Major U.S. Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over Junk Fees Rule


American Airlines aircraft at the airport

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Major U.S. airlines have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Transportation’s “junk fees” rule, arguing that it the rule is a regulatory overreach that would create more confusion for consumers.

Major airlines are suing the Biden administration over its latest rule that requires airlines to disclose all fees associated with buying a ticket. 

Airlines for America, the trade group that represents major U.S. airlines, along with American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Alaska and Hawaiian filed a lawsuit with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday. 

The Department of Transportation released a final rule on “junk fees” April 24 that requires airlines to disclose the prices of checked baggage, carry-ons, changing a reservat