US court blocks Biden administration's airline fee disclosure rule

Jan 28, 2025 · A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration's 2024 rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline service fees, saying the Transportation Department had not complied with ...

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Why did a court block Biden's rule requiring airlines to disclose fees?

An appeals court blocked the Biden administration’s rule that required airlines to disclose upfront their service fees. The court said Tuesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) failed to comply with procedural rules, including providing the airline companies a chance to comment on the study used to create the rule. ...

Why did a court block Biden's 2024 rule?

WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration's 2024 rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline service fees, saying the Transportation Department had not complied with procedural rules. ...

Will airline fee disclosure rule 'confuse consumers'?

Court blocks airline fee disclosure rule. Association says it would 'confuse consumers.' A U.S. appeals court blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring airlines to disclose fees upfront. Airlines argued the rule would be costly and confusing for consumers. ...

Why did Airlines sue the Biden administration?

A group of major airlines sued the Biden administration last year over the rule that required them to disclose extra costs, also called junk fees, on customers’ purchases. They argued that the rule would confuse consumers, and the companies already go to great lengths to make sure customers are knowledgeable about their fees. ...

Would a Biden rule 'confuse consumers'?

Association says it would 'confuse consumers.' A U.S. appeals court blocked the Biden administration's rule requiring airlines to disclose fees upfront. Airlines argued the rule would be costly and confusing for consumers. The rule would have required airlines to disclose fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services alongside the airfare. ...

Did Biden crack down on junk fees?

The suit was filed in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals against the department, which finalized the fee disclosure rule last year after the Biden administration attempted to crackdown on junk fees. The Hill has reached out to the DOT for comment. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. ...