Major US airlines really, really don't want to show you how much you'll pay in fees upfront

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 02:27

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 jet flies past the U.S. Capitol dome as it comes in for a landing at Washington Reagan National airport in Arlington, Va., — Alaska Airlines joined larger companies in fighting a new fee disclosure rule.
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Big US airlines are suing over a rule that requires upfront fee disclosures.
The Biden administration is fighting "junk fees" across industries, including baggage fees.
The airlines argue that fee transparency will confuse consumers.

Major US airlines sued the Department of Transportation on Friday over a rule that requires upfront fee disclosures for costs like baggage and itinerary changes.