Should airlines disclose all fees?

To help fliers learn beforehand about airline fees for extras from baggage to pillows, the US Transportation Department is considering a requirement for airlines to disclose two ticket prices: a "full fare" with all mandatory charges like taxes, and "full fare-plus" with the extras.

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