A Spanish budget airline named Volotea is sparking flight passengers’ anger after reportedly asking them to pay extra charges for fuel after their tickets have already been purchased. At first glance, the added charge — which will be $8 to $11 per passenger, per the “Simple Flying” aviation blog — does not sound high. But travelers are … Read more
McDonald’s is shaking up its beverage menu. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the fast-food chain is set to offer energy drinks and specialty sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold drinks menu at US restaurants later this year. Internal company documents viewed by WSJ indicate that the new … Read more
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. This is the exact opposite of “a disaster of biblical proportions.” Starting in September, “Ghostbusters In Concert” will float into venues all over North America on a 35-show tour. That … Read more
Grocery prices in general are increasing — but some foods are actually seeing a drop in price. A new analysis from CouponFollow looked at the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly Consumer Price Index data of average food prices over the past two years to determine how ingredient prices have changed since 2024. The analysis found … Read more
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options, and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle East began and fighting near the narrow Strait of Hormuz created a chokepoint for global oil … Read more
A proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would funnel hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits to encourage more “sustainable aviation fuel” — and in the process, crunch Californians hit by record-high gas prices even further, economists warned. The trailer legislation, currently making its way through the state legislature, would offer a one-dollar credit … Read more
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. All flights must come to an end. After a record-breaking residency at Las Vegas Sphere, Eagles will conclude their 58-concert run at the visually spectacular Sin City venue this weekend. … Read more
With flight prices soaring due to jet fuel shortages amid the conflict in the Middle East, one major airline is going the opposite route. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways announced it will be cutting fares on long-haul flights up to 50%. The ongoing war has had a negative impact on demand for travel, and the airline … Read more
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more
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. Kali Uchis has a bit of a girls trip planned. The sultry hitmaker recently announced she’s running it back this summer with her ‘For The Girls Tour’ with co-headliner Mariah … Read more
Bubbles without the troubles? A new, dealcoholized champagne boasts the craft and taste of the elevated sparkler — without the harmful effects of alcohol. Oddbird, which exclusively produces non-alcoholic wines, recently released C, an alcohol-removed sparkling cuvée made in the tradition of champagne with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes — a blend that is … Read more
As Californians suffer from highest-in-the-nation gas prices, GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has one easy fix — follow Australia. Australia on Monday announced it will slash the fuel excise tax in half from April to June, which would save drivers nearly 13 dollars on a 17-gallon tank of fuel, reported Al-Jazeera. Now it’s on to … Read more
Is this just a sugar high? With Easter on the horizon, the price of chocolate candy is at a serious premium, even as the cost of cocoa, a primary ingredient, is at a record low. Indeed, an annual assessment of Easter egg prices found that some chocolate eggs are both smaller and more expensive for the … Read more
Those in search of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Nintendo-themed bobbleheads better make sure their wallets are powered up. Several of the special collectibles — which featured Super Mario character Yoshi and were given away at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night — have made their way to the resale market, and the asking prices for the pieces are … Read more
Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the US, marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips. The tech industry’s race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure has pushed memory makers to favor … Read more
Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the US, as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. The company’s ad-supported tier will now cost $8.99 a month, compared with $7.99 earlier, while prices for its standard plan rose $2 per month to $19.99, according to … Read more
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. The record-breaking residency is almost over. After a whopping 54 (!) concerts, The Eagles have just four shows remaining as part of their Las Vegas Sphere stint that began in … Read more
United Airlines is slashing flights as soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran war hit U.S. carriers, becoming the first major U.S. airline to announce a cut to capacity after weeks of industry warnings. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a staff memo released Friday that the airline will cut about 5% of capacity by trimming … Read more
Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
A major airline is canceling flights due to soaring fuel prices. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) said it will be canceling 1,000 flights in April due to the rising oil and jet fuel prices amid the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. “We are canceling a couple of hundred flights … Read more