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.
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Americans can see the price of live event tickets upfront as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned “junk fees.” The FTC passed a rule on Tuesday that requires ticket seller, hotels, and vacation rental sites to be forthcoming with their prices and not wait until the last minute.
Federal Trade Commission bans deceptive fee practices in ticket and lodging industries
The Federal Trade Commission is officially cracking down on the ticket industry. On Tuesday, the commission ruled to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing tactics used to bury junk fees for live entertainment.
Federal Trade Commission issues ban on ticket, hotel 'junk fees'
The Federal Trade Commission has issued new rules intended to eliminate hidden fees on hotels and event tickets.
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.
Federal rule bans junk fees hidden in hotel, event ticket prices
Junk fees hidden in the price of hotels and tickets for live events would be banned under a final rule approved by the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday. The rule requires certain companies to display the full price of a service or product upfront instead of notifying the buyer of the extra fees at the end of the checkout process.
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.
Hidden Junk Fees Banned For Live Events Tickets (For Now)
It’s about to get easier to compares prices for tickets to live events. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday finalized a rule requiring businesses to disclose total prices, including any hidden fees,
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New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
Dec. 17 (UPI) --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.
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