It Could Soon Be Harder to See the Full Price of a Plane Ticket. Here's Why

It could soon be harder to see the full price of a plane ticket. Here's why

Travelers are accustomed to seeing an all-inclusive price for airfare when browsing flights online, but they may soon need to read the fine print before purchasing, as Washington is trying to change disclosure requirements.

It could soon be harder to see the full price of a plane ticket. Here’s why

Proposed new rules would let airlines advertise components of an airfare more prominently than the total price. This could be confusing to consumers.

Airfare Shopping Could Get More Complicated Under Trump Administration Proposal

Shopping for a plane ticket could become more confusing for consumers if a Trump administration proposal to loosen federal airfare advertising rules moves forward, aviation analysts and some airlines warn. The Transportation Department is considering changes that would give airlines more flexibility in how they display the individual components of an airfare, including taxes and fees. Under current federal rules, airlines must prominently displa…