Airline Bid To Block “Consumer Protections” Rejected

finncomm airlines Airline Bid To Block Consumer Protections Rejected

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Court of Appeals says the government can require airlines to show consumers a total ticket price that includes taxes and fees in print and online ads.

The court said in a decision released Tuesday that the Department of Transportation has the authority to regulate “unfair and deceptive” airline industry practices.

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