How Did Flying Cars Become the Next Big Thing?
Another reminder that plutocracies can indeed solve problems — for plutocrats.
The Rich and Those Who Serve Them, Then and Now
We’ve already rejected the servant state once. We certainly can once again.
How We Can Save Aviation Without Enriching Airline CEOs
We can funnel our virus aid tax dollars only to airlines that keep their pay gaps modest.
How to Make the Airline Bailout Work for Workers, Not Just CEOs
The government should provide direct wage subsidies to airline workers while restricting CEO pay to no more than 50 times median wages.
Airline Catering Workers Connect Poverty Wages to Corporate Greed
Thousands of subcontracted workers who prepare and deliver in-flight meals are demanding better pay and healthcare from the multibillion-dollar airline industry.
Airlines Profit From ‘Economy-Class’ Misery
A deregulated industry made flying better—if you fly first-class. Otherwise, it’s cruel.
Why a New Global Deal on Aviation Emissions is Really Bad News
This carbon offsetting proposal could nearly double emissions from the airline industry.
Nuts to First Class
The growing class divide on airplanes feels a lot like America’s.
Mitch McConnell’s War on Iran — and Boeing?
The only people who get hurt if Congress slaps new trade sanctions on Iran are U.S. aviation companies.
The Airline Industry’s Fee-for-All
Nearly every airline these days is addicted to fees.
Fly the Stingy Skies
Oh, I almost forgot the rest room fee.
We’re Not Even Paving a Road to Nowhere
Our highways and bridges are decaying.
Flying and Excess Radiation
The doses of radiation experienced in everyday life, especially flying long distances in jet aircraft, pose risks we should carefully heed.