The following article by Melanie Zanona was posted on the Hill website December 8, 2017:
The Trump administration has scrapped an Obama-era proposal requiring airlines and ticket agencies to disclose baggage fees as soon as passengers start the process of buying a ticket.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) posted a notice on the Federal Register this week that it is withdrawing the proposed rule, along with another plan to force air carriers to disclose how much revenue they make from charging other ancillary fees.
The administration, which has made easing regulatory burdens for businesses a top priority, said the rules would have “limited public benefit.” Continue reading “Trump admin scraps Obama-era proposal requiring airlines to disclose bag fees”