Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Department of Transportation’s Airline Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ Rule

Published on July 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new rule aimed at forcing airlines to reveal “junk fees” when advertising prices for flights has been temporarily blocked by an appeals court. In a July 29 ruling, the three-judge panel from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans found the rule “likely exceeds DOT’s authority” and will “irreparably harm airlines.” The Transportation Department first announced the rule in April 2024, mandating that airlines and ticket agents tell consumers up front if any fees are to be paid for a first or second checked bag, or a carry-on bag. They must also disclose if customers need to pay extra to cancel or change their reservations, and let customers know that seats are guaranteed and that they are not required to pay extra to secure one....

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