Trip Advisor, LLC 2012-7-16

About this Order

This consent order concerns Internet advertisements by Trip Advisor, LLC, d/b/a TripAdvisor (TripAdvisor) that (1) failed to comply with the Department’s full-fare advertising requirements as specified in 14 CFR Part 399, and (2) failed to disclose code-share arrangements pursuant to the requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 257 and 49 U.S.C. § 41712(c). These failures constitute separate and distinct unfair and deceptive practices prohibited by section 41712(a).

This consent order directs TripAdvisor to cease and desist from future violations of Parts 399 and 257 and section 41712 and assesses TripAdvisor a compromise civil penalty of $80,000.