Comment from Loyal Travel
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Summary: The commenter advocates for stricter regulations on online airline ticketing companies to ensure transparent pricing and fair competition. They specifically call for clear display of total costs, an end to misleading "limited seats" claims, and restrictions on unauthorized promotional pricing.
Online airline ticketing companies should be subject to stricter regulations to ensure fair competition and protect consumers. No company should advertise an airfare lower than the airline's officially published fare unless specifically authorized by the airline.
All advertised fares should clearly display the base fare, taxes, and the total price so that customers know exactly what they are paying. Companies should not manipulate prices or use misleading claims such as "limited seats available" simply to pressure customers into making quick purchasing decisions. Such claims should only be used when they accurately reflect the airline's actual seat availability.
In addition, discounts or promotional pricing should not be displayed on the advertised fare page if they make the fare appear lower than the airline's published price. Transparent and honest pricing practices will help protect consumers, promote fair competition, and improve trust in the online travel industry.