Eric Dane is sharing everything about his ALS battle — including the emotional toll that the devastating diagnosis has taken on him. The “Euphoria” actor, 53, gave the latest update on his health during a virtual panel with I AM ALS on Tuesday. “I have no reason to be in a good spirit at any … Read more
Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s. Ferrari unveiled the new plug-in hybrid, four-wheel drive in Milan, a car which will replace 2019’s SF90 Stradale at the top of its range. The new vehicle will also … Read more
United Airlines on Thursday rushed to cash in on rival Spirit Airlines’ financial troubles, beefing up its footprint in the bankrupt discount carrier’s main markets, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas, as Frontier Group announced new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean. Florida-based Spirit Airlines, which filed for its second bankruptcy protection last week, has been shrinking its operations and retreating from … Read more
No-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines filed for fresh Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, as dwindling cash and mounting losses derailed its turnaround efforts since emerging from a previous Chapter 11 reorganization in March. The carrier, recognizable by its bright yellow jets, has struggled to steady operations since emerging from its first bankruptcy in March. Flights, ticket … Read more
They’re sad about the happiest place on Earth. Disney World fans are fuming after the theme park announced the closure of three of its most iconic attractions: Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. The beloved destinations are set to shutter on July 7 to make way for Piston Peak National … Read more
She didn’t realize she’d be flying roach. A woman has sworn off flying Spirit Airlines after finding cockroaches in her seating area during a recent flight, as revealed in an X video with nearly 8 million views. “Never again will I fly @SpiritAirlines,” the passenger — who goes by @symonebeez — wrote in the caption … Read more
Mile-high meltdown? Try terminal tantrum. A woman at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport stripped down mid-argument this week in a head-turning moment, joining a growing trend of in-flight and in-airport undressings. In viral videos filmed by a bystander and shared widely on social media, the topless woman, wearing only white underwear, black shoes and shiny hoop … Read more
Mike Wolfe is remembering Frank Fritz, one piece at a time. The collectibles experts were best friends since middle school before bringing the iconic History Channel show “American Pickers” to life in 2010. Wolfe, 60, and Fritz co-hosted the long-running series that saw the pair travel across America in search of rare artifacts. Mike Wolfe and … Read more
Been there, Rockefeller Centered that. This season, hold the hackneyed and up the yuletide ante with excursions that bring the cheer. What the Dickens It was the best of times — even better times! — at the Dickens event in Callicoon, NY. Callicoon Business Association Nestled in the Catskill Mountains, Dickens on the Delaware in … Read more
Please don’t play it again, Diane. That’s the bah-humbug feeling you’ll be having after listening to Diane Keaton’s new holiday single “First Christmas.” Putting the “Black” in “Black Friday,” the yuletide tearjerker is much more mopey than merry, sucking all of the holiday spirit out of you. Why Diane Keaton felt that “First Christmas” was … Read more
McDonald’s is leaning into the gift-giving spirit with a limited-time two-toy Happy Meal. The company said it will sell “Pet Simulator Happy Meals” featuring two toys at participating restaurants across the country beginning Tuesday. One of the toys will be gift-wrapped, the fast-food chain said. The limited-time Happy Meals are a partnership with the popular … Read more
Forget snakes on a plane — these passengers were panicked by a rodent on an aircraft. Freaked-out fliers spotted what appeared to be a rat running above an overhead bin on a Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles, California. A video depicting the furry infiltrator has racked up around two million views … Read more
Get into the holiday spirit. Spirit Halloween — the festive haunt that pops up in vacant storefronts to sell costumes, accessories and decor — will soon transform into a winter wonderland and become Spirit Christmas, just in time for the holidays. The festive chain retailer will sell inflatable decor, stocking stuffers, apparel and gifts at select … Read more
They didn’t appreciate the so-called inflight fashion policing. Two female passengers have accused a Spirit Airlines flight attendant of sexism after he allegedly kicked them off a plane for their choice of dress, as seen in a viral Instagram video. “It’s just humiliating having to be escorted and treated like a criminal just because we … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” should be very scared. Spirit Halloween went after the NBC sketch comedy series for its Season 50 premiere skit that took a dig at the pop-up costume store. “We are great at raising things back from the dead,” the store wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, alongside a photo of a fake … Read more
Deadpool might be an unapologetic jerk, but at least he got permission. Discussing some of the more cruel jabs made at the “Deadpool & Wolverine” cast’s personal lives in the new Marvel blockbuster, director Shawn Levy said every crack was mutually agreed upon. “We never did a joke about or with anyone that we didn’t … Read more
Spirit Airlines is flying high after revealing its new seating policy. The low-cost carrier that has become synonymous with budget air travel is known for charging passengers for nearly every perk — but that’s about to change. Spirit announced Tuesday that there will be “new premium offerings” starting August 2024, including free Wi-Fi, a free … 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
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie spoke candidly about the airline industry, likening it to a rigged game and saying U.S. consumers are “the long-term losers.” “Today, nearly all the profits of the entire U.S. airline industry are concentrated in just two companies, while the smaller non-legacy carriers scrambled to restore profitability in what seems ever … Read more
JetBlue Airways will end service at several cities and reduce flying out of Los Angeles in a move to retrench and focus on stronger markets after years of losing money. The changes will also help the airline cope with the grounding of some of its planes for inspections of their Pratt & Whitney engines, an … Read more