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Ravi Sarathy
Professor of International Business and Strategy

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Real ID is coming. Here’s what you need to know
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Real ID is coming. Here’s what you need to know

May 7 is the deadline to make your state-issued identification card or driver’s license a Real ID. Here's what you need to know.
Southwest charging for checked bags could help it become more competitive, Northeastern expert says
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Southwest charging for checked bags could help it become more competitive, Northeastern expert says

The airline announced it’s changing its policy and no longer allowing checked bags for free, along with other changes.
Trump wants to establish an official cryptocurrency reserve. How would that work?
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Trump wants to establish an official cryptocurrency reserve. How would that work?

An expert says a federal reserve could legitimize cryptocurrency, increasing its value, but also comes with risks.
American Airlines plane crashed near Washington after colliding with an Army helicopter. What happened?
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American Airlines plane crashed near Washington after colliding with an Army helicopter. What happened?

A passenger plane and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter collided midair near Reagan National Airport. All 64 people are presumed dead.
Donald, Melania Trump meme coins embody the ‘wild west’ of cryptocurrencies, expert says
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Donald, Melania Trump meme coins embody the ‘wild west’ of cryptocurrencies, expert says

Unlike other digital assets, an expert in international business says meme coins “don’t have much of a business purpose.”
Will Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy hurt budget flyers?
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Will Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy hurt budget flyers?

“If you look at the financials, this has been building up for a while,” says Ravi Sarathy, an international business and strategy expert.
Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy
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Global power shift? Northeastern experts weigh in on China’s future in the world economy

“We'll see both the U.S. and China having about 22%-23% of the world economy,” a Northeastern expert said at a discussion.
Election 2024: Do ‘crypto’ enthusiasts actually make up a significant voting bloc in the US?
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Election 2024: Do ‘crypto’ enthusiasts actually make up a significant voting bloc in the US?

Coinbase, the American cryptocurrency trading exchange, recently suggested that young crypto voters could swing the 2024 election.
 Why is Delta still canceling flights when other airlines quickly restored service?
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 Why is Delta still canceling flights when other airlines quickly restored service?

As many major airlines resume operations after the Crowdstrike Outage, Delta Airlines continues to have cascading issues.
Will it be a busy summer for airline travel? Northeastern expert offers tips to avoid cancellations  — and headaches
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Will it be a busy summer for airline travel? Northeastern expert offers tips to avoid cancellations  — and headaches

An air travel expert says pilot shortages, intense scrutiny of plane safety, and a new refund policy are all likely to cause delays.