Consumers are one step closer to saying goodbye to more hidden junk fees for good. -
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.CBS News - 17h -
FTC bans junk ticket, hotel fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees on Tuesday, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People deserve ...The Hill - 18h -
New federal rule bans 'junk fees' on hotels, live-event tickets
It would require businesses to disclose total prices upfront.ABC News - 21h -
CFPB announces rule limiting bank overdraft fees; trade group sues in response
The CFPB says the rule will save American consumers $5 billion annually.CNBC - 5d -
CFPB announces rule limiting bank overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday announced the final version of a rule limiting banks’ ability to charge overdraft fees.NBC News - 5d -
How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees
Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Senators grill airlines over "junk fees," stowaway headed back to U.S.
Five major airlines testified before a Senate panel on so-called "junk fees" as more news emerges about a stowaway who bypassed security in the U.S. and ended up on a flight to France. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill
Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
United Airlines CEO talks flight junk fees, Trump's potential tariffs
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of new trade tariffs on fares as U.S. airports saw a record number of flyers at the end of Thanksgiving weekend, ...CBS News - Dec. 3
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