Senate to hear testimony from airline executives on $12.4 billion in 'junk' seating fees
- Executives from United, Delta, American Spirit, and Frontier airlines will testify about $12.4 billion in seating fees at a U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing on December 4.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal described the $12.4 billion in fees from 2018 to 2023 as "sky high," according to a majority staff report released in November.
- Blumenthal stated that the fees represent pure profit and contribute to negative consumer experiences, suggesting the federal government may need to review their appropriateness.
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