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Hotels, airlines push back against Biden’s war on ‘junk fees’

Por: Orlando Sentinel Business February 08, 2023

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The airline and hotel industries are pushing back against federal legislation against “junk fees” — charges for basic services that consumer advocates say are often hidden or excessive — after President Biden called on Congress to pass the new regulations in the State of the Union address on Tuesday. The bill, dubbed the Junk Fee Prevention Act, would have major impacts on visitors to Orlando, including what fees resorts and hotels would... + full article



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