"White House Targets Hidden Travel Fees Amid Summer Surge"

Travelers are increasingly facing hidden junk fees such as transaction, convenience, and resort fees, which have proliferated despite government efforts to curb them. These fees are highly profitable for businesses, leading to resistance against regulatory measures like the Department of Transportation's requirement for airlines to quote all-in prices. To avoid these fees, travelers should read the fine print, join loyalty programs, and choose fee-free companies. If charged, they should contest the fee, avoid the business in the future, and warn others.