WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumental (D-CT) wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy opposing a proposed rule that would weaken consumer protections by allowing airlines to advertise misleading ticket prices. DOT's proposed rule would gut the existing Full Fare Rule, which requires airlines and ticket agents to display the total cost of a ticket at least as prominently as its subcomponents-making sure consumers aren't misled by deceptive pricing.
In his letter, Blumenthal highlights how DOT's proposed rule prioritizes airline companies, promoting advertising that hurts consumers, writing, "The proposed ru...