Federal Trade Commission Announces Bipartisan Rule Banning Junk …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final Junk Fees Rule to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries. These unfair and deceptive pricing practices harm consumers and undercut honest businesses.
FTC announces final rule banning junk fees on tickets and hotels - NBC News
Dec 17, 2024 · Consumers are one step closer to saying goodbye to more hidden junk fees for good. The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that it had finalized a rule that requires businesses to...
FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices - USA TODAY
6 days ago · The rule is one of the final pieces of President Joe Biden's wide-ranging crackdown on junk fees that drive up consumer costs without visible benefit.
Hidden ticket fees and vacation rental charges banned in America
Dec 17, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule banning hotels and ticketing and short-term rental companies from including hidden junk fees in their total price on Tuesday.
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
Dec 17, 2024 · "Junk fees" cost Americans billions every year 01:48. Ever booked a hotel room for $200 only to be surprised by an extra $40 "resort fee" at checkout? A new Federal Trade Commission rule aims to ...
New federal rule bans 'junk fees' on hotels, live-event tickets
Dec 17, 2024 · In a sweeping change that could save American consumers time and money -- the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday finalized a rule that would ban surprise "junk fees" for live event tickets, hotels and vacation rentals.
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels - UPI.com
Dec 17, 2024 · In a political win for the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday approved its final policy rule to ban so-called junk fees for tickets and hotels.
FTC cracks down on hotel, ticket junk fees - The Hill
Dec 17, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.”
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees
The Federal Trade Commission today announced a new proposed rule to prohibit junk fees, which are hidden and bogus fees that can harm consumers and undercut honest businesses. The FTC has estimated that these fees can cost consumers tens of billions of dollars per year in unexpected costs.
FTC Bans Junk 'Service' Fees For Hotel, Concert Purchases
Dec 17, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission finalized a new federal rule Tuesday that bars hotels and live-event companies from tacking on surprise fees when customers make purchases, deeming them unfair and deceptive practices.