Keeping the mystery around airline ticket prices
Jul 30, 2024

Keeping the mystery around airline ticket prices

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A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked new regulation that would have required airlines to disclose all fees upfront.

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A win for airlines, a loss for fee transparency?

Amid a lawsuit supported by airlines, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked rules requiring the carriers to transparently disclose fees so that customers can better comparison-shop. The rule was scheduled to take effect in late fall. Now, its fate is up in the air.

The latest read on housing affordability

The S&P Case-Shiller home price index is up 6.8% in the 12 months through May. It comes as a reminder of sorts that some can afford housing — thanks to a lift from generational wealth. Let’s discuss with economist David Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan Funds.

Supplying the astronauts on the ISS isn't cheap. Here's a glimpse at what it involves.

Jul 30, 2024
Consumers complain that grocery shopping on Earth is expensive, but at least it doesn't require a spaceflight.
NASA spends $3.1 billion on the International Space Station every year.
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Nigeria and the "japa"

In the face of widespread shortages and skyrocketing inflation, the government of Nigeria doubled the minimum wage and relaunched a program to bring jobs to young people. There, economic conditions are driving many young Nigerians to leave the country. The BBC’s Hannah Gelbart reports.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC