Airlines Challenge New Fee Disclosure Rule in Court
Major U.S. carriers argue that transparency requirements confuse consumers, while the Transportation Department defends the rule as essential for protecting passengers.
- United, Delta, American, JetBlue, Alaska, and Hawaiian Airlines have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Transportation Department.
- The new rule mandates airlines to disclose all fees upfront before ticket purchase.
- Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the lawsuit, emphasizing consumer rights to fee transparency.
- The Transportation Department estimates passengers overpay $543 million annually due to hidden fees.
- Airlines claim the rule will inundate consumers with information, complicating the booking process.
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