> Airlines make billions charging ‘junk fees,’ congressional report says
Airlines make billions charging ‘junk fees,’ congressional report says
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Lawmakers say airlines are raking-in billions of dollars in so-called "junk fees."
Tuesday, a U.S. Senate subcommittee published a report about all those extra charges you pay when you fly, like checking bags or choosing your seat. It found from 2018 to 2023, five U.S. airlines made more than $12B dollars on seat selection fees alone.
The report also found some airlines, like Frontier and Spirit, reward agents for catching travelers not following carry-on rules.
In addition, lawmakers say some of these fees are set up to avoid taxes, giving smaller airlines an edge.
MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/money/consumer/airlines-billions-charging-junk-fees-congressional-report-plane/273-a33b683c-9a46-49a0-b34c-a1d811d2968c