O'Hare Airport
Travelers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
  • President Joe Biden earlier this year said his administration would crack down on hidden fees.
  • But lobbyists are pushing back against proposed rules that could boost transparency, per WaPo.
  • WaPo examined federal lobbying files and hundreds of filings that were sent to federal agencies.

From a dizzying array of airline fees to add-ons tacked on to concert ticket prices, Americans are fed up with hidden fees.