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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by Quokka
Looks like the "$299" advertised does not include the fuel surcharge. If that's the case, by not including any "fuel surcharges" in the advertised airfare, the IACE Travel advertisement violates the DoT's full fare advertising rule (14 CFR 399.84) and constitutes a deceptive trade practice and an unfair method of competition (49 U.S.C. 41712).

DoT enforcement actions, fines and consent decrees against others (e.g. JTB-USA) who've engaged in the same sleazy practice can be found by searching regulations.gov:

http://www.regulations.gov/search/Re...ontentType=pdf

http://www.regulations.gov/search/Re...ontentType=pdf
Interesting. The cases indicate that DOT has sought enforcement actions with modest divil penalties. Is there any private right of action available from a provider who fails to comply with the regs?
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