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FTC orders Delta, Uber and others to hand over data on algorithmic pricing

Fading2 outlets reported this in 5 reports over 2 days
  1. 29 Oct, 10:00FTC orders Delta, Uber and others to hand over data on algorithmic pricing1 outlet
  2. 29 Oct, 22:56FTC Investigates Use Of Personal Data In Pricing1 outlet
Thu, 29 October 2026peak 4 reports on Thu, 29 October 2026Fri, 30 October 2026

What it is about

FTCFederal Trade CommissionUSAndrew FergusonJetblueUnited AirlinesWalmartDelta Air LinesBoston, Massachusetts, United States

Who published it, and when

original reportfirst to report
The Guardian World1 original report
iheart.com3 original reports1 original report
29 Oct, 10:00over 18 hours30 Oct, 04:15

How it spread - 5 original reports

  1. Thu, 29 October 2026

    4 reports
    • The Guardian World10:00

      Regulator demands companies explain how and why they charge different prices for the same product or service The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is demanding some of the US’s biggest airlines, ride-share companies and retailers divulge how they are using algorithms and loyalty programs to target customers and drivers with different prices and wages. Nine companies – Delta, United, JetBlue, Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, Target and Walmart – were named in the inquiry, which comes after...

    • iheart.com22:56first to report

      The FTC is investigating if companies like Delta and Walmart use personal data to set prices. The inquiry will also look at gig worker compensation. Companies have 45 days to respond, and the FTC may enforce compliance in court.

    • iheart.com22:56

      The FTC is investigating if companies like Delta and Walmart use personal data to set prices. The inquiry will also look at gig worker compensation. Companies have 45 days to respond, and the FTC may enforce compliance in court.

    • iheart.com22:56

      The FTC is investigating if companies like Delta and Walmart use personal data to set prices. The inquiry will also look at gig worker compensation. Companies have 45 days to respond, and the FTC may enforce compliance in court.

  2. Fri, 30 October 2026

    1 report
    • iheart.com04:15

      The FTC is investigating if companies like Delta and Walmart use personal data to set prices. The inquiry will also look at gig worker compensation. Companies have 45 days to respond, and the FTC may enforce compliance in court.

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