New federal rule bans "junk fees" on hotels and live event tickets
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
FTC bans hidden junk fees on hotel and live event ticket prices
The FTC has announced a new Junk Fees Rule that will require hotels and live event ticket sellers to show the full price up front.
New FTC rules will end those sneaky fees for hotel rooms and concert tickets
Get ready to say goodbye to surprise charges. New FTC rules are targeting hidden fees for hotels and live events.
A New Federal Rule Bans Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ For Concert Tickets
Here’s something everyone can agree on: junk fees stink. And now, thanks to the Federal Trade Commission, they’re illegal. The FTC announced on Tuesday that hidden surprise charges for “live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries,” which includes concerts and hotels, are prohibited.
FTC ruling finalizes ban on junk fees for hotels and concert tickets | Dollars & Sense
Junk fees became banned in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that took effect in July. Paley said California has been ahead of the curve in protecting consumers from junk fees. The latest change on the federal level further solidifies efforts in transparency nationwide.
FTC bans hidden junk fees in short-term lodging, live-event ticket prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission passed a rule on Tuesday banning hidden "junk fees" for live events, hotels, and vacation rentals
New federal rule bans surprise junk fees for event tickets and hotels
A new junk fee rule from the Federal Trade Commission will require more transparency in the price of live event tickets and hotels.
FTC's Junk Fees Ban for Tickets and Travel to Go Into Effect by Next Summer
The commission says the new rules will save people time and money, with more transparent pricing and fewer hidden fees.
FTC bans 'bait-and-switch' hidden fees for hotel and event tickets
The new rule requires businesses that advertise their pricing to tell consumers the truth up front about prices and fees and prohibits them from misrepresenting any fee or charge.
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
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 issues rules requiring hotels, ticket sellers to reveal ‘junk fees’
The Federal Trade Commission's rules still allow companies to impose fees, so long as they are clearly displayed.
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