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 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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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
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.
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."
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,
Senate calls out airlines for the 'extra' fees they charge you
From 2018 to 2023, American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit took in $12.4 billion in extra fees, not including baggage.
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Hidden ‘junk fees’ for trash pickup or common areas shock, anger tenants
Last year, as part of a broader crackdown on these fees in industries like banking and aviation, President Joe Biden announced an effort to tackle junk fees in rental housing, though it focused ...
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Airlines make billions charging ‘junk fees,’ congressional report says
Airlines have pocketed billions of dollars in so-called “junk fees” by charging customers extra to select a seat or to carry on bags, according to a Senate subcommittee report published on ...
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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 ...