Six carriers filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block a new rule that would force them to disclose certain fees as part of the upfront cost of airfare.
By Hannah Sampson, The Washington PostPassengers arrive at Terminal C at Orlando International Airport, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Orlando, Fla.
In a petition filed Friday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, the trade group Airlines for America and six airlines asked for the ancillary fee rule to be vacated because they say it is “arbitrary, capricious” and outside the authority of the Transportation Department. “We will vigorously defend our rule protecting people from hidden junk fees and ensuring travelers can see the full price of a flight before they purchase a ticket,” the Transportation Department said in a statement responding to the lawsuit. “Many air travelers will be disappointed to learn that the airline lobby is suing to stop these common-sense protections.”
“Airlines go to great lengths to make their customers knowledgeable about these fees,” its statement said. “In addition to the disclosures required by existing DOT regulations, airlines engage in competitive advertising and emphasize ancillary fee discounts and benefits when they promote their loyalty programs.”
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