The decision says the administration skipped the necessary company comment period.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked a rule issued by President Biden’s administration that required airlines companies to disclose service fees to consumers up front.
A group of airlines sued the Department of Transportation (DOT) last year to block the rule, arguing that the policy, aimed to curb “junk fees,” would only confuse customers since companies already adequately inform customers about additional fees. After the rule was allowed to stand after a temporary pause, the group appealed to the 5th Circuit Court, a known stronghold for businesses seeking a more conservative bent to legal rulings.
The panel of judges ultimately struck down the rule, finding that the Transportation Department did not comply with its own policy development procedures since it skipped the comment period offered to relevant businesses within the rule development process. The rule has been returned to the department to rectify this discrepancy, but it is unclear whether President Trump’s administration will seek to keep the rule.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For federal justices and judges to receive God’s wisdom as they hear and decide government regulation cases.
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they assess the rules and regulations to maintain.
Sources: The Hill, Bloomberg Law
