In his State of the Union address on February 7, 2023, President Joe Biden attacked “junk fees.” He said: “Americans are tired of being played for suckers.” He named airline fees for seating children next to their parents: “Baggage fees are bad enough. Airlines can’t treat your child like a piece of baggage.” His proposal also targeted hotel resort fees and concert ticket service fees.
A rule of the Federal Trade Commission took effect on May 12, 2025. For live-event tickets and short-term lodging, the total price must be shown up front. It must include all known charges and fees, and it must be displayed more prominently than any other price information.