Christine Boynton
February 03, 2026

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An appeals court has vacated a rule that sought to govern how U.S. airlines displayed ancillary fees during the booking process. Rescinding the mandate on procedural grounds, judges noted potential for the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to redesign the rule. It is the latest development in a…

Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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