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…
Incognito Mode Does Not Help You Find Cheap Flights
Booking flights is an unfortunately stressful part of a relaxing vacation. The internet is full of tips and tricks on how to make it cheaper. One of the most pervasive…
Wendy’s Surge Pricing, AI Willy Wonka Sham, R.I.P Apple Car and More Fun With Phones
Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images) Putting your phone in airplane mode when boarding a flight feels like common sense. You wouldn’t be crazy for thinking your phone signal could interfere…
Wendy’s Wants to Start Uber-like Surge Pricing in 2025
Wendy’s will start experimenting with surge pricing, much like Uber and Lyft, as the company rolls out digital menus to all its United States restaurants by 2025, according to the…
Don’t Fall for Bad Black Friday ‘Deals’
It’s nearly Black Friday, the time of year when corporations show they’re thankful for you with discounts on thousands of products. But get this: Corporations are not as grateful as…
Sony Explains Why Your PlayStation Plus Subscription Costs More Now
Last month, Sony raised the prices for PlayStation Plus by up to 35%. In an interview the company recently gave to Barron’s via ResetEra, the company attempted to justify this…
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…
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…