In a 55-page report, the majority staff of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released on Tuesday its findings after a year-long inquiry into five U.S. airlines’ ancillary fees, which the report said have led to higher costs and worse experiences for consumers and,

A new Senate report has shed light on just how much money airlines are making off add-ons like seat and baggage fees. And it’s a lot: $12.4 billion from seat selection fees alone between 2018 and 2023.

Millions were expected to pass through North Texas' airports to get to their destinations by Thanksgiving. This comes as members of Congress are being critical of what they call "junk fees" on customers.