Skift Take
Travel companies have steadfastly denied they mislead consumers regarding their pricing, but their claims have long fallen on deaf ears from travelers. Here's a look at what some travelers and travel brands have said about so-called junk fees.
The Federal Trade Commission took another step in the Biden administration's ongoing battle against junk fees by unveiling a proposed rule that would ban businesses from levying misleading charges.
The agency released a 161-page document with explanation of the proposal and information about the impact of junk fees. The document also includes some of the 12,000 comments from the public and the industry. The FTC announced in October 2022 it was considering a rule to crack down down on junk fees and was requesting input.
The junk fee rule isn't final yet. Next comes a 60-day public comment per