Travel
If you’re thinking about throwing a party at a local Airbnb, you may want to reconsider. Popular traveler service, Airbnb, is launching an anti-party crackdown for the upcoming summer holidays. According to a press release, the company will be doing enhanced screenings for those looking to book during Memorial Day weekend or the 4th of July […]
Flight prices may be increasing, but don’t let that stop your summer fun. If you plan to fly out of Charlotte for your summer trips, here are some tips to help you save more money: Fly Indirectly Passengers can often save money by booking flights with one stop instead of booking flights that fly directly […]
Charlotte has made another list. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ranked as the fifth busiest airport worldwide for arrivals and departures, according to 2021 reports from the Airports Council International. In 2020, the airport ranked sixth. The airport had 519,895 arrivals and departures and 43 million passengers last year. Charlotte Douglas is beginning to reach recovery following a […]
If you haven’t already noticed, inflation has hit air travel. Summertime travel is also back in motion, making it even harder to find cheaper flights. Luckily, there are some days that have cheaper flights. Flight data indicates that flights departing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be cheaper. Also, if you plan to book six and […]
After record-breaking high gas prices, the Queen City is finally starting to find some relief. Over the past week, gas prices in Charlotte have dropped by 7.2 cents. As of Monday, the average gas price in the city is $4. This is still 11 cents higher than the previous 10-year high of $3.89 a gallon from […]
It’s been a little while since we last received a stimulus check. Now, with the national average of gas being over $4, there may be a new stimulus check coming in the near future. Introduced by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., the Gas Rebate Act, would provide a $100 monthly energy rebate per person for the […]
Passengers at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport were in for an unexpected surprise on Wednesday afternoon. Passengers had to evacuate the area after a kitchen fire started. Smoke was reported to be coming from a terminal roof. Arrivals and departure continued, but arriving passengers were temporarily restricted from entering the Terminal. By 3:40 p.m., officials said the […]
You may have noticed that gas prices are just a tad bit cheaper than they were last week. New reports show that gas prices are slowly beginning to fall. One gas station in southwest Charlotte even saw gas prices fall below $4 early Monday morning. According to AAA, the nationwide average is now $4.25. The average […]
So, you got your tax money. Now, you’re thinking about purchasing a new car. Before you go hit the lots, be aware that you may end up paying more than the listed price. Like most other things, the price of cars has gone up and the discounts have gone out. According to the automotive website Edmunds.com, […]
Gas is far from cheap right now. Luckily, Charlotte drivers may have the chance to get free gas this weekend! Kingdom City Church in Charlotte is hosting the Gas on God event and plans to give away $10,000 worth of gas on Saturday, March 12. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Saturday is going to bring a lot of fans to the area. After a nearly two-year wait, the debut of Major League Soccer has made its way to Charlotte. Charlotte FC will play its inaugural home match Saturday, March 5 at the Bank of America Stadium. The game is expected to feature the biggest MLS crowd […]
Gas prices are up! The current average gas price in North Carolina is almost a dollar higher than the average price this time last year. The average gas price in Charlotte is currently $3.48. Although gas prices may not be decreasing anytime soon, there are some locations in the Charlotte area with cheaper prices. Read […]
