USA: Airlines sue DOT over consumer protection rules
Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 24 June, 2011 - 10:08
Airlines are increasing their opposition to the consumer protection rules the Department of Transportation announced in April, with two carriers (Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air) filing separate suits in a U.S. Appeals Court in Washington, D.C.
Allegiant has asked the court to review the plan to change the way airline fares and baggage fees are disclosed and to let consumers get a refund within 24 hours of buying an airline ticket as well as a ban on raising airline prices after consumers buy their ticket. Spirit's suit also challenges the regulations on refunds and full-fare advertising.
Source: Travel Pulse; find article here>>.
