Travel App to Pay $35M to Settle FTC Allegations It Charged Fees Without Consent

Short summary

The FTC ordered Hopper Inc and its subsidiary to pay $35M to settle allegations of charging hidden, pre-selected fees without consent and misrepresenting benefits of VIP Support and Price Freeze services. The settlement requires the company to clearly disclose all fees and prohibits deceptive pricing practices. This enforcement action signals stronger FTC focus on transparent pricing across digital marketplaces.

• •FTC settles with Hopper for $35M over hidden fees and deceptive pricing practices
• •Company must now clearly disclose all fees and eliminate pre-selected optional charges
• •Reflects broader regulatory trend on consumer protection and pricing transparency enforcement

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