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Politics May 13

U.S. airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to find

By Associated Press

Nation Jan 20

Flying
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Travelers feel the pinch as major airlines cash in on added service fees

What was once a budget airline tactic has now become common practice, as passengers face an increasing number of fees for services like checking a bag, picking a seat in advance or getting something to eat or drink. Worldwide, fees…

By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Andrew Chambers

Politics Sep 26

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a meeting of the White House Competition Council in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, U.S. September 26, 2022. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/REUTERS
WATCH: Biden announces ‘true cost’ airline ticket rule at White House Competition Council meeting

Airlines made nearly $5.3 billion in baggage fees and nearly $700 million on cancellation and change fees last year, according to Transportation Department figures. Airlines charge a variety of other fees for extra legroom and other perks that are not tracked by…

By Seung Min Kim, David Koenig, Associated Press

Nation Mar 13

Poll: Are ‘ridiculous’ airline fees grounding your travel plans?

The Forbidding Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act — yes, that’s really what it’s called — aims to limit the fees airlines can charge for checked baggage, ticket changes and cancellations.

By Andrew Mach

Nation Mar 13

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Congress considers cracking down on ‘soaring’ airline fees

Congress is considering regulating airline fees for reservation changes, checked luggage and leg room, under a bill introduced this week called the Forbidding Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act. Bloomberg Media aviaiton and travel associate editor Justin Bachman joins Alison…

By PBS News Hour

Sep 01

Consumer panel: Airlines should disclose fees, seat size

By Joan Lowy, Associated Press

Airlines should clearly disclose the cost of change and cancellation fees, as well as the size of the plane's seats, before a passenger buys a ticket, a federal panel said Tuesday.

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