It would require businesses to disclose total prices upfront.

Summary

The FTC has finalized a rule banning “junk fees” for hotels, live-event tickets, and vacation rentals, requiring businesses to disclose total prices upfront.

Set to take effect in April 2025, the rule could save consumers 53 million hours and $11 billion over a decade by eliminating surprise charges like “resort fees” at checkout.

While business groups, like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, oppose the rule as overregulation, FTC Chair Lina Khan asserts its legality and bipartisan support.

The rule aligns with the Biden administration’s broader efforts to lower costs amid ongoing inflation.

  • SeaJ
    2•2 days ago

    Just noticed a “Recovery fee” for $20 on my Mint Mobile bill. Glad their purchase by T-Mobile brought bullshit fees. Happy shit like that will be killed.