U.S. Wants to Do Something About Airlines' Hidden Fees

After all is said and done, the price of a flight — including the fare, baggage fees, seat upgrades, snacks, onboard entertainment and more — can be substantially more than the originally advertised fare. The Department of Transportation (DOT) would like to change that.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx proposed new rules Wednesday that would attempt to clarify the price of a flight for customers.

“The proposal we’re offering today will strengthen the consumer protections we have previously enacted and raise the bar for airlines and ticket agents when it comes to treating travelers fairly,” said Foxx. Read more...