DOT notes that there’s been an industry-wide trend (well documented on this site) to “unbundle” fares by charging fees for individual services provided in connection with air transportation. New rules are needed to ensure adequate notice of such fees for optional services to consumers.
Christopher Elliott discusses your travel mistakes. He says, “I’m well aware that I’ve made my share. Hey, it’s what makes us human. And after all, it’s not so much the error that matters — it’s what we learn from it.”
If you’ve ever been hit with a surprise fee when you rented a car or booked an airline ticket and found yourself saying, “There ought to be a law,” I have some good news for you: There is. Or at least, there could be.
Ever wished there was a law that forces airlines to disclose all extras on their tickets? Right up front. While you’re shopping for flights.