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Junk Fee Rules: The FTC Received 12,000 Comments – Here’s What They Said

Travel companies have steadfastly denied they mislead consumers regarding their pricing, but their claims have long fallen on deaf ears from travelers. Here's a look at what some travelers and travel brands have said about so-called junk fees.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Junk Fee Rules: The FTC Received 12,000 Comments – Here’s What They Said

Travel Booking

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines a proposed junk fee crackdown, an uptick in Disney park prices, and a shutdown of more flights to Israel.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Travel Booking

Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown: Skift Explains

The travel industry is a huge part of Biden's junk fee crackdown, and it is only a matter of time before travel companies get called out specifically in public

Jess Wade, Skift | 2 months ago

Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown: Skift Explains

Travel Booking

Biden Continues Pressure on ‘Junk Fees,’ FTC Proposes New Rule

The White House has increasingly called out the travel industry for the proliferation of junk fees and now, it has a plan to get rid of the charges that travelers frequently encounter.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Biden Continues Pressure on ‘Junk Fees,’ FTC Proposes New Rule

Travel Booking

Spencer Rascoff on AI: Legacy Companies Take the Lead, Startups Face Challenges – Full Video

The boon of artificial intelligence isn't a level playing field, and startups looking to stand out from the rush crowd have their work cut out for them.

Selene Brophy | 2 months ago

Spencer Rascoff on AI: Legacy Companies Take the Lead, Startups Face Challenges – Full Video

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: G20 Summit Weekend Drives Demand for Short Getaways

Domestic airlines and hotels are reaping the benefits of the noticeable increase in bookings for weekend getaways.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

Skift India Report: G20 Summit Weekend Drives Demand for Short Getaways

Travel Booking

Tourist Attractions and Experiences See Big Price Jumps

Travel is not getting any cheaper, as significant price increases across specific categories of experiences over the last four years, highlight the interplay of various economic, social, and market factors.

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Tourist Attractions and Experiences See Big Price Jumps

Travel Booking

Travel Demand Pushes American Express Spending to All-Time High

Travel demand remains strong as Amex Travel sees a surge in purchases for travel and entertainment experiences.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Travel Demand Pushes American Express Spending to All-Time High

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Tour operators need to curate new itineraries to attract an incredibly important group of travelers who crave exploration and meaningful connections.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer

Tour Operators

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events

Digital ticketing solutions for tours and attractions are seeing sports events emerge as a winning category for customer engagement as travelers continue to plan around bucket-list events.

Selene Brophy | 5 months ago

Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events