The New York Times – Music:
The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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Paris Metro Rides During 2024 Olympics Could Cost Almost Double
The New York Times – Travel:
Citing the price tag of ramped-up service for the Games, the regional transit authority is planning big increases aimed at visitors from July 20 to Sept. 8.
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Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting to fill planes.
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The Latest on Resort Fees
The New York Times – Travel:
Hotel ‘junk fees’ are becoming an increasingly annoying part of the travel experience. New proposals before Congress take aim at them.
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Travelers Who Need Visas to Visit Europe Face a Monthslong Wait
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers who require a short-term visas to visit Europe say they face monthslong delays, jeopardizing their travel plans and making an already unpredictable system worse.
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How to Get the Best Foreign Exchange Rate
The New York Times – Travel:
How to avoid foreign transaction and bank fees, and where to get the best rate when you travel abroad.
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If It’s Expensive, Does That Make It a Luxury Watch?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
There are several reasons brands increased their prices in recent years, and positioning certainly was one of them.
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Why Charter and Disney Are Fighting, and What It Means for Viewers
The New York Times – Sports:
Millions of subscribers to Charter’s Spectrum service cannot watch the U.S. Open or college football games this weekend, and the dispute has far-reaching implications for the industry.