US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bagsSenate scrutiny is increasing on airline fees, with calls for federal regulation to address 'junk fees' and their impact on consumer costs.
Airline executives face Senate panel questions on 'junk fees'Senators criticize airlines for excessive fees, calling for transparency and potential government intervention.
Junk Fees' or Unbundling'? Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Costs.Airlines charge fees for services like checking bags, raising costs for passengers.Senators argue these fees are exploitative, while airlines frame them as consumer choices.
US senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees for seats and checked bagsSenate scrutiny is increasing on airline fees, with calls for federal regulation to address 'junk fees' and their impact on consumer costs.
Airline executives face Senate panel questions on 'junk fees'Senators criticize airlines for excessive fees, calling for transparency and potential government intervention.
Junk Fees' or Unbundling'? Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Costs.Airlines charge fees for services like checking bags, raising costs for passengers.Senators argue these fees are exploitative, while airlines frame them as consumer choices.
Spirit and Frontier employees earn bonuses for cracking down on carry-on bag rules and selling seat upgrades. Here's how the incentives work.Frontier and Spirit paid $26 million in bonuses linked to extra fees charged to passengers, raising concerns about staff incentives potentially leading to customer exploitation.
Senate Report Blasts Airlines Over Junk' Fees: What to KnowAirlines' unbundled pricing strategies have resulted in rising costs for consumers through ancillary fees, leading to larger profits for carriers.
Do you have luggage rage? Here's how to know and what to do about itAirlines are fueling 'luggage rage' by raising checked bag fees and limiting carry-ons, leading to rampant consumer frustration.
DOT proposes ban on airline fees for seating families togetherProposed ban on airlines' 'junk fees' for seating families together to reduce costs, potentially saving hundreds per round-trip flight.
WestJet now charges $25 to book a flight by phone. Are airline fees out of control? | CBC NewsSome airlines now charge fees for phone bookings, causing customer frustration.