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
Call it monkey business. IKEA has sold out of its adorable Djungelskog orangutan soft toy, with the $20 item now fetching more than 10 times the retail price on eBay. The plushie has become a coveted collectible in recent weeks after playing a key part in a viral story about a bullied baby monkey at … Read more
The sky’s no longer a limit for automobiles. Alef Aeronautics is turning sci-fi into reality by beginning production on the world’s first-ever flying car, the Alef Model A Ultralight, which will likely be available to customers by early 2026. “We are happy to report that production of the first flying car has started on schedule,” … Read more
Give thanks for a good deal. Holiday grocery staples have seen price hikes compared to last year — but Costco has an affordable shortcut to Thanksgiving dinner that comes with a lot less stress. Many Costco shoppers have probably already heard of their Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, which costs $269.99 and feeds eight people … Read more
White-knuckling the falls is coming soon. A $25 million, flying theater ride is set to take Niagara Falls visitors on a wild, sky-high thrill like no other. Opening Aug. 29, the adrenaline-pumping attraction, Niagara Takes Flight, will catapult guests over more than 34 miles of breathtaking Niagara scenery — complete with wind, mist, motion, and … Read more
You may have struck gold — quite literally. Costco customers who purchased a gold bar last year are now finding the item soaring in value thanks to increased demand. Since the retail company began selling these bars in 2023, they’ve been a draw for customers, as investors historically tend to turn to gold during times … Read more
Walmart will be skipping eggs in its Easter meal offer this year, the US retail giant said Wednesday, in the midst of shortages and sky-high prices spiked by the bird flu outbreak among poultry. Walmart’s Easter 2025 promotion features a meal kit with nine ingredients, including ham, russet potatoes, corn on the cob and a cream … Read more
A tony home in Palm Beach once meant a columned Mediterranean Revival estate flanked by century-old palm trees. These days, an apartment will do. The island of Palm Beach and the city of West Palm Beach, fraternal twins separated by the Lake Worth Lagoon, have long been known for private homes ranging from 1920s bungalows … Read more
Montauk’s usually bustling restaurants are suffering a dramatic dropoff as soaring hotel prices push inflation-hit Hamptons revelers to look for cheaper destinations, Side Dish has learned. Wine and spirits reps who sell to Montauk restaurants said that “on premise” sales are down around 20% this year. “That’s a really big number,” said one full-time East … Read more
Slow your roll — researchers are sounding the alarm about a “remarkable” rise in electric bike and e-scooter injuries across the US. E-bike injuries have been doubling annually, from 750 recorded in 2017 to a staggering 23,500 in 2022. E-scooter injuries spiked from 8,500 to a whopping 56,800 in the same five-year period, according to … Read more
Less money, mo problems? Sean “Diddy” Combs appears to be facing a cash crisis as hefty legal bills mount and income from lucrative partnerships dries up, analysis of Diddy’s finances by The Post shows. Diddy, 54, still lives the expensive lifestyle of a high-profile rap star despite the FBI raid — which he called a “witch … Read more
Talk about emotional baggage. Travelers are reeling after airlines including JetBlue, United, and American recently raised the cost of checking bags — with even higher rates in store for those who wait to pay at the airport, CNBC reported. American Airlines recently announced that coach travelers would pay $35 to check a bag ahead of … Read more
Your milk and cookies just got a little bit more expensive. The price of sugar and sweets could rise 5.6% in 2024 after an extreme drought in Thailand and India caused another bad crop year. This comes as US consumers already saw sweets prices rise 8.9%, which is well above historical averages, according to the … Read more
It’s a not so Merry Christmas at the check-out line for many shoppers as Christmas tree prices are on the rise once again. According to the National and the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), the average price of a Christmas tree is up 10% more than last year, with trees averaging between $80 and $100 … Read more
Merde! Scorching temperatures in France’s southern region are stomping on the nation’s legendary wine industry, with the hot weather expected to squeeze output by up to 20%, experts warn. Egregious conditions in fabled wine regions like the Rhône — where the mercury recently passed 107 degrees Fahrenheit — have local authorities advising growers to harvest … Read more
Airline passengers feeling the pinch of sky-high fares are increasingly resorting to an old trick to save some money by booking flights with a layover to their intended city and ditching the second leg of the trip. Although not a new concept, “skiplagging” — also known as “hidden-city” or “throwaway” ticketing — has been gaining … Read more