JetBlue Begins Surge Pricing for Checked Bags
This article originally appeared on Jalopnik. Checked bags are big business for airlines. In 2022 airlines made nearly $30 billion just off checked bag fees alone. Apparently those billions in…
Ticketmaster Hiding Bogus Fees Behind Logins, Menus
Live Nation Ticketmaster might have found yet another way to torment its users. After previously vowing to scrap hidden fees altogether, the live event ticketing company appears to be hiding…
FTC Proposes New Rule to Shed Light on Concert Ticket Junk Fees
From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to Airbnbs in an expensive city, junk fees are everywhere and ruining our attempts to have fun. The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new…
Bank of America Fined $150 Million for Overusing Overdraft Fees and Opening Fake Accounts
Bank of America was ordered to pay $150 million in fines for double-charging customers, withholding promised reward bonuses for credit card holders, and opening thousands of bank accounts under customers’…
Taxpayers Are Footing the Bill for Rich People’s Private Jet Flights
Taylor Swift got publicly dragged last year when it was revealed that she’s one of the most prolific celebrity public jet users, and with good reason: just four hours of…