Articles tagged “junk fees”

Airlines

U.S. Senate Panel Investigates Airline Baggage and Seat Selection Fees

The Senate panel is just Washington's latest effort to crack down on so-called junk fees, a battle that isn't dying down anytime soon.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 6 days ago

U.S. Senate Panel Investigates Airline Baggage and Seat Selection Fees

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Is Done With Back to Basics

Airbnb could be seen as a victim of its own success – with guests, hosts and cities all taking aim. But it’s done rebuilding, and focusing on moving forward.

Sarah Kopit | 3 weeks ago

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Is Done With Back to Basics

News Blog

California Takes Aim at Junk Fees: New Law Mandates Upfront Pricing from July 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on October 7 a bill to ban mandatory hidden fees — also called junk fees — starting July 1, 2024. "The price Californians see will be the price they pay," said Rob Bonta, the state attorney general. As Skift previewed, the law broadly requires upfront disclosure of any…

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Travel Booking

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

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

Airlines

U.S. Senator Asks Airline CEOs About Complaints and Fees

There have been multiple efforts made in recent years in the U.S. to reign in fees, but nothing has connected quite yet. Will 2024 be the year?

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago

U.S. Senator Asks Airline CEOs About Complaints and Fees

Hotels

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta Seeks ‘Even Playing Field’ for Hotel Fees — Full Video

Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta said a lot on the Skift Global Forum stage. Most notably, he advocated for U.S. lawmakers to compel third-party distributors to display resort fee and other junk fees upfront on a consumer's first search.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta Seeks ‘Even Playing Field’ for Hotel Fees — Full Video

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

Hotels

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's fee promise, U.S. tourism leaders' thoughts on outbound China travel, Morocco tourism returning.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees