Amazon has announced a significant change to its Prime membership benefits, discontinuing the Prime Invitee program that allowed members to share free shipping with individuals outside their household. This update will take effect on October 1, restricting the free shipping perks solely to members within the same home address. The decision has sparked discussions among users, with many expressing concern over the potential increase in costs associated with online shopping. This marks the end of a 15-year-old program as Amazon aims to streamline its Prime benefits and enhance security for account holders.