Articles tagged “junk fees”

Varying state laws on price transparency may become confusing for consumers and a more complex issue for short-term rental providers.

As JetBlue makes carry-on bags free for all passengers, is United's isolated market positioning becoming increasingly untenable?

On July 1, consumers will find out if cruise operators are going to stick with the spirit of California's new junk fee regulation: full price transparency.

Spirit’s changes come as its biggest competitor, Frontier, also dropped change fees and overhauled its pricing structure.

The Senate Commerce Committee added a provision that would let customers receive automatic refunds whenever flights are significantly delayed or canceled.

The organization representing Amadeus and Booking.com says the new rules, as written, could leading to costlier operations for their members and travelers.

Skift has learned that any significant delay or cancellation, regardless of the reason, qualifies for an automatic refund as part of the Department of Transportation’s new consumer protection rules for the airline industry.

American CEO Robert Isom is one of the first top executives in the U.S. airline industry to voice some concerns over the Department of Transportation’s latest rule.

Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the partnership would fast-track the process for resolving passenger complaints.