U.S. government seeks greater disclosure of airline fees

Chicago Tribune: U.S. airlines should disclose fees for checked baggage, carry-on items and other services to make it easier for travelers to discern the true cost of a ticket, the federal government said on Wednesday.

The proposed Transportation Department disclosure rules, which build on regulations from 2009 and 2011, would stipulate that online flight search sites like Expedia Inc, Google Inc and Kayak provide more information.

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