New regulation to make airlines list 'real' prices

A new regulation from the Transportation Department will now require airlines to include all mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.

2:10 p.m. EST, January 3, 2012

Have you ever thought you were scoring a great deal on airfare to find out the ticket was a lot more than you expected?

A new regulation from the Transportation Department will now require airlines to include all mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.

Airlines are not required to include optional baggage fees and charges for food and on-board entertainment.

The policy will go into effect on January 26.

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