Senate Report Blasts Airlines Over ‘Junk’ Fees: What to Know
In a 55-page report, the majority staff of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released on Tuesday its findings after a year-long inquiry into five U.S. airlines’ ancillary fees, which the report said have led to higher costs and worse experiences for consumers and,
Senate panel slams US airlines for 'junk' fees, execs called to testify
Executives at five major U.S. air carriers are being requested to testify in front of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) next week regarding "junk" fees.
Congressional report finds airlines collected billions from seat selection and other “junk fees”
A Senate Subcommittee report found airlines have brought in more than $12 billion in fees from things that used to come with the price of a ticket.
Lawmakers looking at 'airline junk fees' after busy Thanksgiving travel week
Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.
Airlines Face 'Junk Fee' Scrutiny From Senate Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel
A Senate report slammed airline "junk fees" as Thanksgiving travel already made difficult by winter weather in some states.
‘Airlines exploiting passengers with sky high junk fees,’ CT senator’s investigation finds
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s report detailed how five airlines profit through these fees, alleging they do so at the expense of travelers
In 5 Years, Airlines Made $12.4 Billion From Seating Fees Alone. Senate And Biden Admin Say These 'Junk Fees' Must Stop
A new Senate report has shed light on just how much money airlines are making off add-ons like seat and baggage fees. And it’s a lot: $12.4 billion from seat selection fees alone between 2018 and 2023.
Senators critical of U.S. airlines for raking in billions in so-called junk fees
A new Senate panel report highly critical of "junk fees" used by major airlines to charge passengers has lawmakers ready to question airline executives at a hearing in Washington, D.C., next month.
Senate Panel Slams Airlines for ‘Junk Fees’ in Latest Probe
A US Senate investigative panel blasted airlines for increasingly charging so-called “junk fees” to help boost their bottom lines, saying the practice has increased costs and complexity for consumers.
Lawmakers call on five major airlines to stop ‘junk fees' for baggage, seats
As millions of Americans fly to their holiday destinations, lawmakers are calling on major airlines to stop their so-called “junk fees.” The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the findings from its year-long investigation into American,
US Senate panel criticizes rising airline seat fees, will call execs to testify
A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday criticized rising airline fees for seat assignments and luggage and will call air carrier executives to testify on Dec. 4. Senator Richard Blumenthal, who chairs the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations,
Hidden ‘junk fees’ for trash pickup or common areas shock, anger tenants
Across the country, consumer advocates and policymakers have warned of a rise in extra fees charged by companies that are not ...
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Apartment waitlist, other ‘junk fees’ could be banned in Ann Arbor
The days of Ann Arbor landlords charging prospective tenants over $6,000 to get in line for apartments with no guarantee they ...