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Hotels
A growing number of class-action lawsuits could become a new headache for hotel companies as the U.S. spotlight shines on "junk fees."
Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hyatt's junk fees, AI at Six Flags, and India's hotel occupancy recovery.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago
Marriott said in May it would include resort fees in the first prices travelers see on its site and app. Hyatt and MGM Resorts have also made a change. Which hotel group will be next?
News Blog
Travelers United's choice to sue Hyatt over its "junk fee" practices fits into a broader storyline about travel junk fees being in the limelight ever since President Joe Biden referred to travel fees in his 2023 State of the Union address. Travelers United filed the case in Washington, D.C., whose laws require transparent upfront pricing.…
Airlines
Spirit Airlines is set to pay for misleading first-time flyers with carry-on baggage fees, sometimes equating to the ticket price. But just how much it will pay out depends on whether affected passengers request a refund.
Brendan Pierson, Reuters | 4 months ago
Online Travel
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at junk fees in Texas, price hikes at tourist landmarks, and increasing travel demand in Europe and Asia.
Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago
A new FAA reauthorization bill is nearly across the finish line, but the Senate still has to finalize its own version when Congress returns from its annual recess in September.
Kristin Majcher, Skift | 5 months ago
Tourism
The junk fee issue has gone mainstream and the travel industry has no choice in how to respond: It cannot win this battle. It cannot fight back. There's no chance it will win.
Rafat Ali | 5 months ago
