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, in some cases, tax avoidance by the airlines.
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.
Senate Panel Hits Airlines Over 'Junk Fees,' Calls Executives to Testify
Key Takeaways Airlines are facing scrutiny from lawmakers, as a new Senate panel report found that the companies generate billions of dollars in "junk fees" for seats and baggage.The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations said Tuesday that it will hold a hearing next week on the fees,
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.
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.
Airlines Have Earned Billions From Junk Fees, US Senate Says
A report released on Tuesday, November 26th shows that airlines have generated billions of dollars from so-called "junk fees."
‘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
Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees
The Biden administration has vowed greater scrutiny of what it considers "junk fees" from airlines, hotels and other companies. A Senate subcommittee on Tuesday slammed U.S. airlines large and small over fees to pick seats on flights. Last year ...
Blumenthal's Senate panel slams airlines for billions in 'junk fees'
Five airlines that serve Connecticut's Bradley International Airport were cited in a U.S. Senate subcommittee report for extra seat and baggage charges.
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.
US senate panel slams airlines for ‘junk fees’ in latest probe
Carriers have made billions of dollars from extra fees over the last several years. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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USDA to ban 'junk fees' on school lunch accounts for low-income families
UNDATED (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - The United States Department of Agriculture will ban "junk fees" on school lunch accounts for low-income families. The USDA has announced a new rule that ...