Sam Gruet

London, Toronto

Business Reporter at BBC

Presenter & journalist @BBCWorldService @BBCNews. Formerly of @BBCNewsbeat, now based in Toronto. Got a story? 📧 [email protected]. (Sounds like "Groo-ay")

Articles

Cómo el cobro de tu equipaje se convirtió en un multimillonario negocio para las aerolíneas

3 weeks ago | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | Sam Gruet

Con la reciente adición de Air Canada y Southwest a la lista de aerolíneas que cobran a los pasajeros por el equipaje facturado, el aumento desmesurado del coste de estas tarifas adicionales o "tarifas basura" está provocando la ira de políticos y asociaciones de consumidores. Al mismo tiempo, la venta de maletas lo suficientemente pequeñas como para que los pasajeros las lleven en el avión como equipaje de mano está en auge.
Como taxas de bagagem cobradas por empresas aéreas viraram negócio bilionário

3 weeks ago | correiobraziliense.com.br | Sam Gruet

A Air Canada e a Southwest se juntaram ao grupo de companhias aéreas que cobram por bagagem despachada. Mas o custo exorbitante dessas taxas extras está provocando a ira de políticos e passageiros. Ao mesmo tempo, as vendas de malas pequenas o suficiente para caber na cabine do avião estão crescendo. Esperando de fora do aeroporto de Toronto, no Canadá, Lauren Alexander voou de Boston, nos Estados Unidos, no fim de semana. Para ela, as cobranças adicionais são "ridículas".
How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sam Gruet

How airline fees have turned baggage into billionsSam GruetGetty ImagesAirlines in the US alone made $7.27bn from check-in luggage fees last yearWith Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or "junk fees" is provoking anger among politicians and consumer groups. At the same time, sales of suitcases small enough for passengers to take on the plane as hand luggage are booming.
Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sam Gruet |Megan Lawton

Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network? Sam Gruet & Megan LawtonGetty ImagesAmtrak's new high-speed trains will be held back by tracks that greatly limit how quickly they can moveThe US is a country of 340 million people, 71 interstate highways, more than 5,000 public airports, and currently no high-speed railways.
Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Sam Gruet |Megan Lawton

4 hours ago 20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration … 2 hours ago Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Changed His Wife's Flight to Avoid Newark Airport...
‘I’m a little angry’: Canadian firms boycott US products

Mar 17, 2025 | bbc.com | Sam Gruet

Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
The economic forces behind Canada's ongoing political drama

Feb 24, 2025 | marketplace.org | Sam Gruet |Dylan Miettinen

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. Frustrations with the economy are part of what led to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s sinking popularity after nine years in charge — and a calculation by some in his party that a fresh start was needed before the election. Trudeau announced his resignation in January, which paves the way for a leadership contest ahead of a general election later this year.
Why crowds are flocking to the National Hockey League

Jan 20, 2025 | marketplace.org | Sam Gruet

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. It’s game night in Toronto — where interest in ice hockey is being driven by new teams, new technology and new fans. Selena Gonsalves got into the sport through her support of the women’s league. “I’ve definitely started getting more into the men’s league because of that,” she said.
Sam Gruet, Author at Marketplace

Jan 20, 2025 | marketplace.org | Sam Gruet

Why crowds are flocking to the National Hockey LeagueRevenue and attendance have rebounded from the COVID downturn, boosted by diversity and inclusion efforts that drew a broader fan base.
What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Sam Gruet

“I get a lot of hate”. The words of content creator Winta Zesu, who last year made $150,000 (£117,000) from posting on social media. What separates Winta from other influencers? The people commenting on her posts and driving traffic to her videos are often doing so out of anger. “Every single video of mine that has gained millions of views is because of hate comments,” the 24-year-old explains.