Does its Spirit live on for stranded travelers? Spirit Airlines shutdown has resulted in the cancellation of dozens of the budget carrier’s flights in New York and New Jersey, leaving oodles of flyers high and dry. The discount carrier scrapped 34 flights for Saturday to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and 18 at LaGuardia, … Read more
I’m driving an MTA bus down a busy New York City street, doing my best to stay in my lane — though I have to say I’m a little rattled, after my struggles with slowing the bus down in time to avoid running any red lights. “If you keep turning the way you are, we’re going to … Read more
Disney World is cracking down on a magical hack that saved visitors money. Just in time for spring break, the Florida theme park is getting strict with the popular money-saving shortcut used by savvy fans to dodge the $35 parking fee. Disney is cracking down on a popular money-saving hack. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo For years, … Read more
This is wheelie good news for bike commuters. Cyclists have a 47% lower risk of early death and a 10% lower risk of hospitalization for any reason than commuters who drive or take the train, new research out of Scotland has found. “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and … Read more
As the summer travel season ramps up, the editors at Forbes Advisor have unveiled the best and worst cities to spend your summer vacation. Over 200 million Americans are expected to travel to summer destinations either by road or air, with beaches and national parks emerging as popular choices. The group weighed several factors, including crime, prices, ease of … Read more
A teenager shared an unfortunate personal story on Reddit — and in a very short time has elicited some 15,000 reactions and 2,000 comments from others on social media who responded to the post. “A few years ago,” wrote the young woman, identifying herself as a 16-year-old, “I lost my left leg in an accident.” She said … Read more
Stick to the boardwalk. New Jersey is the worst state to drive in, as it has the highest road congestion nationwide and the second-worst road quality, a new study by MoneyGeek finds. Researchers considered traffic, transportation costs, safety, road infrastructure and weather in its rankings, released last month. New York fared slightly better than the … Read more
Missouri mother Jenn Clark was waiting at the bus stop Monday morning with her eighth-grade son. It was his first day of school but the bus never came. After waiting 20 minutes and no bus in sight, Clark was forced to drive him to school. It’s a privilege she knows not every parent has. It’s … Read more
“Planes, Trains and Automobiles” has nothing on this college student. A TikTok user in Scotland — who goes by @lauren.wep on the platform — is going viral for the extreme measures she says she takes to get to college. In a TikTok posted last week with 1.2 million views, Laurie documented her commute from Millport, … Read more
Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour — with its next-level production on the outrageous order of a Las Vegas residency — may cost mega millions. But apparently, the 33-year-old pop superstar is arriving to the massive catwalk stage in pretty trashy fashion. Viral videos — shot by eagle-eyed fans at Swift’s shows over the weekend at … Read more