The Conversation

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know

Michael Scott, the hapless regional manager at the center of the American version of “The Office” played by Steve Carell, believed he was the world’s best boss. He even had the mug to prove it.
USA Today

All major airlines raised checked bag fees again. Get used to it

Major U.S. airlines recently raised their checked bag fees, citing higher operational costs. Airlines often increase fees during economic shocks, like rising oil prices, to generate more revenue ...
NBC New York

Multiple airlines just hiked their checked-bag prices. Here's how they compare

Flying anytime soon? You may want to make the most of your carry-on item. The cost of checking in luggage on your flight is going up by $10 on average. Increases in bag fees are impacting multiple ...
AZ Central

Southwest increases checked bag fees. Here's what you'll pay

Southwest Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees by $10 for mainland U.S. flights. The new fees are $45 for the first checked bag and $55 for the second. Passengers can avoid the fees by booking ...
NBC Chicago

United Airlines is raising checked bag fees. Here's how much you'll now pay for your bags

Most travelers flying with United Airlines will pay $10 more to check their luggage beginning on Friday, as higher jet fuel costs driven by the war in the Middle East push another major U.S. carrier ...
CNBC

Delta, Southwest raise checked bag fees $10 amid jet fuel price surge, joining other carriers

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines joined United and JetBlue in raising checked bag fees. Delta and Southwest are raising checked bag fees by $10 starting this week. The changes come as the ...
Inc

United Airlines Is Raising Checked Bag Fees Again. More Hikes May Be Coming

United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting April 3, becoming the second major U.S. carrier this week to increase the cost of flying and signaling that more hikes could follow. The ...
The Hill

Here are the very rare exceptions to birthright citizenship in the US

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a case involving President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, putting the 14th Amendment back in the legal spotlight. The ...
NBC New York

JetBlue raises fees for checked bags. Here's how much more you'll have to pay

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies and increases fuel prices. The new fees took effect Monday. For most ...
SCOTUSblog

Birthright citizenship: the exceptions provide the rule

Type to search articles, cases, and authors. Press ↵ to view all results. The battle over birthright citizenship is a battle over its exceptions. The 14th Amendment’s first sentence proudly proclaims ...
The New York Times

Can I Take Batteries on a Plane? What to Know Before You Fly.

Is it OK to check your phone’s power bank? Can you charge your tablet in the overhead bin? What about a cordless hair dryer? The rules have changed this year. Here’s what to know. By Claire Fahy See ...