Airlines May Hide True Flight Costs | California News

Airlines could soon be allowed to hide most of the cost until checkout, sparking outrage from travelers and consumer advocates. The Department of Transportation’s new proposal would let carriers spotlight just the base fare—potentially masking the true price, which often includes hundreds of dollars in hidden taxes and fees. Critics warn this could confuse shoppers and make comparing deals nearly impossible, while airlines like Southwest urge more time to weigh the impact. The public comment period has been extended as thousands weigh in on whether transparency should take a backseat to flexibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72f20dac87b6ea6c