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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Trump is rolling back protections that kept away ‘junk’ fees when you fly. Here are the other changes

The Department of Transportation is moving to drop some consumer-friendly regulations that were enacted under the Biden administration, according to a report - (AFP via Getty Images)

The Trump administration is rolling back U.S. airline passenger protections in a move consumer groups say favors airlines over consumers.

The Department of Transportation is moving to ditch consumer-friendly regulations enacted under the Biden administration, including safeguards that protect flyers from misleading prices and hidden “junk” fees, as well as a rule that mandates cash compensation for disrupted flights, The New York Times reported.

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