Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The Trump administration is considering changes to airfare regulations that would give airlines more flexibility in how they display ticket prices. The current rule, implemented during the Obama administration, requires airlines to show the total ticket price upfront, including all taxes and fees. The proposed change would allow airlines to advertise the base fare more prominently, while still displaying the total cost clearly. Consumer advocates argue that this change could make it more difficult for travelers to compare prices and could lead to confusion. The Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the proposed rule change until July 31.
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Airlines might soon have more freedom to decide how they display ticket prices, with the Trump administration considering changes to airfare regulations. The current rule, which requires airlines to show the total ticket price upfront, could be relaxed, allowing airlines to advertise the base fare more prominently. This change could make it more difficult for travelers to compare prices. The Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the proposed rule change.
It means that as a consumer, you may have to do more digging into the details.
Author: Evan Null
