Consumer Alert: Airlines are trying to undo consumer protections

The administration is likely to give them what they want. Here's what it means for you.

The airline industry is moving quickly to dismantle consumer protections put in place during the last four years. Last week, the major U.S. airlines asked the Transportation Department to drop a proposal to compensate passengers for flight disruptions.

A court has also blocked a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline service fees, saying the government had not complied with procedural rules.

This is just the beginning. But what does it mean for travelers?

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