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Here’s what advocates are pushing airlines to do after Southwest’s meltdown

Southwest Airlines’ December meltdown opened the door for lawmakers and consumer advocates to push for more regulation and passenger protections. But at what cost?

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Hotels, airlines push back against Biden’s war on ‘junk fees’

The airline and hotel industries are pushing back against federal legislation against “junk fees” — charges for basic services that consumer advocates say are often hidden or excessive — after President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass the new regulations in the State of the Union address on Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 8, 2023

Biden touts actions to promote competition in airline, agriculture sectors - Roll Call

President Biden told gas companies to lower prices at the pump "now" as he announced new actions to try to reduce costs and spur competition.

Roll Call · Sep 26, 2022