William J. McGee

senior fellow for aviation and travel at American Economic Liberties Project

William J. McGee is the senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, and the author of “Attention All Passengers” and “Half the Child.”


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William J. McGee

7mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

How Newark Airport became America’s canary in the coal mine

The airport’s troubles are a harbinger of all we can expect in years to come.

10mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Southwest’s new checked bag fee is the predictable result of Wall Street greed

It’s not a lock that Wall Street’s preferred plan to increase revenues with new fees will work for the airline.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Why frequent fliers should be grateful for Spirit Airlines this Thanksgiving

Even the smallest of airlines can bring down larger rivals’ fares for dozens of routes across the country.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Boeing’s extraordinary ‘sweetheart deal’ is a slap in face to the victims

The fine imposed by the Justice Department and the company’s acknowledgment of guilt are far from enough.