Federal Trade Commission Bans 'Junk Fees'
The FTC ruling bans opaque ticket and hospitality fees, compelling companies to be more transparent with consumers
First discussed in 2022, the FTC announced on Tuesday that it would prohibit unfair and deceptive pricing practices found on ticket-selling websites and the short-term hospitality business. The effort could save consumers up to 53 million hours per year otherwise spent hunting for the total price of tickets and lodging after junk fees.
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