Hopper App Operators Agree to $35 Million FTC Settlement Over Fee Allegations
According to a July 2 FTC press release, the companies behind the Hopper travel apps agreed to pay $35 million and face restrictions on deceptive fee practices to settle agency allegations.
The companies that operate the Hopper travel apps agreed to pay $35 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations involving fees and pricing representations, according to an FTC press release published July 2, 2026.
The FTC said the settlement would prohibit the companies from deceiving consumers about fees. The agency alleged that the companies unfairly charged hidden fees without consent and misrepresented total prices.
The FTC also alleged that Hopper misrepresented certain benefits of its VIP Support and Price Freeze services, according to the agency’s release.
The supplied material summarizes the FTC’s allegations and settlement terms. It does not verify underlying complaint details, whether all allegations were admitted, or broader legal or business implications beyond the FTC statement.
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