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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness BusinessEconomic PolicyEconomyPersonal FinanceWorkTechnologyBusiness of Climate BusinessEconomic PolicyEconomyPersonal FinanceWorkTechnologyBusiness of Climate FTC ISSUES RULES REQUIRING HOTELS, TICKET SELLERS TO REVEAL ‘JUNK FEES’ The industries must display the full price of a hotel room, concert ticket or sporting event upfront to customers or face potential federal punishment. Updated December 17, 2024 at 9:16 a.m. ESTtoday at 9:16 a.m. EST 4 min 45 Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan arrives to testify before the House Appropriations subcommittee in May. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) By Tony Romm The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued long-awaited rules requiring companies to display the full price of a hotel room, concert ticket or sporting event up front to customers, rather than hiding any extra charges — often called “junk fees” — until the very end of the checkout process. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post Save on unmatched reporting. Get your first year for $29 The new regulations seek to crack down on “bait and switch” pricing practices, according to FTC Chair Lina Khan, who said the agency has received a groundswell of complaints about service charges, amenity fees and a raft of other potentially obscure, last-minute additions to consumers’ bills. Share 45 Comments NewsletterDaily Today’s Headlines The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors, delivered every morning. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sections Trending Politics Elections Opinions National World Style Sports Business Climate Well+Being D.C., Md., & Va. Obituaries Weather Arts & Entertainments Recipes Get The Post Manage Your Subscription Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Special Editions Store Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Sitemap Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post COMPANY CHEVRON ICON Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement SECTIONS CHEVRON ICON Trending Politics Elections Opinions National World Style Sports Business Climate Well+Being D.C., Md., & Va. Obituaries Weather Arts & Entertainments Recipes GET THE POST CHEVRON ICON Manage Your Subscription Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Special Editions Store Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices CONTACT US CHEVRON ICON Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Download the Washington Post App * About The Post * Policies & Standards * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Print Products Terms of Sale * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Sitemap * Ad Choices * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post 5.31.6 Already a subscriber? Sign in END OF YEAR SALE OUR YEAR-END SALE IS HERE. SWITCH ON. Subscribe for unlimited access to unmatched reporting. You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY 50¢ every week for the first year billed as $2 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $29 for the first year * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Card View more offers