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FTC Settles With Travel App Hopper For $35 Million Over Hidden Fees
The Federal Trade Commission secured a $35 million settlement with travel booking app Hopper Inc. over allegations of deceptive hidden fees, including pre-selected charges for tips and VIP support that were concealed below the booking interface. Internal documents reportedly showed company awareness that these practices were "tricking users," with the FTC alleging Hopper collected approximately $85.6 million through these questionable fee structures between 2021 and 2023.

Davis+Gilbert LLP
