What happened
The Trump administration is preparing to finalize a rule change to the Obama-era regulation requiring airlines to display the full ticket price (fare + taxes + mandatory fees) upfront. The proposed change would give airlines more leeway to highlight the lower base fare, provided the total cost is still displayed clearly. Additionally, the DOT is considering a more sweeping repeal of the 15-year-old all-in pricing rule, which would allow carriers to display prices more like other industries (sticker price first, taxes added later). Consumer advocates warn this could make it harder for travelers to compare prices and know the true cost upfront