Appeals Court Blocks Airline ‘Junk Fee’ Rule
Photo Credit: American Airlines, a member of the trader group A4A, was one of the carriers that filed the lawsuit against the DOT's junk fee rule. American Airlines / American Airlines
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An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”
A U.S. appeals court struck down the Department of Transportation’s rule that would require airlines to disclose all fees upfront, pending a full review of the rule.
The DOT released a final rule in April that would mandate airlines to disclose “junk fees” associated with purchasing airfare. Airlines and ticketing agencies would have to inform passengers of the fees associated with checked baggage, carry-ons, along with changes and cancellations to a reservation.
Airlines would also need to end “bait-and-switch” discount practices, prohibiting carriers from advertising a discount that’s based solely o
