ASTA and Sabre each added their voices of support for DOT's stated plan to further regulate disclosure of airlines' optional services and associated fees

. In issuing a final rule today on various elements of airline customer service, the U.S. Department of Transportation indicated that later this year it would propose another rule requiring disclosure of such fees "at all points of sale." The American Society of Travel Agents and Sabre each stated that they'll work with DOT on finalizing such a requirement, which would ensure optional services are fully listed--in a "transactable form," according to ASTA--through global distribution system channels.