The US Department of Transportation rejected a request from US and foreign airlines to delay new disclosure requirements about bag fees, but there will be few enforcement actions as they relate to interline itineraries or code-shares for six months.
This means that starting January 24, passengers should start receiving new information and links about bag fees in their e-ticket confirmation emails.
New rules are slated to go into effect January 24 requiring airlines departing from or landing in the US to disclose carry-on and first and second bag allowances and fees on e-ticket confirmations. In addition, bag allowances and fees in place at the beginning of the trip must apply throughout the itinerary for flights starting or ending in the US.
