horizons” package, allowing guests to retire aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for as little as $349,999. Villa Vie Residences is … Read more
Now this is truly a sweet ride. Cheapo travelers and globetrotters on a budget can cruise the clouds in swank style — and all for the low, low cost of a KitKat bar, so swears this frugal frequent flyer. “This is exactly how you get a free upgrade on a flight,” said Henry Ward, a confidence coach … Read more
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New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. “I can confidently say it’s the best role I’ve ever had, because I am playing myself!” Eva Longoria says with a laugh about her turn on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” In a Season 4 murder-within-the-show plot, … Read more
Spirit Airlines unveiled plans on Tuesday to tap into a growing demand for premium travel as the no-frills carrier chases high-margin revenue to mitigate cost pressures and boost its earnings. The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier will offer intra-Europe style business class seats with a guaranteed blocked middle seat. The seating option includes one carry-on bag, one checked bag, priority boarding, and a … Read more