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Hidden fees begone: What to know about the 'Junk Fees Rule' on Ticketmaster, Airbnb and more
The Biden-era "Junk Fees Rule" is now in effect. See what that could mean for your next hotel stay or concert experience.
FTC's 'junk fee' rule took effect on Monday. Here's how it impacts Ticketmaster and more.
The Federal Trade Commission's rule requiring ticket sellers and short-term lodging to disclose charges upfront went into ...
The FTC’s new rule on ticket prices is a win for consumers, experts say — but don't expect it to bring costs down
The FTC's new guidelines on ticket price transparency, known as the junk fees rule, is a rare win for consumers, experts say.
Ticketmaster starts all-in pricing Biden-era junk-fee ban takes effect
In March, he signed an executive order that he said will help curb ticket scalping and bring "commonsense" changes to the ...
Ticketmaster Has Finally Been Bullied Into Including Fees In The Prices It Displays
There's nothing companies love more than springing hidden fees on customers right before they finalize a purchase, and ...
Ticketmaster and StubHub Must Now Display Upfront Prices for Concert Tickets
Concert ticket fees aren’t going away, but at least they’ll now be visible from the get-go. Ticketmaster announced Monday that shoppers will see “all-in” pricing going forward, including the service ...
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World’s largest ticket seller will start showing prices up-front
Under the order, the FTC must ensure “price transparency at all stages of the ticket-purchase process” and take enforcement to prevent unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive conduct.
Ticket companies are boasting about transparent fees now that they're legally required
A new FTC rule mandates companies like TicketMaster display pricing upfront without hidden fees. In a bit of a twist, ...