Southwest To Charge for Checked Bags, Ending Popular Policy
From today’s New York Times: Southwest Airlines on Tuesday said it would start charging for checked bags, ending another longtime policy that had set it apart from other airlines as…
Congress Can Make Airlines Treat Passengers Better, But Don’t Count On It
From today’s MSNBC News: The holiday weekend turned into the Christmas nightmare for thousands of travelers when a massive storm caused extensive flight delays and cancellations. But for passengers of…
DOT Secretary Buttigieg Announces Passenger Bill of Rights, Crack Down on Airlines
From today’s NPR News Online: AILSA CHANG, HOST: It has been a chaotic start to the summer for many travelers as airlines struggle to meet surging demand. Tens of thousands…
Airline Pilots Seek Big Raises and Broader Changes
From today’s New York Times: Staffing shortages, bad weather, high fuel prices and runaway inflation — airlines face plenty of challenges as they seek to benefit from a strong travel…
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In Sweltering South, Climate Change Is Now a Workplace Hazard
From today’s New York Times by Yamiche Alcindor GALVESTON, Tex. — Adolfo Guerra, a landscaper in this port city on the Gulf of Mexico, remembers panicking as his co-worker vomited…