Around 6 million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving, many facing excessive "junk fees" for services like seat selection and baggage, according to a study. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) blames airline consolidation for allowing companies to charge these fees without justification,

A new Senate panel report highly critical of "junk fees" used by major airlines to charge passengers has lawmakers ready to question airline executives at a hearing in Washington, D.C., next month.