Senate to hear testimony from airline executives on $12.4 billion in 'junk' seating fees

Hawley and U.S. Senate Committee grill airline executives over junk fees - Missourinet

Five U.S. airlines have made more than $12 billion on seat selection fees from 2018 to 2023. Otherwise known as “junk fees,” airlines charge customers extra for things like seat selection and carry-ons to boost profits. Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley was critical of airline executives from American, Delta, United, Frontier, and Spirit for paying […]

Senate grills airlines about 'junk fees'; American Airlines exec defends options for passengers

A senate committee investigation found that five airlines — American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit — collected more than $3 billion in seat fees in 2023, a 50% increase from 2018. Airline executives defend their practices as offering customers more options and different levels of flying. Learn more about the showdown in this story.

Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees

MoneyWatch By , The Associated Press Edited By December 5, 2024 / 7:55 AM EST / CBS News Senators grill airlines over fees Officials from some of the largest U.S. airlines faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill Wednesday over so-called junk fees passengers are being charged for baggage, seat selection and other services. “Our investigation found that in 2023 alone, American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit collected more than $3 billio…

How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees

Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for carry-on luggage, seats, and more. NBC’s Tom Costello reports, including how airlines are fighting back.

US seeks comment on airline passenger cash compensation proposal

CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Transportation said on Thursday it was seeking public comment on whether airlines should be required to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.

Senators grill officials from 5 airlines over fees

Members of a U.S. Senate subcommittee took aim at airline executives Wednesday for using an expanding menu of fees to charge customers for early boarding, better seats and other comforts that used to be part of the ticket price.