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 rule that says hidden ‘junk’ fees must be ... - Yahoo
1 day ago · FTC targets junk ticket, hotel fees The Federal Trade Commission finalized a new Junk Fees Rule . It applies to live event tickets, hotels, and convenience or service fees.
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...
New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
Dec 17, 2024 · 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 put a stop to such surprise charges by banning...
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.
FTC cracks down on hidden junk fees in entertainment - USA …
Dec 17, 2024 · A judge in Texas blocked a rule that would cap credit card late fees, and an appeals court in New Orleans blocked a requirement that airlines disclose baggage and other fees upfront.
Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says
Dec 19, 2024 · Civil penalties can be up to $51,000, per day per violation, with total penalties based on the number of people affected or the amount of harm that the company caused.
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 Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees | Federal Trade Commission
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.