By Jonathan Stempel

(Reuters) -A federal appeals court on Thursday said it will reconsider its recent holding that the U.S. Department of Transportation had authority to require airlines to fully disclose fees upfront when passengers book flights.

In a brief order, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said its 17 active judges will sit “en banc” to review the January 28 decision by a three-judge panel.

Several major airlines are challenging a consumer-friendly rule issued in April 2024 during the Biden administration, which required airlines and ticket agents to disclose “ancillary fees” such as baggage charges during the booking process.

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, United Airlines and three trade groups including Airlines for America o

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