New regulations may lead to airline ticket 'sticker shock'

Travel experts say rules requiring airlines to include taxes and fees in their advertised prices may reduce ticket sales by scaring away passengers with prices that seem much higher than before. New federal regulations aimed at giving airline passengers the true price of their tickets when booking a flight may provide some travelers with an unpleasant surprise.

Airline ticket 'sticker shock' under new rules?

Travel experts say rules requiring airlines to include taxes and fees in their advertised prices may reduce ticket sales by scaring away passengers with prices that seem much higher than before. Travel experts say rules requiring airlines to include taxes and fees in their advertised prices may reduce ticket sales by scaring away passengers.

Business-class ticket deals may take some searching

A reader recently asked about where and how to buy discounted business-class tickets to Europe or Asia. Although most people are clearly interested in finding the cheapest airline ticket available, no matter what, some are willing to pay more to escape cattle-car economy –if it isn’t too much more.

Bill McGee: What's the Real Price of an Airline Ticket?

This week consumers are getting some new protections when they buy an airline ticket.

New airfare pricing rule challenged in Congress

Airlines are fighting the federal rule that requires them to quote airfares that includes taxes and fees, and their allies in Congress have introduced a bill to scuttle the requirement.

Congress challenges air fee disclosure rule

Enjoy the governments new airfare rule. It might not last.On Jan. 26, the Transportation Department began requiring airlines and ticket agents to quote fares that include all mandatory taxes and fees. Since 1988, theyd been allowed to advertise fares t...