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The president takes on junk fees

Travelers of all political persuasions have complained about fees and surcharges for years. But will Joe Biden's campaign work?

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Christopher Elliott
Feb 10, 2023
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If you were watching the State of the Union speech last week, one moment probably shocked you as a traveler.

No, it wasn't when Marjorie Taylor Greene heckled the president — although that was certainly interesting.

It was the moment President Biden declared war on junk fees.

"My administration is also taking on junk fees, those hidden surcharges too many …

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