Airlines' fee disclosure may be added to Senate bill

Airlines and travel agents would have to disclose all fees for checked bags, food and seating assignments before United States passengers purchase tickets under a new provision.

Senator Robert Menendez said he is trying to add the requirement to a $34.6 billion (Dh126.9bn) measure, now before the Senate, funding the Federal Aviation Administration for two years. Fees for checking bags at the five largest airlines may reach $1.76bn this year, according to a January report.