Travel app Hopper to pay $35M in FTC settlement over ‘unfairly’ charging hidden fees

Hopper travel app agreed to pay $35M to settle FTC allegations of using 'dark patterns' to hide fees and mislead travelers about costs and benefits. This matters because it highlights the importance of transparency in user interfaces. To avoid similar issues, ensure your application's fee structures are clearly disclosed and follow FTC guidelines. Review and update your application's design to prevent deceptive practices.