# Enhancing Flexibility of Air Fare Price Advertising

**Action Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Office of the Secretary |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). |
| Published | 2026-07-01 |
| Comments close | 2026-07-31 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 399 |
| Summary | The U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) is proposing to amend its rule on air fare advertising to allow the total fare, including taxes and fees, to be displayed with the same prominence as any individual components. The current rule states that individual components of air fare, like taxes and fees, may not be displayed prominently. The Department is also proposing to eliminate a prescriptive advertising regulation stating that components of a fare may not be presented in the same or larger size as the total price. These proposed changes would ensure greater flexibility in h |
| Document number | 2026-13294 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13294/enhancing-flexibility-of-air-fare-price-advertising). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.