The US DOT monitors flight prices and capacity in Hurricane-hit areas to prevent price gouging.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is monitoring flight prices and capacity in areas impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton due to rising concerns about price gouging. As demand for flights increases, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the need to prevent excessive fares. Meanwhile, Florida's Attorney General has extended a hotline for consumers to report price gouging incidents as Hurricane Milton approaches.

October 08, 2024
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